State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism

State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism DBEDT's efforts focus on the growth, diversification, and resiliency of Hawai‘i’s economy. Hotel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

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📊 Hawai‘i by the Numbers: Monthly Energy TrendsDBEDT’s Monthly Energy Trends report provides a detailed look at Hawai‘i’...
10/09/2026

📊 Hawai‘i by the Numbers: Monthly Energy Trends

DBEDT’s Monthly Energy Trends report provides a detailed look at Hawai‘i’s energy sector, including fuel prices, petroleum imports, fuel consumption, registered vehicles, electricity generation, and retail electricity prices.

The report brings together statewide and island-level data to help track how energy costs, usage, and production are changing over time.

Explore the latest report: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/energy-trends-2/

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Georja Skinner, DBEDT’s Creative Industries Division Chief! 👏

Send a message to learn more

10/09/2026
📸 by Small Business Regulatory Review Board  📅 The next Small Business Regulatory Review Board meeting is on October 15....
10/08/2026

📸 by Small Business Regulatory Review Board
📅 The next Small Business Regulatory Review Board meeting is on October 15.

Join us in person or online to follow the Board’s discussions and learn more about regulatory issues that may affect Hawai‘i’s small business community.

Meeting Details:
• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
• Time: 10:00 a.m.
• Location: No. 1 Capitol District Building, Conference Room 436, 250 S. Hotel Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
• Online: Join via Zoom. Link provided on the meeting agenda.

🔗 View the agenda and meeting details: https://sbrrb.hawaii.gov/meetings

📸 from Hawaii FTZ.HIgov Foreign-Trade Zone operations aren’t limited to traditional FTZ sites. Through the Alternative S...
10/05/2026

📸 from Hawaii FTZ.HIgov
Foreign-Trade Zone operations aren’t limited to traditional FTZ sites. Through the Alternative Site Framework (ASF), eligible businesses can work with FTZ9 to establish FTZ operations at their own locations.

Would you consider this option for your business, or are you already operating an FTZ at your location? 📊

Let us know in the comments!

The 2025 edition of the State of Hawai‘i Data Book is now available! 📊Now in its 58th edition, the Data Book includes 24...
10/02/2026

The 2025 edition of the State of Hawai‘i Data Book is now available! 📊

Now in its 58th edition, the Data Book includes 24 sections and 832 tables covering population, housing, education, environment, energy, business, tourism, transportation, government, and more.

This year’s edition also includes an accessibility update, with redesigned ADA-accessible tables and Excel files as the exclusive download format.

Explore the 2025 State of Hawai‘i Data Book: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/databook/

10/02/2026
📸 by Small Business Regulatory Review Board  Today, we celebrate Dori Palcovich as she officially retires and begins a n...
10/01/2026

📸 by Small Business Regulatory Review Board
Today, we celebrate Dori Palcovich as she officially retires and begins a new chapter.

The Small Business Regulatory Review Board extends its sincere mahalo to Dori for her years of service and commitment to Hawai‘i’s small business community.

Her time with the Board has been greatly appreciated, and we are grateful for the experience and perspective she brought to its work.

Please join us in wishing Dori all the best in retirement. Mahalo, Dori, and congratulations!

Hawai‘i small businesses are encouraged to complete the Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey by Nov. 13.T...
10/01/2026

Hawai‘i small businesses are encouraged to complete the Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey by Nov. 13.

The annual survey helps gather insight into how small businesses seek financing, the challenges they face, and the resources needed to support access to capital.

The survey takes about 12 minutes to complete and is open to for-profit businesses with fewer than 500 employees, including businesses currently operating, recently closed, or preparing to launch. Responses are confidential and no personal information is required.

Take the survey: https://fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38k9xZy8ayEERue?orgID=HawaiiDeptofBiz

📸 from Hawaii FTZ.HIgov Customs brokers can be an important partner for businesses importing goods into Hawai‘i.Licensed...
10/01/2026

📸 from Hawaii FTZ.HIgov
Customs brokers can be an important partner for businesses importing goods into Hawai‘i.

Licensed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, customs brokers help businesses navigate Customs requirements and procedures so goods can move through the import process smoothly.

Learn more about the role customs brokers play in international trade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jimlAVpwcQ8

Why and how to use a Customs Broker to import goods. Foreign-Trade ...

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No. 1 Capitol District Building, 250 S. Hotel Street
Honolulu, HI
96813

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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