The mission of the Business Development & Support Division (BDSD) of the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) is to facilitate the growth and development of viable and innovative industry sectors in Hawaii’s economy. The Division focuses on exporting and globalization of Hawaii products and services as well as supporting and increasing Hawaii’s international role in trade and business investment. BDSD’s duties include, but are not limited to: • Promoting industry development and economic diversification in Hawaii. • Supporting existing and emerging targeted industry sectors including consumer goods, food products, natural products, technology and innovation industry products and services. • Increasing exports of Hawaii’s products and services.
