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The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism is Hawaii’s resource center for economic and statistical data, business development opportunities, energy and conservation information, and foreign trade advantages.

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Hundreds Attend 2025 Hawaii-Made Conference to Strengthen Local Product Economy

More than 200 entrepreneurs, manufacturers and industry professionals attended the third annual Hawaii-Made Conference today at the Hawaii Convention Center.

Hawaii April Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.9 Percent

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April was 2.9 percent, the same as in March.

MEDIA ADVISORY: DBEDT Hosts Third Annual Hawaii-Made Conference for Island Manufacturers and Producers

DBEDT will host the third annual Hawaii-Made Conference to provide food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and policymakers with tools and insights to help grow Hawaii’s product-based economy.

Visitor Industry Expanded in March 2025

According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in March 2025 increased in comparison to March 2024.

A Community-Led Pathway Toward Maui’s Economic Recovery and Future

DBEDT and the County of Maui Office of Economic Development are proud to announce the completion of the Maui Economic Recovery Commission report, “A Community-Led Pathway Toward Maui’s Economic Recovery and Future".

DBEDT Hosts Third Annual Hawaii-Made Conference for Island Manufacturers and Producers

DBEDT's Business Development and Support Division will host the third annual Hawaii-Made Conference on Tuesday, May 20, at the Hawaii Convention Center.

Hawaii March Unemployment Rate at 2.9 Percent

DBEDT today announced that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March was 2.9 percent, compared to 3.0 in February.

Visitor Spending Increased in February 2025

According to preliminary statistics from DBEDT, there were 240,525 total visitors in Hawaii on any given day in February 2025, which was an increase from February 2024, but fewer than pre-pandemic February 2019.