DBEDT outlines six objectives, flags staffing shortfalls for international work
DBEDT officials briefed the legislature on six division objectives—small‑business support, exports, workforce and international relations—citing new programs and steady federal grant support while warning overseas offices and the Office of International Affairs lack dedicated staffing to meet expanding workload.
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Dennis (DBEDT business development and support) told the committee the division has six objectives: help businesses, attract investment, grow jobs, develop workforce, support Hawaii‑made products and expand international relations. The presentation framed BED 100/BED 101 as a catch‑all that supports local companies and seeks targeted investment and diversification "to build a resilient economy, locally strong and globally connected."
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