Coming Events

BEST BETS

• How land was divided throughout Hawai'i's history i and how it and power are linked i will be the topic of an upcoming breakfast forum, sponsored by the local chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties. The discussion, "The Evolution of Hawaiian Real Estate," will trace the changes from when land ownership was held in common for the common good, through the Great Mahele, which, in 1848, forever changed the concept of land ownership in the Islands i and gave land ownership a place in the Native Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement. The meeting is scheduled 7:30 to 9 a.m. Dec. 12, at The Pacific Club. Speaking will be Bruce Graham, of Ashford & Wriston law firm. Fee; non-members welcomed. Tickets available in advance and at the door. RSVP by Dec. 10: Barbie Rosario, 845-4994.

• The maximum amount of pollutants a body of water can contain and still meet water quality standards i as well as how the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water Act establishes water quality standards for Hawai'i i will be among topics discussed in a speech scheduled Friday before the Engineers and Architects of Hawai'i. The address, "WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE CLEAN WATER ACT," will be delivered by June Harrigan-Lum, environmental scientist and manager of the state Department of Health's Environmental Planning Office. The meeting is planned noon to 1 p.m. at the Laniakea YWCA (formerly Richards Street YWCA). Luncheon fee. Information: Sam Gillie, 543-4739.

TUESDAY

• Food by Sam Choy and up to 40 percent discounts off Maui Divers jewelry and Hilo Hattie signature items are among offerings at an upcoming CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAI'I social "networking mixer." The informal event is planned from 5:45 p.m. registration to 8:15 p.m. tomorrow at the Hilo Hattie flagship store, 700 N. Nimitz Highway (free parking and shuttle from Dole Cannery). Also planned are door prizes, complimentary drinks and pupu, and music by the Kamehameha Children's Choir. Fee. Information: 545-4300, #300

• Weathering a volatile stock market, investing during a market downturn, and avoiding common investing mistakes will be the focus of a free educational program at 6 p.m. tomorrow at Edward Jones financial firm's offices at 320 Ward Ave., Suite 206. Reservations: 596-0076.

• The MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HONOLULU will offer free weekly orientation sessions to minority business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. The sessions, scheduled 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday in the center's offices in Suite 2506 of the Executive Center, 1088 Bishop St., will offer advice on business startup, marketing plans, loans, employee handbooks and access to capital. Free. Reservations: 521-6221.

• A free COMPUTER BOOT CAMP is offered 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to all small business owners interested in using computer technology to improve and expand business operations and management. The program is sponsored by the Small Business Resource Center, in partnership with the Small Business Administration, the city Office of Economic Development, Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network, Hawai'i Women's Business Center, and SCORE. The program is open to all clients of the center who have attended a center orientation, offered 9 a.m. Tuesdays or 2 p.m. Thursdays at 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., (#A). Attendees will have access to training videos and resource materials. Workshops and free counseling are also offered. Appointments: 522-8130.

WEDNESDAY

• Which of several available health- care systems i free market, universal, or pre-paid i is best suited to provide health coverage to Americans facing rising health care costs, will explored in a panel discussion Wednesday, sponsored by the INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, Hawai'i chapter. The discussion, "Traveling the Health Care Trail: Exploring the Issues of Free Market, Universal and Pre-paid Health Care," is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. registration to 2 p.m. at 3660 On the Rise restaurant, Kaimuki. Panel members include Ah Quon McElrath, member of the University of Hawai'i Board of Regents; Dr. Phil Hellreich, former Hawai'i Medical Association president, private physician and vice president of Med Save America; and Paul Tom, president and senior consultant, of Benefit Plans Consultants (Hawai'i) Inc. Information: Deborah Wong, 956-8132.

• Ways to market businesses that provide a service, as opposed to a product, will be the focus of a workshop, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, sponsored by the Minority Business Development Center of Honolulu and the Building Industry Association. Fee. Sign-up/location: 521-6221.

• "2002 Tax law Update," (CPE/CLE), an Edward Jones financial firm satellite course, 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 304. Fee. Call: 543-6034.

THURSDAY

• Hawai'i Biotechnology Group Inc. (Hawai'i Biotech), a privately held, local, biopharmaceutical company engaged in research and development of human pharmaceuticals, will be honored by the Hawai'i Venture Capital Association at their luncheon program Thursday. The group will award its third annual Venture Capital Deal of the Year award to the company in the luncheon meeting, from 11:30 a.m. registration to 1:30 p.m., at The Plaza Club, at Pioneer Plaza. Speaking will be company president, David Watumull. Fee; non-members and University of Hawai'i faculty, students and non-members welcomed. Reservations required. Information: Gail Caveney, 262-7329.

• The first of a three-part "FINANCIAL WORKSHOP FOR INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS," sponsored by Edward Jones investment firm, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at their offices at 320 Ward Ave., Suite 206. (Other dates to be announced). Free. Reservations: 596-0076.

• AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Punahele Chapter, monthly dinner meeting, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, The Girl Scouts of Hawai'i Council Headquarters, 420 Wyllie St.. Fee; reservations required. Call: Carol, 735-2342.

• The HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK, a networking opportunity for small-business owners and professionals, meets 12:01 to 1:15 p.m. Thursdays at Sansei Seafood Restaurant, Restaurant Row. Call: Tracy Nakashima, 525-6028.

FRIDAY

• The 48th Annual Building Industry Association of Hawai'i's Holiday (officers) Installation Banquet will be held from 5:30 p.m. cocktails, Friday at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Hawai'i Ballrooms. Fee. Information, 847-4666, #201

SATURDAY

• Questions about your investment statement? Raymond James Financial Services Inc. has scheduled a free seminar 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at 1221 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 6E. RSVP: 591-9088.

• "RULES OF THE ROAD: A Common Sense Seminar on Investing," a free Edward Jones financial firm seminar, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, 98-1247 Ka'ahumanu St., #108A, 'Aiea. Information: 487-1800.

Business meetings of general interest are listed in the "Coming Events" column each Monday. Submit notices at least two weeks in advance. By fax: 525-6763. By mail: Coming Events, Business Section, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. By e-mail: business@honoluluadvertiser.com.