State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism

📈 Monthly Visitor Stats: June Snapshot The June visitor statistics are out. 872,620 people visited Hawaiʻi last month, spending $1.9 billion during their stay. For the full report, visit https://lnkd.in/eXUhkyCN #DataUpdate #DBEDT #VisitorStats

Congratulations Aloha Stadium Events and Operations Department! 📷 by @alohastadiumhi: Congratulations to our Events and Operations Department for winning the @dbedthigov Team Of The Year! Our success is because of all of your hard work and dedication. MAHALO! #alohastadium #teamwork

Monthly Labor Report: June Edition 📊 DBEDT released the June labor statistics. Hawai‘i’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.9% compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.1%. Check out the county statistics and more here: https://bit.ly/3sBI3PK #DataUpdate #DBEDT

📸 by Digital Equity Hawai'i: A major announcement was made by federal officials this week in their initial approval of Hawai‘i proposals to help ensure statewide access to affordable, reliable, high-speed Internet service. Approval by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) enables Hawai‘i to request access to funding and begin implementation of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. The BEAD program is a $42.45 billion state grant program authorized by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Hawai‘i was allocated over $149 million to deploy or upgrade high-speed Internet networks to ensure that everyone has access to reliable, affordable, high-speed Internet service. "Ensuring that every person in Hawai‘i has dependable access to affordable high-speed internet service is crucial to our state’s economic, educational and social progress," said Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke, noting that the announcement marks a monumental milestone for the state’s “Connect Kākou” initiative. Click on the link below to watch the Lt. Governor’s interview on Hawaii News Now regarding the latest announcement: https://bit.ly/3SbOlyU

📸 by Digital Equity Hawai'i: The nomination deadline for the first-ever Digital Equity Innovation (DEI) Awards has been extended until this Friday, July 19! Seeking to celebrate organizations and individuals who are leading the charge to close Hawai'i’s digital divide, the DEI awards will recognize pioneers, future innovators, dedicated advocates, impactful organizations, and data-driven leaders making significant strides in digital equity. Nominations are open until July 19, 2024. To nominate someone and learn more about the four award categories, click on the link below. https://lnkd.in/gjCjhRai

DBEDT Director Tokioka had the honor of presenting a special proclamation to the talented Carrie Underwood, marking a significant moment as she prepares for her first-ever concerts in Hawaiʻi 🎤✨ Mahalo, Carrie, for sharing your music and connecting with the people of Hawai'i.

📸 by Business Development & Support Division: Success never looked this good! Meet VH07V (Aloha Revolution), a local apparel brand that's been making waves since 2012. Showcased at the 2018 and 2019 Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS) and last week’s Hankyu Hawai‘i fair, VH07V is recognized not only for their stylish apparel but also for their incredible community efforts. From supporting those affected by natural disasters like the Kīlauea volcanic eruption and Kaua‘i flooding to aiding former Love's Bakery employees and championing Little League World Series teams, VH07V continues to make a meaningful impact. Most recently, the company donated $70,000 to support Maui Wildfire recovery. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories of Hawaiʻi businesses. 📸 VH07V #LocalSuccess #CommunityImpact #VH07V

📈 Monthly Visitor Stats: May Snapshot The May visitor statistics are out. 763,260 people visited our beautiful state last month, spending $1.62 billion during their stay. For the full report, visit https://lnkd.in/eXUhkyCN #DataUpdate #DBEDT #VisitorStats

📷 by @energyhawaiigov: This Friday, June 28th 2024, the Hawai‘i Green Business Program will announce the 40 businesses, venues, and events that are the recipients of this year’s Hawai‘i Green Business Program awards. These 40 awardees have shown consistent initiative by adopting energy and water-efficient and sustainable business practices that benefit their bottom line while promoting Hawai‘i’s clean energy and sustainability objectives. We look forward to the recognition ceremony to further celebrate the ongoing practices of these exemplary awardees! #energizekakou #greenbusiness #gohawaii #malamaaina govhawaii, govjoshgreen, @dbedthigov, hawaiihta

Monthly Labor Report: May Edition 📊 DBEDT released the May labor statistics. Hawai‘i’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.0% compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.0%. Check out the county statistics and more here: https://bit.ly/3sBI3PK #DataUpdate #DBEDT