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

📈 Monthly Visitor Stats: September Snapshot Check out the September visitor statistics! 707,486 people visited Hawaiʻi last month, spending $1.45 billion during their stay. For the full report, visit https://lnkd.in/eXUhkyCN #DataUpdate #DBEDT #VisitorStats

📸 by HawaiiFTZ9: Did you know? 🌍 Since 1966, FTZ9 has handled nearly $60 billion in goods, supporting Hawai’i’s international trade. #FTZ9 #TradeImpact #BusinessGrowth

📢 Attention Hawaiʻi Small Businesses! DBEDT encourages you to participate in the annual Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) by the Federal Reserve Banks. This important survey gathers insights into the financing needs and challenges faced by small businesses, helping to inform decision-makers nationwide. The survey takes just 10-12 minutes to complete, is confidential, and is open to for-profit businesses with fewer than 500 employees. It closes on Friday, November 1, at 3:00 p.m. Hawaiʻi time. “Your experiences and insights are crucial,” says Dennis Ling, administrator of DBEDT's Business Development and Support Division. By participating, you can contribute to valuable data that will benefit your business and others across the country. Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gn2DkQCv #HawaiiSmallBusiness #CreditSurvey #DBEDT #SupportLocalBusinesses

Monthly Labor Report: September Edition 📊 The September labor statistics were released today. Hawai‘i’s unemployment rate remains at 2.9% for the fourth consecutive month. Check out the county statistics and more here: https://bit.ly/3sBI3PK #DataUpdate #DBEDT

📸 by @hawaiiftz9: Hawai'i Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9 administrator David J. Sikkink represented Hawai‘i at last month's National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (@_NAFTZ) Annual Conference in New Orleans. Sikkink also serves on NAFTZ’s board of directors. Over 550 FTZ members participated in the annual conference, which is a phenomenal figure considering we are only a couple of years from coming out of a pandemic when in-person gatherings were not being held. The national association also reached 820 members this year, a huge benchmark as the association has never attained this level of membership in the organization's history.

📷 by @hawaiicountybusiness: The HiSTEP program is aimed at small businesses in Hawaiʻi hoping to expand through exporting to other countries! The seminars will be hosted in-person AND ARE FREE, but pre-registration is necessary. These sessions will take place in Maui, Hilo, Kona, Oahu, and Kaua‘i and will introduce attendees to what the HiSTEP program is so make sure to sign up! For event registration visit: https://lnkd.in/ggwbEnEt #HiSTEP #SBAsupport #DBEDT #hawaiistatetradeexpansionprogram #hawaiismallbusiness #hawaiismallbusinesssupport #hawaiiexportreadinessprogram #hawaiipacificexportcouncil #departmentofbusinesseconomicdevelopmentandtourism

We want to hear from you! What aspect of doing business in Hawai‘i do you find most rewarding? 🌺 #DBEDTPoll #BusinessInHawaii #LocalInsights

Repost by SBRRB: Join us for the next mall Business Regulatory Review Board Meeting📅 Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Join in person at the Leiopapa A Kamehameha Building, State Office Tower, Conference Room 405, Honolulu, or tune in via Zoom. https://lnkd.in/gRs6-JXC

📸 by Hawai‘i Broadband and Digital Equity Office (HBDEO): October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month 🔒 At the Hawai‘i Broadband and Digital Equity Office (HBDEO), we’re committed to ensuring that all residents of Hawai‘i have the digital tools they need to thrive, including the knowledge to stay safe online. This month, we’re highlighting the importance of cyber security—protecting your personal information, securing your devices, and ensuring safe internet access for all. Join us as we work toward a secure, connected, and equitable digital future for Hawai‘i! #CyberSecurityMonth #StaySafeOnline #DigitalEquityHI #HBDEO

📈 Monthly Visitor Stats: August Snapshot The August visitor statistics were released. there were 819,152 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands last month, up 6.4 percent from August 2023. August 2024 total visitor arrivals represent an 88.4 percent recovery compared to pre-pandemic August 2019 and total visitor spending was higher than in August 2019. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXUhkyCN #DataUpdate #DBEDT #VisitorStats