Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism

The official website of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, the site provides information generated by DBEDT for business and industry about their markets and the economic forces shaping the future, including economic data, census and population data, visitor statistics, and energy information about Hawaii. In addition to describing DBEDT's work and affiliated agencies, the site offers various resources to assist businesses or those looking to start a business.

 

University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization

The mission of the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization is to inform public- and private-sector economic decision-making through quantitative and analytical research with a particular focus on the economies of Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region. UHERO's site provides information from its research through a data portal and forecasts, including their quarterly forecasts for the economy.

 

State Department of Defense

The official website of Hawaii's Department of Defense provides information about the Department, including its quarterly newletter and updates on its activities. It also links to the websites of the Department's divisions -- the Hawaii Army National Guard, Hawaii Air National Guard, State Civil Defense, Office of Veterans Services, and Youth Challenge Academy -- as well as to other branches of the military and services and resources for military personnel. The site also includes information about vog.

 

Hawaii Office of Veterans Services

The Office of Veterans Services is the principal state office responsible for the development and management of policies and programs related to veterans, their dependents and survivors, with the objective of assisting veterans in obtaining State and federal entitlements, supplying the latest information on veterans' issues, and providing advice and support to veterans making the transition back into civilian life. Its website includes lists of benefits and services provided by the State.

 

United States Military Guides from Hawaii

A definitive guide to the military in Hawaii, covering all branches and including links to their individual websites. The site specializes in relocation information.

 

NOTE:  The House Majority Caucus provides links to other Web sites from time to time for information purposes only. Providing these links does not necessarily indicate the House Majority Caucus' or the Legislature's support or endorsement of the site.

 

United States Small Business Administration

An independent agency of the federal government, the U.S. Small Business Administration was created in 1953 to aid, counsel, assist, and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise, and to maintain and strengthen the overall national economy. The site is divided into several areas, including a small business planner to help owners manage their business, services meant to help businesses expand through SBA programs and services, tools to increase owners' business knowldege and productivity, and links to local resources. SBA's site also includes e-newsletters, free online training, and links to additional resources for small businesses.

 

Bureau of Economics

One of the Federal Trade Commission's three bureaus, the Bureau of Economics provides economic analysis and support to anti-trust and consumer protection investigations and rulemakings.  The Bureau also analyzes the economic impact of government regulation, and provides Congress, the Executive Branch, and the public with policy recommendations relating to competition and consumer protection.  The site offers access to economic issue papers, working papers, and economic reports on a variety of topics.

 

United States Department of Defense

The official website of the U.S. Department of Defense, this multimedia-rich website maintains information on all branches of the military, as well as general information regarding the nation's defense. Major sections of the site include news, press resources, photos, FAQs, and links to other Department of Defense websites. Additionally, the site offers several methods to keep abreast of military happenings including RSS feeds, podcasts, and widgets. There is also a DoD blog and updates via Facebook, Flickr, Google Buzz, Twitter, UStream, and YouTube.

 

Military Legal Resources

Housed under the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress, this site provides pdf documents of U.S. Army Field Manuals, Training Circulars, Technical Manuals, and War Department/Department of the Army Pamphlets.

 

NOTE:  The House Majority Caucus provides links to other Web sites from time to time for information purposes only. Providing these links does not necessarily indicate the House Majority Caucus' or the Legislature's support or endorsement of the site.

 

National Conference of State Legislatures

NCSL is a bipartisan organization that provides several services including research and technical assistance for policymakers to create a forum for the exchange of ideas on state issues. The Economic Development, Gambling and Trade issue area portal includes information on economic development, stimulus on the state and federal level, and trade. There are also news items that highlight important developments related to economic performance on both the state and federal level.

 

Pacific Business News

Pacific Business News gives the latest business news from around the state and nation, including industry-specific news. Among the resources available on its website are: a menu of tools to help business owners and operators manage their businesses more successfully, descriptions of policies that affect small businesses, postings of local networking and business events, and a listing of career opportunities.

 

NOTE:  The House Majority Caucus provides links to other Web sites from time to time for information purposes only. Providing these links does not necessarily indicate the House Majority Caucus' or the Legislature's support or endorsement of the site.