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Honolulu councilmembers have approved a controversial housing project along Waialae Avenue. Developers plan to construct a building that could be up to 210 feet tall with 182 affordable rental units.
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The newly formed Maui Economic Recovery Commission held its first meeting last Friday. Top of the agenda was laying out a blueprint for Maui’s economic recovery following the Lahaina fire.
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Real estate, tourism and the federal government have dominated Hawaiʻi's economic growth for years. But the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism reports that film, agriculture, and renewable energy are among the top emerging industries. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.
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While West Maui slowly reopens to tourism, many small business owners say they are facing a financial crisis — along with their workers. Some have made comparisons to the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its support of small businesses and their employees.
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Maui saw nearly 60% fewer visitors last month compared to August 2022, which the state has attributed to the island’s recent fires and the government’s calls to visitors to stay away. The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism recently published the findings in its monthly visitor statistics report.
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In an effort to give local small business owners extra support during these times, the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is holding a free business fair Saturday, Sept. 16 at Leeward Community College.
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The director of the state Department of Economic Development, Business and Tourism said he is looking into Sen. Kurt Fevella's accusations of the state’s film office. Fevella, who represents the ʻEwa Beach area on Oʻahu, publicly called Wednesday for an audit of the Hawaii Film Office, which falls under DBEDT.
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According to the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism’s latest economic forecast, the state’s yearly growth was revised from 1.7% to 1.8%.
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The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority has awarded nearly $70 million to three vendors for destination stewardship services to market the islands to North American visitors. It’s the third time the state agency has awarded the contract since 2021. The last two contracts were rescinded after protests by the opposing bidder. HPR's Jason Ubay has more.
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The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority was shaken to its core during the legislative session as it narrowly avoided being shut down and replaced by an office under the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. The Conversation talked to former state Rep. James "Jimmy" Tokioka who was just nominated to lead DBEDT.