#41 Hawaii
2.43 out of 10 in Taxation and Regulation
4.14 out of 10 in Workforce Quality
7.86 out of 10 in Living Environment
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/
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