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Attendees of the Japan Market Seminar

The Show Must Go On!

Posted on Oct 18, 2013 in News

At the 11th hour, with the federal budget crisis finally handled and the 16-day federal government shutdown ended, DBEDT and it’s partner, the Hawaii Pacific Export Council, were able to go on with the Japan Market Briefing as planned. The event had already been postponed once due to the shutdown. Hawaii companies who previously participated ...
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Speaker at the ALA Conference

Sharing Aloha at the Commissaries

Posted on Oct 16, 2013 in News

As part of the “Buy Hawaii, Give Aloha” initiative, the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) was pleased to partner with the American Logistics Association (ALA) Hawaii Chapter on the 2013 ALA Conference and Local Vendor Food Show held on October 16, 2013. Nearly 70 Hawaii businesses, manufacturers and distributors participated in this ...
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Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) co-hosted the Small Business Fair, “Launch Your Dreams into Reality” on Saturday, October 12 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Chaminade University’s Henry Hall in Honolulu. More than 200 small business owners and entrepreneurs attended the free one-day event featuring 23 business-related workshops and one-on-one business ...
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The official kick-off of the inaugural Hawaii Fashion Month took place Tuesday night, October 1, at Ward Centers. This red carpet event featured new designs from Akihiko Izukura — a world-renowned natural fiber and textile artist who descends from a prestigious line of master silk weavers for the imperial family of Japan — were unveiled ...
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DBEDT’s sponsorship of the Governor’s Fashion Awards (GFA) on October 30 is the closing Signature Event of the inaugural Hawaii Fashion Month. With more than 300 guests from the fashion and business community, including HFM’s major sponsors and partners, it is a singular opportunity to celebrate and connect with the many faces that shape Hawaii ...
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Attendee of the Tokyo International Gift Show

Tokyo International Gift Show

Posted on Sep 20, 2013 in News

42 Hawaii Companies, a Hula Halau and a Hawaii Cafe Invade Tokyo! The aloha spirit graced the 2013 76th Tokyo International Gift Show. 42 Hawaii companies representing food, fashion, culture and accessories exhibited in the Hawaii Pavilion. Thousands of buyers including wholesalers, retailers and importers experienced Hawaii’s flavorful and colorful array of products to be ...
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Hawaii Fashion Month Logo

Hawaii Fashion Month

Posted on Sep 19, 2013 in News

Promoting Hawaii as a fashion destination and strengthening the local industry.

Senator Hirono Partners to Promote Exports DBEDT took part in the Global Access Exporter Forum held on August 6, 2013, at the Blaisdell Center. The event, sponsored by U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono and the Export-Import Bank of the United States, was attended by more than 60 Hawaii small businesses who learned about the federal programs ...
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Eight Hawaii companies showcased their products at a pop-up event, “Yebisu Loves Hawaii” fair at the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Japan from July 17 to August 1, 2013. This invitation came during Hawaii’s recent participation in the JFW-International Fair in January 2013. Feedback Form Was this page helpful? Yes No Tell us why (optional)Please be ...
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Eight Hawaii companies showcased their products at a pop-up event, “Yebisu Loves Hawaii” fair at the Mitsukoshi Department Store in Japan from July 17 to August 1, 2013. This invitation came during Hawaii’s recent participation in the JFW-International Fair in January 2013. Feedback Form Was this page helpful? Yes No Tell us why (optional)Please be ...
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