1. Aloha U.S. Economic Development Administration 2012 Conference April 3, 2012

3. Sun, Sand, & Surf!

4. State Surplus and Deficit

5. New Economic Model

10. Hawaii Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9

11. What is an FTZ? The Foreign-Trade Zones Act was created to "expedite and encourage foreign commerce" in the United States. This tariff and tax relief is designed to lower the costs of U.S.-based operations engaged in international trade and thereby create and retain the employment and capital investment opportunities that result from those operations.

12. FTZ #9 2011 Data: Over 300 firms utilize FTZs, employing 1,500 regular employees 6 sites are activated Foreign-Trade Zones FTZ9 oversees 13 sites in Hawaii – 2,600 acres designated FTZs 75% of all exports out of Hawaii went through FTZ9. $12.5 Billion in total merchandise/ $800 Million of that was exported.

13. Hub of International Trade Complete Warehouse Services Office Space Consulting Services Training

14. FTZ #9 Services Customs BrokersShipping AgentsUS Export Assistance CenterUS CustomsExIm Bank

15. Expansion of FTZ #9

18. Facebook: /HawaiiFTZ – Twitter: @FTZ9 Mahalo!