#43 Hawaii 2.14 out of 10
3.64 out of 10
8.45 out of 10
Right to Work? ✗
State Profile The High Tech Development Corp. awarded more than $1M in grants to six Hawaii-based companies to support their R&D efforts of new products and solutions. HTDC’s 80/80 Initiative is projected to create 80,000 new tech and innovation jobs that will provide high paying jobs for Hawaii residents.
Key Industries Small business; manufacturing; filmmaking; digital production
Key Companies Albert C. Kobayashi Inc.
Key Contacts Dept. of Business, Economic Development & Tourisim
Luis P. Salaveria, Directorhttp://dbedt.hawaii.gov/
CEO Comments “Hawaii has a multi-layer tax system. Government is extremely slow in processing permits.”
“Government is quick to fine businesses for any type of violation.”
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