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One-Day Seminar -
Planned Innovation and Company Re-Engineering: Will your company stay relevant?
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2015
Time: 9:00am – 3:50pm
Venue: YWCA Laniakea | Fuller Conference Room
Address: 1040 Richards St. | Across from I’olani Palace

Governor Ige and the First Lady welcomed a visiting delegation from Beijing who are in town on a study mission to learn more about Hawaii’s educational institutions. This delegation is part of DBEDT’s effort to increase the number of Chinese students to study at Hawaii schools. The delegation of fourteen includes a representative from EducationUSA, ...
Read More GOVERNOR AND FIRST LADY SAY “ALOHA” AND “NI HAO”

The Research and Economic Analysis Division (READ) of the State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) today released an economic report titled, “The Economic Impact of International Students in Hawaii.” The report showed that foreign students made a direct economic impact of $205.1 million to the State for the 2014-2015 school year. “This ...
Read More International Students Directly Contribute to Hawaii’s Economy

The 3rd Annual Conference on Community Development & Financing (Kanu Me Ka Laulima Kakou) was held on March 23 and 24 at Windward Community College. This conference is a forum for addressing the many needs of businesses and communities, non-profit organizations, and Hawaiian Homestead communities, particularly as regards project financing and capital fundraising. Mark Ritchie, ...
Read More DBEDT Keynote and Workshop at Conference on Community Development & Financing

Pre-register to be part of the most effective domestic trade shows with the best fit for Made-in-Hawaii products.  Space is limited – apply now! Feedback Form Was this page helpful? Yes No Tell us why (optional)Please be as detailed as possibleYour name (optional) Your email Please include your email address if you would like a ...
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Hawaii’s educational assets will be promoted during a visit to Honolulu, Hawaii by representatives of the Beijing Association of Promoting Sci-Tech Education (BAPSTE) from April 11-18, 2015. The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) and Study Hawaii , a consortium of 20 educational programs, are leading the efforts to organize a customized schedule ...
Read More DBEDT attracts Beijing educators to Hawaii

The Business of Exporting Series

Posted on Mar 12, 2015 in Exporting, News

One-Day Seminar -
Emerging Global Trade Trends: Where Are The Future Profit Pools For Hawaii’s Companies?
Date: March 26, 2015
Time: 9:00am – 3:50pm
Venue: YWCA Laniakea | Fuller Conference Room
Address: 1040 Richards St. | Across from I’olani Palace

The 27th annual Asia Pacific Business Outlook Conference will be held April 13-14, 2015, in Los Angeles. The U.S. Commercial Service, a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is promoting this event, which is tailored to help U.S. exporters connect with opportunities throughout the region. Asia/Pacific Business Outlook is the premier networking and learning ...
Read More Asia Pacific Business Outlook Conference 2015

HUB Talks hosts Shanah Trevenna and George Yarbrough speak with Mark Ritchie (Branch Chief) and Economic Development Specialists Lyle Fujikawa and Jamie Lum of the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism about the state’s continuing efforts to support small business and economic growth in Hawaii. Feedback Form Was this page helpful? ...
Read More State Support for Small Businesses in Hawaii with Mark Ritchie, Lyle Fujikawa and Jamie Lum

DBEDT is seeking Hawaii companies who are ready to export their Hawaii made products. Building on past successes, DBEDT will host the Hawaii Pavilion at the Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS), the largest international trade show in Japan promoting personal gifts, consumer goods and decorative accessories. The show was established in 1967 and is held ...
Read More DBEDT Now Recruiting Hawaii Companies for Tokyo International Gift Show