Coming Events

Advertiser Staff

BEST BETS

• Alumni and supporters of the University of Hawai'i College of Business Administration will have an opportunity to "talk story" with UH President Evan Dobelle and his wife, Kit, at a special reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at First Hawaiian Bank's Bankers Club, 999 Bishop St., 30th floor. The College of Business Administration Alumni and Friends Inc. will be host. Dobelle is expected to discuss business development and the role that UH, especially the business college and its alumni, can play. Fee. Reservations: Jerry Linville, 956-2219.

TODAY

• It's the deadline to make reservations to hear former U.S. Attorney Dan Bent, partner in the law firm of Carlsmith Ball, speak Thursday at the PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S NETWORK luncheon meeting, scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Hale Koa Hotel's Waikiki Room, Bent will discuss "The Awesome Power of Appreciation: Motivating High Performance Through Positive Reinforcement." Fee; guests welcome. 533-4800.

THURSDAY

• A seminar on LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE, sponsored by the Edward Jones investment firm, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Ala Moana Hotel's Carnation Room. Free. Reservations: 543-6034.

• Also scheduled by Edward Jones is a free seminar on COMPANY PLAN DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS from 6 to 8 p.m. at 98-1247 Ka'ahumanu St., Suite 108A. Topics will include retirement goals and options, tax consequences and the benefits of an IRA account. Reservations: 487-1800.

UPCOMING

• Advice on sensible investments during this slow economy will be offered at a free Edward Jones investments presentation, "Silver Lining on the Recession": 8 and 10 a.m. Dec. 4, 320 Ward Ave., Suite 206. R.S.V.P.: 596-0076.