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Tokyo Exporting Study Tour

Posted on Apr 26, 2018 in News

Are you ready for exporting to Japan? DBEDT is planning a study tour to Tokyo, September 3 – 7, 2018. The objectives are to prepare Hawaii companies that are new-to-export to enable them to exhibit at future Hawaii Pavilions and be able to book orders and close sales. By actually traveling to Tokyo, study tour ...
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The Beijing Office and Taipei Office of DBEDT organized a Journalist’s Mission to Hawaii, the mission included a delegation of 15 journalists from two different destinations who visited schools on the Islands of Maui and Oahu from February 3-11, 2018. Working with the Study Hawaii Educational Consortium, an organization of 28 public and private institutions ...
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XLR8HI presents: Financials & Funding Fundamentals Workshop! Take a deep dive into startup finance with this 4-week interactive course that covers everything you need to know about the financial aspects of running a startup or small business. Topics include: Unit Economics, Valuation, Investor Perspectives, Financial Statements, and more! Learn more at xlr8hi.com. When   Wednesdays, April 25th – ...
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HONOLULU – The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) is looking for companies to showcase their Hawaii-made products at the Autumn 2018 Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS).  The event will be held from Sept. 4-7, 2018, at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight). This will be the seventh consecutive year that ...
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The United States welcomes investors of all sizes, including established multinationals, small or medium-sized enterprises, and high-growth startups. The SelectUSA Investment Summit brings the diversity of the United States together under one roof – enabling any business to find the people, the resources, and the market it needs to be successful. Participants at the first ...
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A Business Check-Up Workshop will be presented by David Gillespie: Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Venue: Kapiolani Community College, Manono Building, Room 104 Cost is FREE, but you must Register on Eventbrite. This workshop will provide you with tools, methods and probing questions to check up on how your ...
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The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) welcomed high school and college students from Chitose, Hokkaido on January 11, 2018. The visit was the first for the organizers, the Chitose International Communication Society. The delegation was led by Hokkaido Prefectural Government’s Assembly representative. “This visit is a direct result of the Hawaii-Hokkaido Sister-State/Prefecture ...
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Business Grit for Business Growth: How to Increase Revenues and Profits in a Crowded Marketplace This workshop is custom designed to help small business owners understand key principles of business growth and expansion. Learn how to think clearly and objectively about problems and develop solutions that work best for your business. Participate in a highly ...
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Hawaii SBDC proudly presents its entrepreneurship class on the “basics” of starting a business in Hawaii. New business owners may also attend to validate the foundation of their business. Date: Thursday, January 18, 2018 Time: 10 am – 12 noon Venue: Manoa Innovation Center, 2800 Woodlawn Drive, 2nd Floor Board Room Fee: $10.00 American Sign ...
Read More Hawaii SBDC – Oahu Center Presents “How to Start a Small Business Training Event”

By Web Staff, KHON2 Published: November 22, 2017, 10:59 am  Updated: November 22, 2017, 11:26 am Right now, there are more than 122-thousand small businesses registered in Hawaii — employing more than 260-thousand people! But many fail in the first few years – especially when trying to grow their business beyond our waters. But a special program is about ...
Read More The HiSTEP program is helping local businesses succeed