State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism Press Releases

• Published on February 25, 2021 - 09:12 GMT

  

  Creative Lab Hawaii Announces Its Winter 2021 Webinar Lineup and Mentors Focusing on Strategies for Emerging Filmmakers

  Posted on Feb 24, 2021 in News For Immediate Release: February 24, 2021 Panel Featuring Leading Wahine Directors and Producers Honoring Women’s History Month HONOLULU—Offering insights into micro-budget filmmaking and developing career skills in producing …

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• Published on February 12, 2021 - 11:23 GMT

  

  Hawaii Remote Work Pilot Project – Remote Ready Hawaii

  Posted on Feb 11, 2021 in News For Immediate Release: February 11, 2021 Offering job opportunities for qualified applicants HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations ( …

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• Published on February 2, 2021 - 23:45 GMT

  

  The State Welcomes Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.

  Posted on Feb 2, 2021 in News For Immediate Release: February 2, 2021 Disney+ Production Transforms UH Cancer Center to Fictional Hospital Set HONOLULU—Yesterday Kahu Kordell Kekoa presided over a blessing in a Waimanalo neighborhood to mark the first day …

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• Published on January 30, 2021 - 13:24 GMT

  

  Alibaba Business Workshop Offers Sessions on Placing Products in the China Market

  Posted on Jan 28, 2021 in News For Immediate Release: January 28, 2021 HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) is presenting The Alibaba Business Workshop’, a one-day seminar for those interested in marketing their …

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• Published on January 30, 2021 - 13:24 GMT

  

  New Solar Powered Factory for Low Cost Water Tanks and Other Molded Products Arrives on Hawaii Island

  Posted on Jan 29, 2021 in News Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority For Immediate Release: January 29, 2021 KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII—The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority’s (NELHA) Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology (HOST) park is home to …

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• Published on January 26, 2021 - 20:36 GMT

  

  DBEDT’s Creative Industries and the Mechanical Licensing Collective Host Webinar for Hawaii’s Songwriters

  Posted on Jan 26, 2021 in News For Immediate Release: January 26, 2021 Digital Royalties Help to Increase Revenues HONOLULU—Noteworthy changes to the way songwriters are paid digital royalties start January 2021 with the Department of Business, Economic …

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• Published on January 25, 2021 - 20:42 GMT

  

  Hawaii’s Digital Currency Sandbox Seeking to Expand the Playing Field

  Posted on Jan 25, 2021 in DFI, Main, News Releases   DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR IRIS IKEDA COMMISSIONER OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS LEN HIGASHI ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR …

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• Published on January 12, 2021 - 01:36 GMT

  

  New DBEDT Report Provides Economic Insight & Outlook for Hawaii’s Defense Sector

  Posted on Jan 11, 2021 in News For Immediate Release: January 11, 2021 SWOT Analysis and Action Plan Identify Challenges and Opportunities for Economic Growth HONOLULU—The State of Hawaii’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) …

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• Published on January 5, 2021 - 20:36 GMT

  

  Statement on Surf Contests During COVID-19 Pandemic

  Posted on Jan 5, 2021 in News For Immediate Release: January 5, 2021 HONOLULU—Following many discussions with health and natural resource leaders of the State to find a way forward for future surf contests in Hawaii, we have determined that the State will …

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• Published on December 10, 2020 - 19:33 GMT

  

  Public Hearing on Act 278, Study of Agricultural Subdivisions

  Posted on Dec 10, 2020 in News Office of Planning For Immediate Release: December 10, 2020 HONOLULU—The State Office of Planning (OP) will be holding a public hearing on Act 278, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, which requires OP to study land subdivision and …

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• Published on December 5, 2020 - 00:00 GMT

  

  Hawaii Business and Events Recognized for Green Practices

  Posted on Dec 4, 2020 in News Hawaii State Energy Office For Immediate Release: December 4, 2020 HONOLULU—A resort on Hawaii Island that converted its gasoline-powered canal boats to electric propulsion, a Maui resort that increased its photovoltaic …

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• Published on December 5, 2020 - 00:00 GMT

  

  Improvement Emerging in Hawaii’s Economy

  Posted on Dec 4, 2020 in News For Immediate Release: December 4, 2020 HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released its fourth quarter 2020 Statistical and Economic Report today. Based on recent developments in …

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• Published on December 3, 2020 - 23:48 GMT

  

  Media Advisory: Gov. Ige to Recognize Hawaii Green Business Program Awardees

  Posted on Dec 3, 2020 in News Hawaii State Energy Office Media Advisory – December 3, 2020 Gov. David Ige will participate in a virtual awards ceremony recognizing 20 businesses, venues and event organizers for their efforts to save energy, reduce waste …

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• Published on November 20, 2020 - 02:26 GMT

  

  Newly Released Report Includes Essential Hawaii Energy Statistics

  Posted on Nov 19, 2020 in News Hawaii State Energy Office For Immediate Release: November 19, 2020 HONOLULU—Hawaii’s progress toward achieving its goals in energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean transportation and decarbonization is among the updates …

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• Published on November 18, 2020 - 21:55 GMT

  

  Newly Released 2020 Hawaii Broadband Strategic Plan

  Posted on Nov 18, 2020 in News For Immediate Release: November 18, 2020 HONOLULU—The newly released Hawaii Broadband Strategic Plan 2020 provides a fresh look at ways to strengthen Hawaii’s broadband infrastructure and programs at a time when the …

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• Published on November 17, 2020 - 20:03 GMT

  

  HOPE Services Hawaii Awarded CARES Act Funding for Telehealth and Broadband Service

  Posted on Nov 17, 2020 in News For Immediate Release: November 17, 2020 HONOLULU—HOPE Services Hawaii, a non-profit organization based in Hilo, Hawaii, was awarded CARES Act funding for telehealth and broadband access to service the homeless community on …

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• Published on November 13, 2020 - 02:20 GMT

  

  Complimentary E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Support for Hawaii Businesses

  Posted on Nov 12, 2020 in News Hawaii Technology Development Corporation For Immediate Release: November 12, 2020 HONOLULU—Hawaii’s businesses are invited to apply for e-commerce and digital marketing support offered under technical assistance for …

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• Published on November 12, 2020 - 18:51 GMT

  

  Creative Lab Hawaii Announces Roster of Coaches and Speakers for Its 2020 Weekend Ideation Programs and Public Panels

  Posted on Nov 11, 2020 in News For Immediate Release: November 11, 2020 Free Public Panels Kick Off on Saturday, November 14th via Zoom HONOLULU—Connecting Hawaii creatives with entertainment industry insights and world-class mentors, Creative Lab Hawaii ( …

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• Published on November 11, 2020 - 02:01 GMT

  

  Bizgenics Foundation to Open Media Soundstage at Entrepreneurs Sandbox in Kakaako

  Posted on Nov 10, 2020 in News For Immediate Release: November 10, 2020 HONOLULU—The nonprofit Bizgenics Foundation has been awarded a contract by the State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism’s Creative Industries Division (CID) to …

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• Published on November 6, 2020 - 21:15 GMT

  

  International Students Contributed $381 Million to Hawaii’s Economy in 2019

  Posted on Nov 6, 2020 in News For Immediate Release: November 6, 2020 HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) issued The Economic Impact of International Students in Hawaii: Calendar Year 2019 report produced by DBEDT’ …

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