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Funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. SBA, HiSTEP assists Hawaii small businesses with their export development. The goal is to increase the number of small businesses that want to export as well as the value of exports for those small businesses that currently export.
DBEDT is pleased to once again sponsor the 13th annual Hawaiʻi Small Business Fair taking place Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
More than 20 classes led by professional experts will be offered, from how to start a business, to organizing and strengthening your finances, to expanding your markets beyond Hawaiʻi. Save the date for the 2024 Hawaiʻi Small Business Fair!
Get information on resources and assistance available to those affected by the 2023 August wildfires on Maui. Business recovery and assistance, disaster recover guides for businesses, and SBA disaster loans.
Military-related spending in Hawaii is second only to tourism and contributes to thousands of jobs. DBEDT is committed to understanding the importance of DoD spending and to fostering resiliency efforts should DoD spending change.
CBED offers loans to eligible small businesses that support economic development in their communities.
This conference, on February 21, 2024, at the Ala Moana Hotel, seeks to offer immediate solutions to Hawaiʻi companies to expand their markets and build resilience.
The purpose of this event is to gather manufacturers, supply chain partners, and retailers to learn best practices and insights from platforms like Shopify and Amazon, from local implementing agencies, and also successful companies, so the attending businesses can immediately create or strengthen their E-Commerce channels.
BDSD has created this new form to onboard companies who are new to BDSD and may not be familiar with our various programs.
Please fill out the form with your business needs and we will respond with suggested solutions and next steps.
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Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Business Development & Support Division
No. 1 Capital District Building
250 South Hotel Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813