Coming Events
Advertiser Staff
TOMORROW
• "Connecting to the World: Networks and the Internet," an informal executive session to promote understanding of the high-tech world, sponsored in part by Oceanic Cable, will be held tomorrow at the Blaisdell Center, Hawai'i Room 1. Three repeated sessions: 9 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Information: Mililani Chun, 479-5635.
WEDNESDAY
• Veteran legislative reporter Richard Borreca and Tax Foundation of Hawai'i head Lowell Kalapa will provide an outsiders' critique of the 2001 legislative session at an upcoming luncheon workshop by the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC). "Where did the Money Go?" is scheduled for noon Wednesday at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Manoa Grand Ballroom, fifth floor. Fee; non-members welcomed. Information: 949-5531.
• The Maui Economic Development Board will sponsor a "Leadership Training Workshop for Educators, Industry and Community," 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Hawai'i, Manoa Campus Center The topic of the workshop is "Preparing Our Technology Workforce." Teachers' credits possible. Fee. Contact: Nanette Atchazo, (808) 875-2388.
THURSDAY
• Former state Tax Director Ray Kamikawa will outline the high-tech tax incentives in the recently-enacted Act 221 at an upcoming luncheon meeting of the Hawai'i Venture Capital Association. Kamikawa was architect of the act, which includes 100 percent investment tax credits to angel and institutional venture capital investors. He is currently a partner in the law firm of Chun, Kerr, Dodd, Beaman & Wong. The meeting will begin with registration at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Fee; non-members welcomed; student fee available. Registration: Gail Caveney, 262-7329.
• How female-owned businesses can profit from some of the $4.8 billion in yearly purchases made by the federal government will be the focus of a luncheon workshop, "The 2001 Woman-Owned Business Workshop," scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Pagoda Hotel. The program, sponsored by the local chapter of the National Contract Management Association, will include representatives of the military, and U.S. Small Business and U.S. General Services administrations. Fee; non-members welcomed. Reservations: Hector Venegas, 523-2931.
• Edward Jones investments will sponsor a satellite-beamed course "Tax Reform 2001," focused on the new tax plan recently passed by Congress, from 8 a.m. Thursday at their offices at 1360 S. Beretania St., #304. Some professional credits possible. Fee. Reservations: 543-6034.
FRIDAY
• The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Hawaii's 40th annual convention will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, South Pacific Ballroom. Keynote speaker is Van E. Mueller, of the William Marris Wisconsin Agency of New England Financial Services, who will critique using annuities to full potential. Fees; non-members welcomed. Reservations: 394-3451.
SATURDAY
• A business workshop, "Hispanic Small Business: How to Succeed in the 21st Century," sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Hawai'i Hispanic News, will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Business Information and Counseling Center, 1111 Bishop St., Suite 204. Also among those attending will be representatives of the United Puerto Rican Association, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Centro Hispano de Hawaii. Fee. Registration: Mary Dale, 541-2983.
JULY 3
• "College Funding Seminar," sponsored by Edward Jones, 6 to 9 p.m. July 3, at 1360 S. Beretania St., #304. RSVP by June 26: 543-6034.
