Honolulu Economic Development

Honolulu economic development is quickly diversifying.

Your business can also become an element in Honolulu's diversifying economy. From a niche industry like captive insurance to the complex technology industry, Honolulu provides a broad range of opportunities to do business in paradise.

Businesses located in Honolulu have a unique advantage for expansion opportunities thanks to our cultural and geographic links to Asian markets.

Honolulu provides a fertile economic environment for innovation and partnerships. The University of Hawaii with its abundant research centers and Hawaii's defense contracting industry provide countless opportunities for private sector commercialization through technology transfer and dual use. Honolulu's entrepreneurial spirit is evidenced by the number of small and start-up businesses that call Honolulu home.

Leading industry sectors include:
1. Agri-Business
2. Astronomy & Space Technology
3. Biotechnology
4. Business Services
5. Call Centers
6. Captive Insurance
7. Defense and Dual Use Technology
8. Film and Television
9. Healthcare and Medical Technology
10. Information Technology
11. Niche Markets
12. Tourism