Hawai'i Small Businesses Urged to Share Financing Insights
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) is urging small businesses in Hawai‘i to participate in the Federal Reserve's 2026 Small Business Credit Survey. The survey aims to gather insights into how small businesses seek financing and the challenges they face.
The DBEDT administrator, Dennis Ling, said that feedback from Hawai‘i participants contributed to national reports on lending trends and the financial health of small businesses following natural disasters last year.
Small businesses with fewer than 500 employees are encouraged to take the survey, which takes about 12 minutes to complete. The survey is open to for-profit businesses currently operating, those that recently closed, and those preparing to launch.
The results will be used by the Federal Reserve, federal agencies, policymakers, and service providers to shape programs and policies that directly affect access to capital and resources.