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This webinar will introduce Maui exporters to resources available to assist at the Federal, State, and County level. We will introduce the Hawaii State Trade Expansion Program (HiSTEP), as well as point attendees to US Commercial Service staff that are available globally. Maui's exporters or products, services, and agriculture are encouraged to attend this free event. Speakers include: Jamie Lum - DBEDT Wayne Wong - HISBDC Maui Stacey Moniz - Maui Women's Business Center Moderator: Rob Haak - HPEC
HiSTEP 2025: Exporting from Maui HPEC
Agricultural products--including beverages and processed foods--are a growing export of the Hawaii economy. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has some excellent programs to assist our agricultural exporters. This webinar will introduce you to those resources, as well as potential federal assets that are available to agricultural exporters.
HiSTEP 2025: Exporting of Agricultural Products
South Korea (the Republic of Korea, or ROK) is a close ally and key trading partner for the United States. The country is a significant export market for Hawaii companies and organizations due to its East Asian geography, historical and cultural ties, and a growing wealth that allows for purchases of Hawaii's premium products. This webinar will introduce Hawaii firms to the Korean market with presentations from US Commercial Service staff at the embassy in Seoul, and discuss KORUS--the free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and the United States, which greatly reduces or eliminates barriers to entry. We will also have discussions with businesspeople who have experience in the Korean market, followed by a Q&A session. Speakers include: Jay Biggs and Youjoin Oh from the US Commercial Service in Seoul, Jamie Lum from DBEDT, and moderator Rob Haak.
HiSTEP 2025: Exporting to South Korea
American companies have two fantastic export support assets: the US Commercial Service (USCS) and the American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams). There are USCS officers at embassies and consulates who can assist in finding distributors and potential customers. Nearly every country will have an AmCham comprised of local members who are experienced in the market. Join us to learn how to access USCS officers globally and discuss international AmChams in key markets for Hawaii exporters.
HiSTEP 2025: US Commercial Service & American Chambers of Commerce – Excellent Export Resources
Financing the export of orders received from overseas customers can sometimes seem like a daunting task, however there is support available to Hawaii exporters. This seminar will provide details about financial language and terms used in international business that are different than local or domestic US sales. Information about resources such as Export-Import (EXIM) Bank credit financing and insurance, SBA export financing, and other options available in Hawaii, and introductions to the people who can assist you. Speakers: Jamie Lum - DBEDT Mary Dale - SBA Honolulu John Brislin - SBA International in Seattle Mitsu Saito - EXIM in Seattle
HiSTEP 2025: Export Finance Options
Our annual Export University 101 event has been updated for 2025. Learn from subject matter experts the fundamentals of core export courses, including finance, marketing, legal, information technology, logistics, and cultural issues. This course is designed to provide broad, high level insights into these topics and give the exporter or potential exporter ideas to contemplate and issues to prepare for when sending products and services overseas. Speakers include: Jamie Lum - DBEDT Susan Utsugi - CPB & HPEC Kanzo Nara - iDO Web School Brian Suzuki - Hawaii Air Cargo John Holman - US Commercial Service Neale Rath - HPEC Dale Wright - HPEC Rob Haak - HPEC
HiSTEP 2025: Export University 101
International Trade Shows are being held in-person again now that the global pandemic is waning. There is a great deal of pent-up demand to meet face-to-face and display products and services available for sale. Several international trade show subsidized pavilions with Hawaii branding are being organized by DBEDT and HDOA with HiSTEP support. If you are planning to join in one of the Hawaii pavilions or if you are going to attend any other international trade show--with or without HiSTEP support--this event will teach you some things to consider that can save you time and money. We will also discuss basic booth etiquette and cultural issues, which can be quite different than attending a trade show in Hawaii or on the mainland.
HISTEP 2025: International Trade Shows
Our first annual Export Day briought together key stakeholders in the Hawaii export value chain, including companies that export products and services, government, academia, logistics providers, legal, intellectual property protection, agriculture, education, and many others.
HiSTEP 2024: Export Day
Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) are potentially interesting markets for Hawaii exporters as both countries have: direct flights to the islands, strong beach and surf cultures, and a growing appetite for natural and organic products. This webinar will feature US commercial service officers, Foreign Agriculture Service specialists, and businesspeople joining us from ANZ to discuss market trends and provide insights as to how to market your products to those markets. We also learn about about new Oceania offices of the Commercial Service opened in Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
HISTEP 2024: Exporting to Australia & New Zealand from Hawaii
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