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About Us

The Business Development & Support Division (BDSD) promotes industry development and diversification in Hawaiʻi by supporting existing and emerging industries; attracting new investment and businesses that can create more high-skilled, quality jobs in the State; increasing exports of Hawaiʻi products and services; expanding Hawaiʻi’s participation in global trade and commerce; and by supporting small business and community-based organizations.

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Programs for Businesses

Support for Hawaiʻi businesses and organizations.

Business Incentives

Explore our incentives and support programs for business success.

Enterprise Zones

Benefits to companies to stimulate business activity.

Hawaiʻi Made Program

Open to all businesses with Hawaiʻi Made products.

The CBED Program

Helping communities by helping businesses.

Cybersafe Hawaiʻi

An effort to highlight the importance of cybersecurity for businesses.

HiSTEP Company Assistance

Designed to assist small Hawaiian businesses grow.

Go Global!

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News & Events

Discover the latest updates, upcoming events, and important announcements.

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Starting a Business in Hawaiʻi

Want to start a business? The decision to start a business is an exciting one! But it’s often a decision that brings a lot of questions as well.

BDSD is here to assist you by providing information and links to available resources that all small businesses should become familiar with.

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