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• How the public viewed last year's public worker strikes — and what role labor will play in this year's elections — will be among issues addressed in a panel discussion sponsored by the Industrial Relations Research Association. "LABOR AND POLITICS IN 2002," from 11:30 a.m. registration to 2 p.m., July 2, at the Ala Moana Hotel's Pakalana/Anthurium rooms. Speakers will include Honolulu Star-Bulletin columnist Richard Borreca and Dan Boylan, history professor at the University of Hawai'i at West O'ahu, who also writes a MidWeek column. R.S.V.P. by tomorrow: Deborah Wong, 956-8132.

• Sen. Dan Inouye and Rep. Neil Abercrombie will join representatives of NASA, the Army Research Laboratory and others in a two-day state-sponsored discussion on obtaining federal money for local technology research and development. "FEDERAL FUNDING FOR TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION" will be held July 1-2 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, and will focus on military and non-Department of Defense sources of financing to begin new, or expand existing, technology-based businesses. The conference, co-sponsored by the University of Hawai'i and the Hawai'i Technology Trade Association, among others, is intended for business owners, researchers, technology professionals, government and military personnel, service providers and economic development officials. Fee. Information: 956-8204.

MONDAY

• Dr. Terry Shintani, creator of the Wai'anae Diet, will speak on the "Good Carbohydrate Revolution" to the luncheon meeting Thursday of the PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S NETWORK: from 11:30 a.m. networking (noon, luncheon), Hale Koa Hotel, Hawai'i Room. Fee; guests welcome. R.S.V.P. by today: 533-4800.

TUESDAY

EDWARD JONES COURSES:

• "INVESTING BASICS," three-part seminar, sponsored by Edward Jones: 3 to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 98-1247 Ka'ahumanu St., Suite 108A. Free. Reservations: 487-1800.

• "FINANCIAL WORKSHOP FOR INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS," three-day course: noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday; and 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, 99-115 'Aiea Heights Drive #254. Reservations: 487-5066.

THURSDAY

• The local chapter of the AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS will add a new award for "sustainable design" for presentation at its Design Awards Banquet, 6 to 10 p.m., Thursday at the Hawai'i Prince Hotel Waikiki. The event is one of a series focused on the theme "Sustainability and Renewal" planned this month in recognition of Architecture Week. Fee. Reservations: 545-4242.

• Surgical Devices of Hawai'i Inc. will repeat the presentation that won the recent Hawai'i Health Care Business Incubator business plan competition, and second-place recognition in the University of Hawai'i Business Plan Competition, at an upcoming meeting of the HAWAI'I VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION. The company markets a device designed to protect the brain from stroke during cardiac surgery. The meeting is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Small fee: UH faculty, nonmembers and students welcome. R.S.V.P.: Gail Caveney, 262-7329.

• The HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK of 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.

• "FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR FOR WOMEN," sponsored by Edward Jones, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 304. Reservations: 543-6034.

• Venture capital questions will be discussed by Bill Unger, partner in The Mayfield Fund of Palo Alto, Calif., at the PACIFIC BUSINESS FORUMS breakfast session, 7 to 9 a.m. Friday at The Pacific Club. Registration: 536-8911.

SATURDAY

• Alan and Jennifer Shintani, of Alan Shintani Inc., and other small-business owners who have used government contracts to expand their businesses will participate in a half-day conference Saturday, "KEEPING YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE: Resources for Small Business" sponsored by the Small Business Administration, Hawai'i Women's Business Center and the Mayor's Office of Economic Development. Also featured will be representatives of the SBA, Wai'anae Coast Coalition, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city, speaking on programs and services to help small firms get established and grow. The event, is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kapolei Hale, 1000 Ulu'ohia St. Fee. Advance registration required: 522-8136.

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.