Business Development and Support Division

The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) and the State of Hawai‘i Beijing Office (SHOB) are conducting a webinar series for Hawai‘i companies on entering the China Market beginning October 22, 2020, via an online platform.

All sessions of the series are free and open to public.

The HiSTEP 2020/2021 – China Market Webinar Series will feature 10 sessions on various topics, one session every other week, from starting a business and building a Hawai‘i branded business in China to marketing and advertising within the Chinese market. The audience will have a chance to learn about the current business environment in China, how to establish a business or connect with businesses in China. Attendees will also learn about different resources that will help their firms to do business in the China market. Participants need to register for each session separately.  

Business owners who are interested in exporting to China, placing their products on online platforms, or knowing more about opportunities in China should attend this webinar series. This program will be of great benefit to Hawai‘i companies to grow their exports into China.

For more information regarding the event date, please see the “Schedules & Registration Information” session below, or go the Event Page. 

SCHEDULES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

• Current Business Environment with China for Hawai‘i Companies
  • October 22, 2020 (Thursday), 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Click Here to register. 

• Opportunities and Challenges when Doing Business in China
  • November 5, 2020 (Thursday), 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Click Here to register. 

• Steps and Procedures to Start/Establish/Connect Your Business in China
  • November 19, 2020 (Thursday), 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Click Here to register.

• Marketing and Advertising in China
  • December 3, 2020 (Thursday), 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Click Here to register.

• E-Commerce in China
  • December 17, 2020 (Thursday), 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Click Here to register.

• The Power of Promoting Business by Social Media in China
  • December 29, 2020 (Tuesday), 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Click Here to register.

• Building a Hawai‘i Businesses Brand in China
  • January 14, 2021 (Thursday), 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Click Here to register.

• Study Abroad by Chinese Students
  • January 28, 2021 (Thursday), 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Click Here to register. 

• China Travel and Tourism Industry
  • February 25, 2021 (Thursday), 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Click Here to register.

• Perspectives of Hawai‘i Businesses who Found Success in China
  • April 8, 2021 (Thursday), 3:30pm – 5:00pm, Click Here to register.

Funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration