Hawaii Business Resources |
| During the 18th century Hawaii had a basic self-sustainable society with an economy that relied on fishing and farming. In the latter part of the 19th century, Hawaii developed a plantation-based economy that focused on cultivating products such as sugar and pineapples for export. In the 1930s, the U.S. government developed a military instillation there, and federal expenditures quickly became a major source of employment and income. Today Hawaii’s economy has shifted gears, with tourism constituting the largest portion of GDP. Visitors from around the world are drawn by the state’s paradise-like beaches, subtropical climate and bountiful natural attractions such as waterfalls and volcanoes. Agriculture is another critical industry, led by the production of coffee, macadamia nuts, cattle, pineapple and sugarcane. |
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Business Data |
| Per Capita Real GDP | $38,083 Rank: 16/50 (2006) |
| Population | 1,211,540 Rank: 42/50 (2000) |
| Per Capita Personal Income | $36,299 Rank: 19/50 (2006) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.10% Rank: 6/50 (2008) |
| Business Tax Climate Index | Rank: 22/50 (2008) |
| Corporate Tax Rate | 4.4% - 6.4% |
| Individual Tax Rate | 1.4% - 8.25% |
| Sales Tax Rate | 4% |
Business Tax Climate Index |
| Individual Income Tax Index Rank | 43 |
| Sales Tax Index Rank | 17 |
| Unemployment Insurance Tax Index Rank | 23 |
| Property Tax Index Rank | 4 |
| Business Tax Climate Index | 22 |
| Corporate Tax Index Rank | 9 |
State Information |
| Abbreviation | HI |
| Capital | Honolulu |
| Nick Name | Aloha State |
| State Web Site | http://www.hawaii.gov |
| Motto | The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness |
Top 5 Export Partner Countries | Singapore, Japan, Guatemala, China, El Salvador |
Top 5 Export Merchandise | Food Sales |
Major Cities | Honolulu |
GDP |
| Total Gross Domestic Product (USD Millions) | $61,532.00 (2007) |
| Per Capita Real GDP (USD) | $38,850.00 Rank: 17 (2007) |
Population Stats |
| Population |
1,288,198 Rank: 42 (2008) |
Age Distribution |
| Under 18 Population | 295,767 |
| Under 18 Percent of Total Population | 24% |
| 65 and older Population | 160,601 |
| 65 and older Percent of Total Population | 13% |
Gender Distribution |
| Male Population | 50.2% |
| Female Population | 49.8% |
| Non-English Speaker (at home) | 262,567 |
| Net International Immigration | 30,068 |
| Birth Rate | 14.5% |
| Percent of People Under Poverty Level | 9.8% |
| Rank | 44 |
Expenditure |
| Per Capita State Spending | $12,659 |
| Rank | 5 |
| Energy Expenditures per Person | $4,438 |
| Expenditures of State and Local Government Employee-Retirement Systems | $715,321 |
Revenue |
| Personal Income | $46,646 |
| Rank | 19 |
| State Internal Revenue Collection | $7,666,494 |
| Rank | 42 |
| Cash and Deposits by State Government | $538,330 |
| Per Capita State Tax Collection | $3,864 |
| Rank | 3 |
Education |
| High School Graduation Rate | 67.7% |
| Rank | 35 |
| Percent of Population with a Bachelor's Degree | 19.1% |
| Rank | 12 |
| Percent of Population with an Advanced Degree | 9.5% |
| Rank | 21 |
Largest Universities | Hawaii Pacific University
University of Hawaii, Hilo
University of Hawaii, Manoa |
| High School Graduation Rate | 67.7% |
Logistics |
| Public Road Length (Mile) | 4,330 |
| Gas Tax Rate (%) | 16% |
| Highway Planning and Construction (USD Thousands) | 136,719 |
| Number of Public Airports | 14 |
Main Airports | HNL: Honolulu International
ITO: Hilo International
KOA: Kona Internationa
LIH: Lihue
OGG: Kahului |
Ports | Barbers Point, Oahu, Hilo, Honolulu, Kahului, Maui, Kawaihae Harbor, Nawiliwili, Kauai |
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State Business Links |
| Honolulu Advertiser |
| http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/ |
Secretary of State |
| Hawaii Secretary of State |
| http://hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/breg |
| The Business Registration Branch maintains the business registry for all corporations, limited liability companies, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships and limited liability limited partnerships conducting business activities in the State. In addition, the registry contains trade names, trademarks and service marks. |
Small Business Administration |
| Hawaii Small Business Administration |
| http://www.sba.gov/localresources/district/hi/index.html |
| The Hawaii District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is located in the Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Federal Building, at 300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Room 2-235, Box 50207, Honolulu, Hawaii 96850. |
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| Enterprise Hawaii |
| http://www.enterprisehonolulu.com/ |
| Enterprise Hawaii is an economic development organization with the goals of attracting, helping to develop, and retaining businesses. There is a section on why Honolulu is a good place to do business, economic research and info, targeted sectors, and building and sites. |
| Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs |
| http://hawaii.gov/dcca/ |
| From this page, businesses can directly access important business documents, as well as take advantage of online filing services. There is also information on different kinds of required licenses. |
| Hawaii Reporter |
| http://www.hawaiireporter.com/list.aspx?Boosting+Your+Business+Success |
| This section of Hawaii Reporter offers many articles with advice for increasing business success for small business owners. Other sections of the website also have business articles, in addition to articles on a number of other topics. |
| Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network |
| http://www.hawaii-sbdc.org/ |
| This resource, supported by the University of Hawaii, provides business consulting to prospective and current small business owners. Some consulting is free of charge, while there is a nominal fee for other services. Training and programs are also offered to aid in business development. |
| Hawaii Business Magazine |
| http://www.hawaiibusiness.com/ |
| This is a comprehensive source for business news and information in Hawaii. The magazine features many useful sections in addition to news articles, including Hawaii data, industry, regions, and events, in addition to compilations of articles on specific business topics. |
| U.S. Export Assistance Center of Hawaii |
| http://www.buyusa.gov/hawaii/ |
| The Hawaii branch of the Department of Commerce that specializes in helping small to medium sized companies develop and execute exporting strategies. Fees vary and are based on the service being provided. |
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