• "MOVING FORWARD IN UNCERTAIN TIMES," tomorrow, sponsored by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Business Information and Counseling Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee. Registration: 522-8136.

TOMORROW

• "Building for the Future? Good Construction is Critical," the second of a three-part, personal estate planning seminar by Edward Jones investments. 7-8 a.m., and noon-1 p.m., at the firm's Kaka'ako Branch, 320 Ward Ave., Suite 206. Free; limited seating: 596-0076.

• "BASIC INVESTING WORKSHOP" three-week free course, sponsored by Edward Jones investments, 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Oct. 30. Free. Reservations: 543-6034.

WEDNESDAY

• Keith Mattson, director of UH Connections, will speak at the noon monthly meeting of the Hawai'i Economic Association at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. His topic is, "University/Business Connections: Investing in Innovation." RSVP by noon tomorrow: Sterling Nakano, 538-4761. Registration 11:30 a.m. Fee; nonmembers welcome.

• Michael O'Neill, Bank of Hawaii chairman and chief executive officer, will speak on "banking customer services," to an educational meeting of the Institute of Management Accountants: noon-1 p.m., 733 Bishop St., Makai Tower, Suite 2790. Reservations: Phil, 540-4733.

• "HOW TO AVOID DATABASE DISASTERS," a discussion sponsored by the Association of Information Technology Professionals, Honolulu Chapter, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel second-floor banquet rooms. Speaker: Ned Dana, founder and chief technical officer of information technology consulting firm Rare & Dear Inc. Fee. Reservations: 591-3550.

THURSDAY

• AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, 'Onipa'a Chapter, buffet dinner meeting, 6 p.m., at Cocina De Filipina, 1314 N. King St., fronting Kalihi Post Office. Fee. Speaker: Linda Chu Takayama, Hawai'i Food Bank board chairwoman. RSVP by today: Ressie Darval: 259-3116.

FRIDAY