Hawaii: Resources

Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism

The site for the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is Hawaii's resource center for economic and statistical data, business development opportunities, energy and conservation information, and foreign trade advantages. Visitors to the site are able to access economic data, census information, and news right from the home page.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 22, 2012

Enterprise Hawaii

Enterprise Hawaii is an economic development organization with the goals of attracting, helping to develop, and retaining businesses. There is a section on why Honolulu is a good place to do business, economic research and info, targeted sectors, and building and sites.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 22, 2012

Hawaii Business Magazine

This is a comprehensive source for business news and information in Hawaii. The magazine features many useful sections in addition to news articles, including Hawaii data, industry, regions, and events, in addition to compilations of articles on specific business topics.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 22, 2012

Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

From this page, businesses can directly access important business documents, as well as take advantage of online filing services. There is also information on different kinds of required licenses.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 22, 2012

Hawaii International Conference on Business

The Hawaii International Conference on Business website provides information on call for papers, conference registration, and current and past programs.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 22, 2012

Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network

This resource, supported by the University of Hawaii, provides business consulting to prospective and current small business owners. Some consulting is free of charge, while there is a nominal fee for other services. Training and programs are also offered to aid in business development.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 22, 2012

Star Advertiser

The Star Advertiser is a continuously published daily newspaper in Hawaii. It provides business related news on topics such as real estate, the economy, stocks, and local ventures.  A paid subscription is needed to view the articles. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 22, 2012

U.S. Export Assistance Center of Hawaii

The Hawaii branch of the Department of Commerce that specializes in helping small to medium sized companies develop and execute exporting strategies. Fees vary and are based on the service being provided.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 22, 2012

University of Hawaii at Manoa Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)

The University of Hawaii CIBER provides helpful information to businesses, students, and faculty interested in international business. The CIBER also has conferences that provide the opportunity for those interested to discuss international business.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 22, 2012

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