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Report predicts low 2024 economic growth rate due to fires’ recovery, projected global slowdown
The State of Hawaiʻi revised its 2023 growth projections upward to 1.9%, but lowered its 2024 projections to 1.3% due to the projected global slowdown and recovery from the Maui wildfires.
Hawaiʻi music immersive program on Big Island seeking singer-songwriters
The 2024 Creative Lab Hawai‘i Music Immersive program will open the application process on Nov. 1 for singer-songwriters who are seeking opportunities to license their works for global media and entertainment content.
3 Hawai‘i Island businesses receive state grant to help grow operations
A state agency has awarded nearly $1 million to 26 local companies in an effort to help with expenses in fostering economic and employment growth throughout the islands.
State of Hawai‘i ranks high among visitors for safety, giving back
The Visitor Satisfaction and Activity Survey found that at least 95% of visitors from each major market area – U.S. West, U.S. East, Canada, Japan, Oceania, Korea, and China – rated Hawai‘i as “excellent” or “above average” when it comes to being safe and secure.
Big Island’s vacation rental supply increased in March
The island of Hawai‘i vacation rental supply was 172,900 available unit nights, up 30.1% from last year.
Big Island, state visitor numbers rising
Visitor arrivals to the Big Island were up nearly 23% by February.
UH: Free Refurbished Laptops Available to Digital Readiness Students
The state and University of Hawaiʻi are partnering together to help students participating in digital readiness courses through UH community colleges get technology that will help them succeed.
Gov. Ige Appoints DBEDT & Planning Officers
Randall Tanaka has been appointed as deputy director of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism and Mary Alice Evans as the state’s Office of Planning leader.
Creative Lab Hawai‘i Hosting Informational Sessions
DBEDT Creative Industries Division (CID) has unveiled its 2019 Creative Lab Hawaii (CLH) Immersive and Weekend Ideation Programs.
HLPA Predicts Residential & Commercial Building Increase in 2019
Members of Hawai‘i Lumber Products Association (HLPA) predict increased construction demand in 2019, following a stable 2018.
Gov. Ige Appoints Ag & DBEDT Leaders
Gov. David Ige has appointed a new chairperson of the Board of Agriculture and a new director at the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
International Students Contributed $498 Million to Hawai‘i’s Economy
DBEDT released a report on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, which analyzes the impact of international students on Hawai‘i’s economy.
HiSTEP Program Launched to Assist Businesses
The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) launched the 2019 Hawai‘i State Trade Expansion Program (HiSTEP).
Fellows Announced for American Film Market
DBEDT CID announces selected fellows of the CLH Immersive Program who will participate in the world’s largest motion picture business event at the 2018 American Film Market.
DBEDT: ‘Delivering Christmas’ to Debut on Lifetime Channel
Big Island native Amy Bircher created the screeplay for “Delivering Christmas,” which is set to debut as a TV “mini movie” on Lifetime on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.
Report Highlights Total Value of Air Cargo
A report analyzing the recent and future trends in the air cargo industry was recently released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Free Consulting for Hawai‘i-Based Manufacturers
The High Technology Development Corporation invites Hawai‘i-based manufacturing companies to take advantage of its new, free consulting through INNOVATE Hawaii.
Hawai‘i-Made Products Sought for Tokyo Gift Show
From Sept. 6 to 8, 2017, the Hawaii Pavilion will be home base for up to 70 Hawai‘i companies seeking to export locally made gift products.
DBEDT Report Analyzes Hawai’i’s Non-English Speaking Population
Using information from the United Census Bureau during a four year period spanning from 2010 to 2014, the “Non-English Speak Population in Hawai’i” report took a look at residents over the age of five who speak a language other than English.
DBEDT, HTDC Host Business Workshops
The Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and the High Technology Development Corporation will host two Big Island workshops over the next week.
