#43 Hawaii
2.14 out of 10 in Taxation and Regulation
3.64 out of 10 in Workforce Quality
8.45 out of 10 in Living Environment
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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.
Alexander & Baldwin
Continental Airlines
Delta Construction
Hansen Distribution Group
John Hancock Life Insurance
Pflueger Automotive Group
Key Contacts
Dept. of Business, Economic Development & Tourisim
Luis P. Salaveria, Director
808-586-2355
No. 1 Capitol District Building,
250 S. Hotel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
http://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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