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| Sep 16, 2026 | DBEDT Brings Business Resources to Entrepreneurs Statewide | Posted on Sep 15, 2026 in News
For Immediate Release: September 15, 2026 Free Workshops Connect Hawaii Businesses with Financing, Grants, Export Assistance and Other Programs
HONOLULU—Hawaii entrepreneurs and small-business owners will have... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: DBEDT Brings Business Resources to Entrepreneurs Statewide | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HOʻO... |
| Aug 13, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: DBEDT Hawai’i Made Pavilion to Showcase Nearly 30 Local Businesses at 2026 Made in Hawai’i Festival | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HOʻO... |
| Aug 12, 2026 | DBEDT Hawaii Made Pavilion to Showcase Nearly 30 Local Business at 2026 Made in Hawaii Festival | Posted on Aug 12, 2026 in News
For Immediate Release: August 12, 2026
HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism will return as the official government sponsor of the 32nd annual Made in Hawaii Festival, August 20... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | DBEDT E-newsletter – June 2026 | Aloha kākou,
As we reach the midpoint of the year, DBEDT’s work continues to center on a clear priority: building a stronger, more resilient economy for Hawaiʻi.
This month’s updates show how that work is moving forward across many areas. O... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | DBEDT Hosts Fourth Annual Hawaii Made Conference, Advancing Food Innovation Across the State | Posted on Jun 23, 2026 in News
For Immediate Release: June 23, 2026
HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) Business Development and Support Division successfully concluded the fourth annual Hawaii Made... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: DBEDT Hosts Fourth Annual Hawai’i Made Conference, Advancing Food Innovation Across the State | Posted on Jun 24, 2026 in Main
STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI
JAMES KUNAN... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: DBEDT TO HOST FOURTH ANNUAL HAWAIʻI MADE CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON FOOD INNOVATION | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HOʻO... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | DBEDT to Host Fourth Annual Hawaii Made Conference Focused on Food Innovation | Posted on Jun 2, 2026 in News
For Immediate Release: June 2, 2026
HONOLULU—The Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) will host the fourth annual Hawaii Made Confere... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: DBEDT TO HOST FOURTH ANNUAL HAWAIʻI MADE CONFERENCE FOCUSED ON FOOD INNOVATION | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HOʻO... |
| May 30, 2026 | DBEDT E-newsletter – May 2026 | Aloha kākou,
This month’s newsletter highlights DBEDT’s continued work to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s economy through partnerships, infrastructure, housing, business development and public service.
With the 2026 legislative session complete, sever... |
| May 1, 2026 | DBEDT E-newsletter – April 2026 | Aloha kākou,
As the 2026 legislative session nears its close, DBEDT remains focused on work that supports Hawaiʻi’s economy today and strengthens opportunities for the years ahead. This issue highlights several of the department’s prioritie... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: DBEDT, Japan-America Society of Hawai’i to Host 2026 Hawai’i-Japan Sister Summit | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HOʻO... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: HAWAI‘I-PHILIPPINES BUSINESS TRADESHOW, SYMPOSIUM AND RECEPTION SET FOR MAY 19 | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HOʻO... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Hawaii-Philippines Business Tradeshow, Symposium and Reception Set for May 19 | Posted on Apr 28, 2026 in News
For Immediate Release: April 28, 2026
HONOLULU—The Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), in partnership with the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH), the Philippine... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | NEWS RELEASE: DBEDT, Japan-America Society of Hawai’i to Host 2026 Hawai’i-Japan Sister Summit | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
DIRECTOR
KA LUNA HOʻO... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | DBEDT E-newsletter – March 2026 | Aloha kākou,
I would like to express my gratitude to the community members, essential workers and emergency management teams who worked tirelessly through the Kona Low storms and continue to assist our communities. I also want to thank Hawa... |
| May 16, 2025 | MEDIA ADVISORY: DBEDT Hosts Third Annual Hawaii-Made Conference for Island Manufacturers and Producers | Posted on May 16, 2025 in News
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT:
Third Annual Hawaii-Made Conference – “I Ka Makeke! Going to Market!”
