Coming Events
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BEST BETS
• The first annual HAWAI'I TOURISM CONFERENCE is set for Sept. 17-19 at the Hawai'i Convention Center. The three-day meeting will focus on challenges and opportunities in a number of tourism related arenas including air transportation, community involvement, new technologies, product development and travel agent education. The international gathering will feature a variety of speakers, panel discussions, interactive displays, and the annual membership luncheon of the sponsoring Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau. Also cooperating in the event is the Hawai'i Tourism Authority. Fee. Registration: 1-800-GOHAWAII (1-800-464-2924).
• Capt. Jason Takara of the Honolulu Fire Department's Safety and Education Department will outline "How to Prepare an Emergency Plan," at a meeting of the Building Owners and Managers Association (Hawai'i chapter), 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sept. 11, at the Hawai'i Prince Hotel. Fee; nonmembers welcome. Call: 832-0143.
TUESDAY
• An upcoming series of classes, sponsored by the HONOLULU COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM on starting a small business in Hawai'i, will be free to low-income persons: 9 to 11 a.m., tomorrow, Wednesday, Thursday, Sept. 11, 12 and 13, at 1120 Maunakea St., Suite 280. Topics include business loans, taxes and marketing. Call: 521-4531.
WEDNESDAY
• Recent real estate changes, and rulings with direct impact on estate and financial gift planning, will be among the topics discussed at a satellite-broadcast course intended for local certified public accountants and attorneys. The course, sponsored by Edward Jones investment firm, is scheduled from 8 a.m. today, at their offices at 99 Ranch Market, 1151 Mapunapuna St. (D-9). The course, "RECENT ESTATE PLANNING DEVELOPMENTS," is eligible for some professional continuing education credits. Fee. Reservations required: 833-4589
THURSDAY
• "Speak Out on Hawai'i's Technology Future: Action Planning Workshop(s) for the Private Sector," the ongoing series of 10 statewide forums to gather grassroots input on the future of the technology industry, continues 1:30 to 5 p.m. today at Restaurant Row, Building 5, room 210. The discussions, sponsored in part by the HAWAI'I TECHNOLOGY TRADE ASSOCIATION, will feature former state director of taxation, Ray Kamikawa. Future sessions are planned through October on O'ahu, Kaua'i and the Big Island. Free for members; non-members welcomed. Information: 550-4882.
SUNDAY
• Training in steel framed construction and job-site tours of steel-framed homes under construction will be among the offerings at the four-day, second annual PACIFIC RIM STEEL FRAMING CONFERENCE, scheduled today through Sept. 12 at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa in Ko Olina. Co-sponsors include the Hawai'i Pacific Steel Framing Alliance and CEMCO, a steel framing manufacturer. Keynote speaker is Gary Garczynski, first vice president of the National Association of Home Builders. Registration: 485-1400.
UPCOMING
• The Honolulu Community Action Program invites business participation in its Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 job fairs, in Palolo and Kane'ohe's Windward Mall, respectively. Registration: Robert Kelley, 521-4531.
• The Honolulu Financial Center will offer community classes on small business-related topics, including successful selling and bookkeeping. Small fee. To obtain monthly calendar: 955-5988.
