• Mark Crawford, Staff Editor, Area Development

From high-tech to clean-tech to tourism, the Pacific States are seeing economic expansion, although it’s uneven throughout the region.

• Area Development Research Desk

Corporate Income Tax, Corporate Organization and Qualification Fees, General Excise Sales Use Tax, Property Tax, renewable energy, high technology, biotechnology, environmental remediation technology, resort architecture and engineering, retail, film and television production, ocean science and technology, seafood, diversified agriculture, sports, education and training, health and fitness service

• Area Development Research Desk

Hawaii's economic development, finance and tax organizations provide a range of incentive programs to initiate new business and commercial investment.

• Steve Kaelble, Staff Editor, Area Development

In response to their specific needs, the Pacific States have instituted varied business-support tools that enhance their competitiveness.

• Karen Thuermer, Staff Editor, Area Development

California is applying unique approaches to economic development programs in order to encourage in-state development while the other Pacific States are leveraging their unique geographic and market positions to focus on aerospace, clean tech and exports growth.