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

• Published on August 22, 2023 - 20:08 GMT

  

  HHFDC Housing Referral Program Ends First Week with 900-plus Dwelling Options for Displaced Maui Residents; Governor Green Urges ...

  Posted on Aug 22, 2023 in News Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corporation For Immediate Release: August 22, 2023 HONOLULU—Governor Josh Green, M.D., and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) announced today that landlords …

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• Published on August 21, 2023 - 21:36 GMT

  

  DBEDT Releases 2022 State of Hawaii Data Book

  Posted on Aug 21, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: August 21, 2023 Note: As Hawaii continues to navigate the recovery and relief efforts on Maui, the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism understands the need to provide the public …

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• Published on August 17, 2023 - 08:52 GMT

  

  State Launches Hawaii Fire Relief Housing Initiatives

  Posted on Aug 16, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: August 16, 2023 HONOLULU—Hawaii Governor Josh Green, M.D., led a partnership with the hotel industry that moved the first groups of evacuees – nearly 400 survivors of the Lahaina fire – from evacuation …

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• Published on August 14, 2023 - 21:03 GMT

  

  Emergency Housing Relief Program by HHFDC to Assist Wildfire-Displaced Maui Residents

  Posted on Aug 13, 2023 in News Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corporation For Immediate Release: August 13, 2023 HONOLULU—Governor Josh Green, M.D., and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) today announced the launch of …

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• Published on August 1, 2023 - 00:29 GMT

  

  Joint Press Release from the Sister State and Sister City Summit

  Posted on Jul 31, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: July 31, 2023 HONOLULU—On July 27 and 28, 2023, the Hawaii-Japan Sister State & Sister City Summit was convened by the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT …

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• Published on July 28, 2023 - 17:25 GMT

  

  U.S. Visitor Arrivals in June 2023 Continued to Exceed 2019 Levels

  Posted on Jul 27, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: July 27, 2023 HONOLULU—According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a total of 889,274 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian …

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• Published on July 19, 2023 - 19:31 GMT

  

  HHFDC 2024 Housing Planning Study Field Work Completed

  Posted on Jul 19, 2023 in News Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corporation For Immediate Release: July 19, 2023 HONOLULU—Field work for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation’s 2024 Housing Planning Study was completed recently. …

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• Published on July 3, 2023 - 19:51 GMT

  

  Transaction Keeps 72-Unit Waianae Housing Complex Affordable for 75 More Years

  Posted on Jul 3, 2023 in News Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corporation For Immediate Release: July 3, 2023 HONOLULU—The Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) announced today that rental units at the Kulia I Ka Nuu housing …

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• Published on June 29, 2023 - 20:49 GMT

  

  Annual Hawaii Green Business Awards Program Honors Hawaii Businesses and Events for Green Practices

  Posted on Jun 29, 2023 in Main Hawaii State Energy Office For Immediate Release: June 29, 2023 HONOLULU—The Hawaii Green Business Program (HGBP) recognized its largest-ever cohort of Hawaii businesses and events today for their energy efficiency and …

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• Published on June 29, 2023 - 19:02 GMT

  

  Small Business Regulatory Review Board Elects 2023-2024 Officers

  Posted on Jun 29, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: June 29, 2023 HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) Small Business Regulatory Review Board (SBRRB) has announced its officers for fiscal year 2024 to 2025. Mary …

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• Published on June 29, 2023 - 19:02 GMT

  

  U.S. Visitors Continued Surpassing 2019 Level in May

  Posted on Jun 29, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: June 29, 2023 HONOLULU—According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a total of 801,569 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian …

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• Published on June 26, 2023 - 22:21 GMT

  

  State Broadband Office Receives Federal Funds to Help Students and Families Access Affordable High-Speed Internet

  Posted on Jun 26, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: June 26, 2023 Hawaii residents are encouraged to enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program HONOLULU—The State of Hawaii’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) was …

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• Published on June 19, 2023 - 19:51 GMT

  

  Inaugural Hawaii-Japan Sister State and Sister City Summit Coming to Honolulu, Hawaii July 27-28, 2023

  Posted on Jun 19, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: June 19, 2023 HONOLULU—The State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) in partnership with the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH), is convening the first Hawaii- …

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• Published on June 13, 2023 - 22:44 GMT

  

  More Homeowners Eligible for Mortgage Assistance as Homeowner Assistance Fund Program Expands

  Posted on Jun 13, 2023 in News Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corporation For Immediate Release: June 13, 2023 After more than a year in operation, the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program is expanding to provide more assistance and expand …

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• Published on June 10, 2023 - 01:12 GMT

  

  Proposed Subsidized Rent Program for Low-Income Waiahole Valley Residential Lot Lessees Announced

  Posted on Jun 9, 2023 in News Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corporation For Immediate Release: June 9, 2023 HONOLULU—The Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation today announced details of a proposed subsidized rent program for low- …

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• Published on June 10, 2023 - 01:12 GMT

  

  Governor Green, Mayor Blangiardi Participate in Blessing Ceremony for All-Affordable, 105-Unit Senior Rental Complex in Moiliili

  Posted on Jun 9, 2023 in News Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corporation For Immediate Release: June 9, 2023 Hale O Moiliili HONOLULU—Governor Josh Green, M.D., Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and a host of other state and city officials …

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• Published on June 1, 2023 - 22:40 GMT

  

  Economic Recovery Continues in Hawaii Despite Possible Economic Recession in the Nation

  Posted on May 31, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: June 1, 2023 HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released its second quarter 2023 Statistical and Economic Report today. As compared with the first quarter …

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• Published on May 30, 2023 - 19:10 GMT

  

  April 2023 Arrivals Registered the Highest Recovery Rate Since the Pandemic

  Posted on May 30, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: May 30, 2023 HONOLULU—According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a total of 827,537 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian …

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• Published on May 24, 2023 - 20:42 GMT

  

  Environmental Advisory Council Partners with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

  Posted on May 24, 2023 in News Office of Planning and Sustainable Development For Immediate Release: May 24, 2023 Introduction to the Information for Planning and Consultation Online Tool HONOLULU—The State of Hawaii has partnered with the U.S. Fish and …

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• Published on May 11, 2023 - 20:35 GMT

  

  Japan is Open for Hawaii Business!

  Posted on May 11, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: May 11, 2023 Join the Hawaii Pavilion at the Tokyo International Gift Show HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) is recruiting Hawaii companies to promote and …

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