OED Develops Island-Wide Transportation Vision Video
The County and State have community-vetted plans that identify goals for increasing multi-modal transportation shift, allowing residents and visitors…
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Threading stronger connections throughout the Garden Isle with stories and upates from Kauaʻi County’s Office of Economic Development.
informational resource guide
A valuable resource and information guide for businesses, residents, visitors and more.
local Grants and programs
Opportunities and other assistance programs that may help solve industry problems.
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Who We Are
Our Goals
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Who We Are
The Office of Economic Development (OED) works, in partnership with the community, to create economic opportunities towards the development of a healthy, stable and balanced economy for the residents of the County of Kauaʻi. OED, as a department of the County of Kauaʻi, interfaces with business and community leaders as well as other government programs to enhance Kauaʻi’s economic development activities.
OED is responsible for providing technical and financial support, as feasible, for both large and small business establishments, existing and emerging new industries, and local non-profit organizations that are furthering the goal of a sustainable environment, economy, and community.
Our Goals
The Office of Economic Development Departmental Goals are as follows:
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THE LATEST FROM OED
Youth Climate Class
A class for all high-school students, designed to inspire and empower young leaders to become champions of sustainability.
Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant
Implement energy efficiency retrofits to save money on your electric bill.
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
Learn how to identify, report, and help stop the spread of this destructive beetle.
Agriculture Expansion Grant Awardees
Check out the diverse range of projects and farmers who received grant funding.
Kauaʻi Cultural Programs Grants Awardees!
Check out who was awarded the Cultural Program Grants.
news & UPDATES
New AI Accelerator Launches on Kaua‘i
The Kuleana AI Lab, in partnership with the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), is launching a new AI Accelerator…
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2025 Kāhili Preserve Summer Internship
Apply Online Receive a $1000 stipend upon completion. Hawaiʻi Land Trust is accepting applications to our Kāhili Preserve Summer…
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NEC & Fire Code Online Trainings
There are three on-demand, NEC code-related training opportunities currently available statewide through Good Jobs Hawai‘i. These online courses are…
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Film Commission
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Get Around Kauai
Navigating Kauai without a car
Kauai Festivals
Celebrating our community together
Kauai Nui Kuapapa
Information on the mokus (regions) of Kauai
