Coming Events

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ONGOING

• "Life Success" and small-business coach Marilyn Nagel will lead prospective business owners through group discussions and exploration of business start-up topics during a series titled "Turning Your Business Dreams Into Reality," scheduled 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, May 29 to June 12, at Serendipity Books 'n Gifts, 2885 S. King St., Suite 202. Various fees. Call: 949-4711.

THURSDAY

• The first membership meeting of 2001 of the HAWAI'I HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the United Puerto Rican Association, 1249 N. School St. There will be a "Back to Basics" discussion of the chamber's mission and goals. Speakers will include Benette Evangelista, past president of the Philipino Chamber of Commerce. Fee. RSVP: 545-4344.

JUNE 6

• Qualified state tuition plans and college financial aid will be among topics covered at a satellite broadcast discussion on "Tax Planning and Financial Preparation for Minor Children" at 9 a.m. June 6 by Edward Jones investment company. The course, focusing on transferring wealth to children, will be held at the firm's Mapunapuna office at 99 Ranch Market, 1151 Mapunapuna St. (D-9). Participants in the course may qualify for some continuing education credits for CPAs, accountants or attorneys. Fee. Call: Sheryl Ferido, 833-4589.

• "TAKING YOUR (BUSINESS) WEB SITE TO THE NEXT LEVEL," an e-commerce seminar for the small-business owner, will be held 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. June 6 at the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, 2454 S Beretania St., Manoa Grand Ballroom. The event is co-sponsored by the chamber and The Small Business Development Center Network. Speaker: Robin Tjioe, president/general manager, Z-Land Hawai'i. Fee; nonmembers welcome. Information: 949-5531.

JUNE 7

• Thomas Sorensen, co-owner of Inspirations Furniture and recent purchaser of the Flamingo Chuckwagon and Kodak properties on Kapi'olani Boulevard for construction of a Honolulu Design Center, will speak at a program sponsored by the local chapter of the CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT MEMBER of the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute. The event is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. June 7 at The Pacific Club. Fee; nonmembers welcome. Reservations: Brian Maeshiro, 236-4777.

JUNE 16-20

• Miss America 2001, Angela Perez Baraquio of Honolulu, will speak June 17 at the general session of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MORTGAGE BROKERS, which will hold its convention June 16-20 at the Hawai'i Convention Center. A new Miss Hawai'i, selected two nights beforehand, also will make an appearance. Information: (703) 610-0260.

THIS SUMMER

• Two sets of eight-week classes, held Saturday mornings or Wednesday evenings for prospective business entrepreneurs or those wanting to expand their business, will be offered during June and July, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hawai'i Women's Business Center. The classes on "Planning Your Business," in partnership with American Savings Bank, are scheduled 9 a.m. to noon June 2 through July 28, and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 6 to Aug. 1. Topics covered will include business plans, market research and location. Fee. Registration: Kristine, 522-8136.

• Upcoming small-business start-up classes sponsored by the HONOLULU COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, will be free to low-income individuals. The series of "Micro Enterprise Training" classes will be held 9 to 11 a.m. June 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at the community action program's Kane'ohe location, 47-232 Waihe'e Road. Topics will include loans, taxes and marketing. Information: Annette, 521-4531.

• "THE 21st CENTURY ENTREPRENEUR: Can Your Team Win in the New Economy?" — a seminar for current and aspiring business owners, as well as other interested individuals including managers, financiers and attorneys — will be offered by nonprofit entrepreneurial education organization The Wayne Brown Institute on Maui, O'ahu and the Big Island. The two-hour seminars are sponsored in part by the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and the Hawai'i Trade and Technology Association and Hawai'i Venture Capital Association (HVCA).

The schedule:

• Maui — 8 to 10 a.m. June 4, Maui Research and Technology Center.
• Big Island — 2 to 4 p.m. June 6, The Orchid at Mauna Lani hotel.
• O'ahu — 8 to 10 a.m. June 7, HEI Pacific Tower, eighth floor.

Fees. Registration: www.venturecapital.org/seminars.