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• How recent legislation modifying laws governing nonprofit groups might require "tinkering" of nonprofit groups' bylaws will be the focus of an upcoming seminar presented by the Better Business Bureau Foundation of Hawai'i. The free seminar, "HAWAI'I'S NONPROFITS LAW MODIFICATIONS," will be held 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. July 23 at 1132 Bishop St., Conference Room 306. Among the legislative-mandated changes are alterations to rules governing membership voting and bylaws; more detailed requirements for report-keeping, and a prominent change in the Non-Profit Corporations Act requirements for fiduciary duties of directors and officers. The seminar presenter will be Cynthia Winegar, partner with Watanabe Ing and Kawashima law firm, and head of the firm's nonprofits group. She is a former vice president of a local nonprofit organization and has served on the board of a number of others, including Aloha United Way, Palama Settlement, Child and Family Service and YMCA. Limited seating. R.S.V.P. by Friday: 536-6956.

• Another legislative update — of changes that would affect community associations — will be held Thursday, sponsored by the local chapter of the COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE. The seminar, intended for association board members, managers or homeowners, is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. registration to 1:30 p.m. at the Hale Koa Hotel at Fort DeRussy. Fee; nonmembers welcome. Registration: 488-1133.

• "Japan's Economy: Any Hope Left?" will be the focus of a speech Wednesday by Sumner La Croix, chairman of the University of Hawai'i-Manoa economics department. La Croix will speak to the monthly buffet luncheon meeting of the HAWAI'I ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION, 11:45 a.m. registration, at The Plaza Club at Pioneer Plaza. La Croix is also a senior fellow with the East-West Center. Fee; nonmembers welcome. R.S.V.P. by noon tomorrow: snakano@hawaii.rr.com.

TUESDAY

• The MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HONOLULU will offer free weekly orientation sessions to minority business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. The sessions, 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 "INVESTING BASICS" seminar, sponsored by the Edward Jones financial firm, will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 304. Reservations: 543-6034.

• "Building blocks for successful investing" (Class 2), 6 to 7:30 p.m., 201 Hamakua Drive, Suite A-104, Kailua. Reservations: 262-1350.

WEDNESDAY

• Ken Hirai of the state Occupational Safety and Health Division will speak on "CREATING A SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKPLACE" from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. The workshop will include effective manual and mechanical methods of handling materials — particularly for wholesalers of nondurable goods — and provide a job hazard analysis. Fee. Advance registration: 522-8131.

THURSDAY

• 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.

• "THE ROAD TO LONG-TERM CARE," a free seminar scheduled by the Edward Jones financial firm, is scheduled 5:30 p.m. at 1090 Keolu Drive, Suite 106A. Reservations: 263-4784.

FRIDAY

• A no-host cocktails and pupu networking and social "mixer" for members of the BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION of Hawai'i will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Fee; first 40 members, free. Information: Ash, 847-4666, #201.

VARIOUS DATES

• The Samoan Service Providers Association Business Service Center has scheduled an 11-week entrepreneurship training course, "SMARTSTART BUSINESS READINESS," for prospective business owners. Classes will be 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning this week. Fee. Registration: 842-0218.

• Free financial advice programs for those retiring soon have been scheduled at various offices of the Edward Jones financial firm:

• 1360 S. Beretania St. (Suite 304): 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
• Pacific Tower, 1001 Bishop St., Suite 1080: 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., tomorrow. R.S.V.P.: 533-4980.
• 320 Ward Ave., Suite 206: 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., tomorrow.
• 201 Hamakua Drive, Suite A-104, Kailua: 2:30 p.m., tomorrow.

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.