Coming Events

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TODAY

• Got questions about the state landlord/tenant law — from either perspective? The state judiciary will sponsor a one-hour informational session on the subject at noon today in the Supreme Court courtroom in Ali'iolani Hale. Attorneys Gisela Iglesias of Neeley & Anderson and Michael Cruise of the Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i will discuss leases and the basic rights and responsibilities of most tenants and landlords. The program is part of a series of free seminars, "Lunch 'n Learn the Law." Information: 539-4909.

TOMORROW

• A two-day seminar on writing a successful business plan will be offered by the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network and Hawai'i Women's Business Center 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow (Part 1) and Thursday (Part 2) at 1111 Bishop St., Suite 204. Fee. Registration: 522-8131, Ext. 221.

THURSDAY

• "The Starbucks/Jamba Juice Story" will be the topic of a breakfast forum Thursday by duncan Macnaughton, Greg Meier and Eric Tema of Coffee partners Hawai'i. The event at the Pacific Club, sponsored by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, begins with a 7:30 a.m. breakfast and networking opportunity, with the forum scheduled for 8 to 9 a.m. Fee; admission also at door. RSVP by July 23. Information: 845-4994.

• A two-day seminar on writing a successful business plan will be offered by the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network and Hawai'i Women's Business Center. The first part was Tuesday, and the second part is Thursday 9 a.m. to noon at 1111 Bishop St., Suite 204. Fee. Registration: 522-8131, Ext. 221.

• "Hawai'i As a Major Technology Center: What I Tell the Naysayers," will be the topic of a speech Thursday by Yale University-trained international technology lawyer Tony Clapes. He is also the author of "Blue Wave Millennium: A Future for Hawai'i"; his company is Intellectual Capital Edge. Clapes' presentation will be at the luncheon meeting of the HAWAI'I VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION, starting with 11:30 a.m. registration, at The Plaza Club at Pioneer Plaza. Fee; nonmembers and students welcome. Registration: Gail Caveney, 262-7329.

• Sen. Charles Grassely, R-Iowa, sponsor of the recently enacted tax relief bill, will be among participants in a free satellite broadcast to be viewed as part of an open house at offices of the financial planning firm EDWARD JONES from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday. Also featured in the broadcast will be Tom Donohue, president and chief executive officer of the U.s. Chamber of Commerce, and John Bachmann, an Edward Jones managing partner. The program, "Uncle Sam Wants You ... to Take Advantage of Tax Relief," is free. For reservations, call your island's nearest Edward Jones Office, or Jane Smoot, 373-7489.

AUG. 1

• C. Richard Barnes, director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, who helped to resolve labor disputes at United Parcel Service, Kennedy Space Center and Boeing Co., will speak on "Gratuitous Advice and Other Indispensable Tools for Removing Conflict" during the Aug. 1 luncheon meeting of the local chapter of the INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION at the Ala Moana Hotel's Pakalana/Anthurium rooms. Registration at 11:30 a.m., presentation 12:30 to 2 p.m. Fee; nonmembers welcome. RSVP by Wednesday: Deborah Wong, 956-8132.

AUG. 6

• The state Real Estate Commission has scheduled its monthly committee meetings for Aug. 6 at the Big Island's Outrigger Waikoloa Beach Hotel: 1 p.m., Laws and Rules Review Committee; 1:30 p.m., Education Review Committee; and 2:30 p.m., Condominium Review Committee. The public meetings will offer open-forum opportunities on a first-come, first-served basis. Information: 586-2643.

AUG. 8

• Legal liabilities of employment managers who fail to prevent foreseeable violence will be among topics addressed at a Better Business Bureau of Hawai'i breakfast briefing. The briefing — 8 to 11 a.m. Aug. 8, at 1132 Bishop St., Conference Room 306 — will be conducted by clinical psychologist Gary Farkas; attorney Jeffery Harris, a specialist in employment law; and John Tsukayama, executive vice president of Safeguard Services Inc. Fee; nonmembers welcome. RSVP by Aug. 7. Information: 536-6956, Ext. 710.

AUG. 17

• The sixth annual Made in Hawai'i Festival showcasing local products, handicrafts and other merchandise will be held Aug. 17-19 at Neal Blaisdell Center: noon to 9 p.m., Aug. 17; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 18, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 19. Admission: $2 (children under 6, free); half-off coupons available at sponsor First Hawaiian Bank branches on O'ahu beginning Aug. 1. Information: Hawai'i Food Industry Association, 533-1292.