Coming Events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
• Recent proposals by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create 548,000 acres of critical habitat for endangered plants on O'ahu and the Big Island i in addition to the 290,000 acres already proposed for Maui and Kaua'i counties, or nearly one-fourth of the state's 4-million acre land mass i will be discussed through the eyes of the developer in a breakfast forum Thursday. The panel discussion, "ENDANGERED SPECIES i OR ENDANGERED DEVELOPERS," sponsored by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), is scheduled from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at The Pacific Club. Participating will be Paul Henson of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as representatives of NAIOP, the Land Use Research Foundation, Campbell Estate and the Pacific Legal Foundation. Among topics to be discussed will be the impact the "critical habitat" designations will have on land use in Hawai'i, how extensive the proposal is, and how the regulations would affect local developers. Fee; non-members welcomed; tickets at the door. RSVP by tomorrow. Information: Barbie Rosario, 845-4994.
• Four women who turned a passion into a profession i including Pegge Hopper of The Pegge Hopper Gallery and Maile Meyer of Native Books and Beautiful Things i will take part in a "talk story" discussion tonight, kicking off a new series of FastTracú courses at the Hawai'i Women's Business Center. FastTracú is an award winning entrepreneurial program developed by The kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Tonight's panel discussion, "From Passion to Profit," is scheduled 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Sansei Restaurant at Restaurant Row. It will also feature Lora Nakai of Heaven on Earth Downtown Day Spa, and Gloria K. Hamada of Curves for Women. Moderator will be Pacific Business News editor, Gina Mangieri. Fee; non-members welcomed. Tickets at the door. Information: 522-8136.
• Four gubernatorial hopefuls will address the Tax Foundation of Hawai'i at its annual membership luncheon. The meeting, at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, will feature Democrats, Lt. Gov. Mazie Hirono, former state Sen. Andy Anderson, and Rep. Ed Case and a Republican, former lawmaker John Carroll. The gubernatorial candidates are asked to share their thoughts on tax and public finance issues facing the state during this time of anticipated revenue shortfalls, and increasing need for state services and programs. Fee. Reservations: 536-4587.
MONDAY
• Wan Jifei, vice chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, will speak on "CHINA AFTER THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION: How Hawai'i Firms Can Benefit," in a jointly sponsored luncheon presentation 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Pacific Club. The presentation is sponsored by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i, East-West Center and Hong Kong Business Association of Hawai'i. Information: Richard Bahar, 587-2769.
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.
• "INVESTING BASICS," free three-part seminar, sponsored by Edward Jones, 3 to 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday, 98-1247 Ka'ahumanu St., Suite 108 A, 'Aiea. Reservations: 487-1800.
• "College planning strategies," free educational seminar, sponsored by Edward Jones, 7 to 8 p.m., Pearl Country Club. Reservations: 947-2255.
WEDNESDAY
• How theft — such as shoplifting, ATM fraud, identity theft or counterfeit cash i affects the bottom line will be the focus of a seminar Wednesday, sponsored by Retail Merchants of Hawai'i. The presentation "IS SOMEONE PICKING YOUR PROFITS?" is 7:45 to 10 a.m. at Ward Warehouse, Kaka'ako Room. Panel participants will include members of the U.S. Secret Service (identity theft/counterfeit cash/credit cards); Mike Chong, loss prevention specialist for City Mill (shoplifting); Chuck Horstman, retired vice president/security manager for First Hawaiian Bank (ATM fraud/skimming); and moderator, Tim Haverly, a director of loss prevention. Scheduled after the panel discussion will be "breakout" discussion sessions. RSVP by today: 592-4200.
THURSDAY
• Representatives of two organizations with successes assisting University of Hawai'i researchers in the process of protecting and commercializing results of their research will share the podium at the luncheon meeting of the HAWAI'I VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION. Speaking will be Keith Mattson, director of UH Connections, which works for a higher level of cooperation between local tech companies and university faculty; and Dick Cox, associate director of the Office of Technology Transfer and Economic Development (OTTED), which markets and licenses technologies developed at the university, and supports the transfer of new technology and ideas from the university to the community at large. The meeting begins with 11:30 a.m. registration to 1:30 p.m., at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Fee; nonmembers and student fee available. Reservations: Gail Caveney, 262-7329.
• Traditional and alternative sources of capital to start or expand a small business will be the focus of a seminar scheduled 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Thursday of each month, sponsored by the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center. The seminar, "FINANCING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS," will be offered Aug. 22 and Sept. 26 in Suite A of the Chinatown Gateway Plaza, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave. Small fee. Information: 522-8131.
• The HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK, a networking opportunity for small-business owners and professionals, meets 12:01 to 1:15 p.m. at Sansei Seafood Restaurant, Restaurant Row. Call: Tracy Nakashima, 525-6028.
• Long-term care insurance seminar, sponsored by Edward Jones: 9:30 to 11 a.m., 201 Hamakua Drive, A-104. Free. Reservations: 262-1350
• FINANCIAL WORKSHOP FOR INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS, sponsored by Edward Jones, noon to 1:30 p.m., , (also Friday and Aug. 1 and 2), 99-115 'Aiea Heights Drive, #254. Free. Reservations: 487-5066.
SATURDAY
• The next-to-last of a series of "REMODEL IT RIGHT SEMINARS," sponsored by the Building Industry Association of Hawai'i's Hawai'i Remodelors Council will be held noon to 2 p.m. at Windward Mall center stage, in Kane'ohe. Panel speakers will include a finance expert, architect, remodeler, landscaper and representatives from city and state agencies. Also scheduled is a mini-exhibition of various remodeling vendors, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration recommended: Sonya Kimura, 847-4666, #206. The final series seminar is planned 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 24, at Pearlridge Mall, Uptown, Center Stage.
• A four-hour class, "LISTENING TO YOUR BUSINESS," sponsored by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center, will be offered 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. The class will attempt to provide the tools for a business owner or perspective entrepreneur to evaluate and measure personal and venture strategies. Reservations: 522-8136.
• RETIREMENT PLANNING FOR BUSINESS OWNERS seminar, sponsored by Edward Jones, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, and 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, 1123 11th Ave., Suite 101B. Free. Information: 734-8889.
UPCOMING
• Carbon dioxide ocean sequestration, proposed as a promising technology to reduce accumulation of atmospheric greenhouse gases i but opposed by some environmental organizations i will be discussed at a meeting Aug. 1 of the HAWAI'I ASSOCIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS. Speaking will be Gerard Nihous, senior program manager and senior research engineer at the Pacific International Center for High Technology Research in Honolulu. Nihous has worked in research on Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and on the Greenhouse Effect. The luncheon meeting is 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at O'ahu Country Club. Fee; nonmembers welcomed. RSVP by Friday: Corinne, 566-2229.
• How many tourists are "too many"? A $1.2 million state comprehensive analysis of the environmental and economic impacts of Hawai'i's visitor industry i and how many arrivals the state can "carry" without damaging its fragile environment and visitors' experiences i will be the focus of a luncheon meeting discussion Aug. 1. Speaking to the joint business luncheon of the local chapters of the TRAVEL AND TOURISM RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (TTRA) and the PACIFIC ASIAN TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (PATA) will be Pearl Imada Iboshi, administrator of the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. The meeting is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. registration to 1:30 p.m. at the Hawai'i Prince Hotel Waikiki, Maunakea Ballroom. Fee; guests welcome. RSVP by July 29. Information: ttra, 538-3884 (#29), or PATA, 621-2482 (#3).
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.,/i>
