Upcoming Events

DBEDT is pleased to once again sponsor the annual Hawaiʻi Small Business Fair, on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM.  More than 20 classes led by professional experts will be offered, from how to start a business, to organizing and strengthening your finances, to expanding your markets beyond Hawaiʻi.

“Launch Your Dreams into Reality”   On Saturday, August 8, 2015, DBEDT will co-host the 2015 Hawaii Small Business Fair, “Launch Your Dreams into Reality” at Honolulu Community College. We expect more than 300 small business owners and entrepreneurs to attend this free one-day event, which will feature 30 business resource and informational training workshops; ...
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The State of Hawaii will return to the Autumn Tokyo International Gift Show for the third consecutive year. Based on solid export sales data reported by last year’s 40 participating Hawaii companies, the State will again organize a Hawaii Pavilion at the largest international trade show in Japan featuring exhibits promoting gifts, consumer goods and ...
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Once again the State of Hawaii will participate in the BIO International Convention. This event brings thousands of life science leaders from 60+ countries together for one week of intensive, networking activities where new opportunities are identified and promising partnerships begin. This year BIO will take place from June 23-26, 2014 in San Diego. DBEDT ...
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Thank you to all exhibitors for registering! RSVPs are now closed. Even if you don’t have an exhibit, you can make a difference! Please make the time to come to the Capitol on March 5th, and show lawmakers the importance of entrepreneurs to Hawaii’s economy. All innovative entrepreneurs welcome! Aerospace Clean Technology Energy Fashion Design ...
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