Coming Events
Advertiser Staff
ONGOING
• The Honolulu Business network offers networking opportunities for small-business owners and professionals from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at The Wisteria restaurant. Call: Emy Yamauchi-Wong, 591-4940.
THURSDAY
• David Upton of Virginia Commonwealth University will discuss "Country and Currency Exposures in Global Investment Portfolios: Framework for Decision-Making" on Thursday as part of the PACIFIC ASIAN LECTURE SERIES of the University of Hawai'i College of Business Administration. The free lectures by experts on international business, scheduled to coincide with the two UH summer sessions, are held 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. in the college's headquarters, 2404 Maile Way, Room C102, on the Manoa campus.
FRIDAY
• The INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ASSOCIATION, Hawai'i Chapter, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday in the Laulima Room of the Hale Koa Hotel to hear Joel Leo, systems engineer, Western Team Lead ö Digital Island, speak on "Security With Wireless Ethernet." Fee. RSVP by noon Wednesday, Steve Gose, 547-4792.
JULY 24
On July 24, the speaker in the Pacific Asian Lecture Series of the University of Hawai'i College of Business Administration will be George Vozikis of the University of Tulsa, who will discuss "Privatization and Management Education: The Sine Qua non Conditions for Economic Development." The free lecture is held 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. in the college's headquarters, 2404 Maile Way, Room C102, on the Manoa campus. Information: 956-6923.
JULY 26
• Maximizing profit by improving customer service will be discussed at a luncheon seminar sponsored by the Hawai'i Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association: 11:30 a.m. registration to 1:30 p.m., July 26, Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel, Prince Jonah Room. Business consultant and newspaper columnist Drake Beil will speak on "Yield Management." Fee; guests welcome. RSVP by July 23. Information; 538-3884.
• Cheryl Gallagher, vice president of Maui Divers, will speak on using networking to survive in today's retail climate during a luncheon meeting of the PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S NETWORK: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 26, Hale Koa Hotel's Waikiki Room. Fee; nonmembers welcome. RSVP by noon July 23: 533-4800.
JULY 31
• July 31 is the deadline for postmarked applications (Form 2587) to take this year's Internal Revenue Service special enrollment examination scheduled for Oct. 17 and 18 at McCoy Pavilion. People who pass the exam will attain enrolled agent status and will be recognized by the IRS as tax practitioners qualified to represent taxpayers in audits, appeals and related proceedings. The four-part, two-day examination will deal with federal taxation, tax accounting, and tax forms for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates and gifts. Fee for taking all four parts: $55. Information: Donna Park, 539-2064.
AUG. 21
• "Preventing Web Site Legal Problems" will be the topic of the Second Annual e-Business law Seminar on Aug. 21 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The event for business owners, managers and marketing staff will begin with breakfast and registration at 8 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. The sponsors are the Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i and the law firm of Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert. Nonchamber members welcome. RSVP by Aug. 17. Information: 545-4329.
UPCOMING
• Upcoming seminars, sponsored by the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network at 1111 Bishop St., Suite 204, include sessions on business advertising, starting a small business and writing a business plan, as well as a tax workshop for small business. For information and to inquire about fees, call 522-8131, Ext. 221.