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) will host the third annual Hawaii-Made Conference... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | CBED Program Awards Grant to INPEACE to Support Native Hawaiian Businesses at 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival | Posted on Mar 24, 2025 in News
For Immediate Release: March 24, 2025
HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) Community-Based Economic Development (CBED) Program has awarded an $8,000 grant to the Instit... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | NEWS RELEASE: CBED Program Awards Grant to INPEACE to Support Native Hawaiian Businesses at 2025 Merrie Monarch Festival | STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT DIVISION
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA
... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | NEWS RELEASE: Hawai’i Awarded $525,000 to Support Small Business Export Expansion | DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT DIVISION
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
DIRECTOR
DENNIS T. LING
ADMINISTRATOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2024
HAWAI‘I AWARDED $... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Hawai’i Awarded $525,000 to Support Small Business Export Expansion | Posted on Oct 23, 2024 in News
Business Development and Support Division
For Immediate Release: October 23, 2024
HONOLULU – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development an... |
| Aug 5, 2024 | CBED Program Awards Grant to INPEACE to Support Native Hawaiian-owned Companies at the 2024 Made in Hawaii Festival | Posted on Aug 5, 2024 in News
For Immediate Release: August 5, 2024
HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) Community-Based Economic Development (CBED) Program has awarded a grant to the Institute for N... |
| Aug 5, 2024 | NEWS RELEASE: CBED PROGRAM AWARDS GRANT TO INPEACE TO SUPPORT NATIVE HAWAIIAN-OWNED COMPANIES AT THE 2024 MADE IN HAWAIʻI FESTIVAL | DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT DIVISION
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
DIRECTOR
DENNIS T. LING
ADMINISTRATOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2024
CBED PROGRAM AWARDS... |
| Feb 29, 2024 | NEWS RELEASE: HAWAI‘I-PHILIPPINES SISTER PROVINCE SYMPOSIUM COMING TO HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I MARCH 13, 2024 | DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT DIVISION
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
DIRECTOR
DENNIS T. LING
ADMINISTRATOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2024
HAWAI‘I-PHILIPPI... |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Hawaii-Philippines Sister Province Symposium Coming to Honolulu, Hawaii March 13, 2024 | Posted on Feb 28, 2024 in News
For Immediate Release: February 28, 2024
HONOLULU—The State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), in partnership with the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH), wi... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | SBA Awards Cyber Assistance Grant to DBEDT | Posted on Feb 26, 2024 in News
For Immediate Release: February 26, 2024
HONOLULU—The State of Hawaii Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) has been awarded a $936,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administrati... |
| Feb 22, 2024 | NEWS RELEASE: E-COMMERCE CONFERENCE FEATURING AMAZON AND SHOPIFY ATTRACTS MORE THAN 250 HAWAI‘I MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS | DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT DIVISION
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
DIRECTOR
DENNIS T. LING
ADMINISTRATOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 22, 2024
PHOTOS: https://... |
| Feb 22, 2024 | E-Commerce Conference Featuring Amazon and Shopify Attracts More Than 250 Hawaii Manufacturers And Retailers | Posted on Feb 22, 2024 in News
For Immediate Release: February 22, 2024
PHOTOS: https://iq360.egnyte.com/fl/etUKLD1iTt
Logo, speaker headshots, plenary sessions, and exhibitioners
BROLL VIDEO: https://iq360.egnyte.com/fl/4pXkVQODov
Plenary ... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Amazon and Shopify to Headline Made in Hawaii E-Commerce Conference on February 21 | Posted on Feb 1, 2024 in News
For Immediate Release: February 1, 2024 Industry Leaders to Present on Cutting Edge E-Commerce Strategies
HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), in collaboration with ind... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: AMAZON AND SHOPIFY TO HEADLINE MADE IN HAWAI‘I E-COMMERCE CONFERENCE ON FEBRUARY 21 | DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT DIVISION
JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
JAMES KUNANE TOKIOKA
DIRECTOR
DENNIS T. LING
ADMINISTRATOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 1, 2024
AMAZON AND SHOPIF... |
| Nov 23, 2023 | ‘Tis the Season to Support Local: Celebrate the Holidays by Purchasing Locally Made Products | Posted on Nov 22, 2023 in News
For Immediate Release: November 22, 2023
HONOLULU—As the holiday season approaches, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) urges Hawaii residents and visitors alike to celebrate t... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | DBEDT encourages Hawaiʻi small businesses to complete annual Fed Credit survey | Posted on Nov 14, 2023 in News
For Immediate Release: November 14, 2023
HONOLULU – Small businesses are critical to the US economy. But data on small businesses is limited—especially data on how and why small businesses seek financing. Thro... |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 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 t... |
| Jun 19, 2023 | DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: INAUGURAL HAWAI‘I-JAPAN SISTER STATE AND SISTER CITY SUMMIT COMING TO HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I JULY 27-28, 2023 | HONOLULU – The State of Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) in partnership with the Japan-America Society of Hawai‘i (JASH), is convening the first Hawai‘i-Japan Sister State and Sister City Summit on Ju... |
| May 11, 2023 | 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... |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Made in Hawaii Branding Workshop on March 29 | Posted on Mar 14, 2023 in News
For Immediate Release: March 14, 2023
World-Class Speakers to Present on Building a Global Brand
HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) announced today that the first-eve... |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Hawaii receives $450K for ‘Buy Hawaii, Give Aloha’ program | COURTESY DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
The 2018 Tokyo International Gift Show.
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced an award of $450,000 to the state to continue its “Buy Hawaii, Give Aloha” program, w... |
| Sep 25, 2018 | Hawaii receives $450K for ‘Buy Hawaii, Give Aloha’ program | COURTESY DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM
The 2018 Tokyo International Gift Show.
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced an award of $450,000 to the state to continue its “Buy Hawaii, Give Aloha” program, w... |
| Sep 2, 2015 | Isle vendors exhibit wares to buyers from across Asia | Some Made in Hawaii Festival vendors moving on to the Tokyo International Gift Show.
It would be fair to say that many, if not most, Made in Hawaii Festival vendors largely have been cooling their heels since the Statehood Day weekend event... |
