Foreign-TradeZone #9

FTZ9 is installing a Battery Energy Storage System with 280 kWh of capacity to store solar energy for nighttime use at the Homer A. Maxey International Trade Resource Center. Commissioning is expected soon. Learn more: ftz9.org/ftz-photovoltaic-sy… #FTZ9 #DBEDT

Kaua‘i businesses! Join DBEDT’s free workshop Oct. 29, 9 a.m.–noon, in Līhu‘e. Learn about FTZ9 services, business resources, and Hurricane Lowell recovery assistance, including the grant waitlist. Register: luma.com/w88ue9qw #FTZ9 #DBEDT

Policies, markets, industries, supply chains, and events around the world can all become part of the international trade conversation. Trade News Weekly brings a range of those stories together in one place. ftz9.org/news/trade-news-wee… #FTZ9 #DBEDT #TradeNews #InternationalTrade

Congratulations to David Sikkink of Hawai‘i Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9 on his election to the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) 2026–27 Board of Directors! Read more: prn.to/4dS71yJ #FTZ9 #DBEDT #NAFTZ #HawaiiBusiness

FTZ9’s Import/Export Video Library offers information to help businesses better understand different parts of the process and build their knowledge at their own pace. Explore the video library: ftz9.org/resources/import-ex… #FTZ9 #DBEDT #HawaiiBusiness #InternationalTrade

History of FTZ9 | 1993 📜 From FTZ9’s activation in 1966 through nearly three decades of growth and milestones, Maxey played an important role in shaping the program and Hawai‘i’s place in international trade. #FTZ9 #DBEDT #TradeHistory #FTZTimeline #HawaiiBusiness

There’s a lot happening in international trade, & sometimes the challenge is knowing which stories to pay attention to. Trade News Weekly helps cut through the noise with a curated collection of news covering global trade & the forces affecting it. ftz9.org/news/trade-news-wee…

Foreign-Trade Zone operations aren’t limited to traditional FTZ sites. Through the Alternative Site Framework (ASF), eligible businesses can work with FTZ9 to establish FTZ operations at their own locations. #FTZ9 #DBEDT

Shop local brands, meet the founders, discover new favorites, enjoy ‘ono food and live entertainment, and celebrate the incredible businesses growing out of Hawai‘i. Get tickets + see event details at manaupshowcase.com

Customs brokers can be an important partner for businesses importing goods into Hawai‘i. Learn more about the role customs brokers play in international trade: youtube.com/watch?v=jimlAVpw… #FTZ9 #DBEDT #CustomsBroker #InternationalTrade #HawaiiBusiness

Looking for information to help navigate international trade? Visit ftz9.org/ and explore the Resources tab to see what’s available. #FTZ9 #DBEDT #HawaiiBusiness #InternationalTrade #BusinessResources

Missed a week of trade news? Trade News Weekly makes it easy to catch up. Explore current and past editions covering news and events related to global trade, all collected in one place on the FTZ9 website. ftz9.org/news/trade-news-wee… #FTZ9 #DBEDT #TradeNews #HawaiiBusiness

History of FTZ9 | 2018 📜 In autumn 2018, FTZ9 reorganized under the Alternative Site Framework (ASF), giving eligible businesses across Hawai‘i greater flexibility to establish FTZ operations at their own locations. #FTZ9 #DBEDT #TradeHistory #FTZTimeline #HawaiiBusiness

It's great to have a member driven organization growing by leaps and bounds! #NAFTZ #1000members

Need a professional space to work, meet, or connect with clients? The Homer A. Maxey International Trade Resource Center at FTZ9 offers office and conference room options alongside FTZ9’s Pier 2 operations. ftz9.org/ #FTZ9 #DBEDT #HawaiiBusiness

History of FTZ9 | 1985 📜 In 1985, Dole Processed Food Company began the first can making and food canning operations in an FTZ at Subzone 9C. Maui Pineapple Co. Ltd. followed in 1986 at Subzone 9D. #FTZ9 #DBEDT #TradeHistory #FTZTimeline #HawaiiBusiness

Changes in global trade can have ripple effects across supply chains, industries, and markets. Trade News Weekly gives Hawai‘i businesses a convenient way to keep an eye on what’s happening beyond our shores. ftz9.org/news/trade-news-wee… #FTZ9 #DBEDT

Every business has its own challenges when it comes to planning ahead. 📊 From managing inventory to anticipating future demand, we want to know what’s taking the most attention in your business right now. #FTZ9 #DBEDT #HawaiiBusiness #Poll #BusinessPlanning