Apparently, Hawaii isn’t just a great place to play, it’s also a place where many are starting businesses.

A CNN Money report found that Hawaii ranks eighth in the number of start-ups, according to the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity.

Rep. Colleen Hanabusa explains why in the article:

Young, visionary companies can take advantage of public and private initiatives. The state supports tech and digital media startups through incentives such as tax credits. Grants are available to small businesses pursuing innovations in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture, Hanabusa said.

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— Kery Murakami