Economy & Labor

Hawaii's economy is heavily shaped by tourism, but the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism works to diversify it through workforce development, small business support, and strategic industry investment. The Hawaii Tourism Authority manages destination marketing and visitor impact programs. County economic development boards weigh in on projects that affect local jobs and wages. Budget allocations, permitting decisions, and land-use approvals all influence whether Hawaii's economy works for residents, not just visitors.

Upcoming Meetings (4)

Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (2025-2027)

Wed, Sep 30 · 9:00 AM Online via Teams: http://tinyurl.com/DRIP-Committee Remote oral testimony is also available online via the same Teams link. In-person testimony and viewing: Council Chamber, Kalana O Maui Building, 8th Flr., 200 South High St., Wailuku, Hawai‘i

Special NELHA Board of Directors Meeting

Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority

Fri, Oct 2 · 9:00 AM NELHA OceanView Conference Room 208 Hale Iako Building 73-970 Makako Bay Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Contractors License Board Application Committee

Contractors License Board

Mon, Oct 5 · 2:00 PM Virtual Videoconference Meeting: Zoom Meeting and In-Person Location: Queen Liliuokalani Conference Room, King Kalakaua Building, 335 Merchant Street, 1st Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813

Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities Executive Committee Meeting - October 12, 2026

State Council on Development Disabilities

Mon, Oct 12 · 1:30 PM To join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/8085868166 Passcode: DDC Phone In: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 808 586 8166 In person at: Princess Victoria Kamamalu Building 1010 Richards Street, Room 111B Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

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