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• The state's controversial traffic camera program, which a Senate veto of last week promises to send into legislative conference committee next month, will be the subject of a March 20 address by state Department of Transportation spokeswoman Marilyn Kali. Kali will offer "An Update on the Photo Enforcement Demonstration Project" to the buffet luncheon meeting of the HAWAI'I ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION, 11:45 a.m. (registration) at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. A question-and-answer period will follow the address. Fee; nonmembers welcomed. RSVP by noon March 19: (e-mail) snakano@hawaii.rr.com.

• Local correspondents for the national media — including New York Times, Newsweek and Associated Press — will share "secrets" to getting the attention of the national media at a luncheon meeting March 20 of the PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Hawai'i chapter: 11:30 a.m. (registration), Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Iao/Akaka rooms. Fee; nonmembers, students welcome. RSVP: close of business, Friday: prsa@hawaii.rr.com. Information: Debbie Baker, 254-7570.

MONDAY

• Today is the deadline for reservations for tomorrow's breakfast meeting with ROBERT LEES, as he steps down after nine years as secretary general of the Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC). The breakfast, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. in the Waialae Country Club, cocktail lounge, is sponsored by a number of organizations: Pacific and Asian Affairs Council, East-West Center, Hong Kong China Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce, Hawai'i Society of Corporate Planners, and the Japan-America Society of Hawai'i. Fee; nonmembers welcome. Information: 222-8183.

TUESDAY

• A free basic investing workshop will be held at Edward Jones offices at 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 304, 6 to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, and March 19 and 26. Included will be discussion of college financing and long-term care insurance. Information: 543-6034.

• A MICRO ENTERPRISE TRAINING CLASS on how to start a business in Hawai'i, business loans, taxes and marketing, is scheduled 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday through Thursday, in the main offices of the sponsoring Honolulu Community Action Program, 1109 Maunakea St., second floor. It is free to low-income people. Information: 521-4531.

THURSDAY

Two gatherings are scheduled Thursday for those wanting to do business with the state or federal government:

• "DOING BUSINESS ONLINE WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I," is the focus of a free seminar sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i, in which state officials will guide attendees through online contract notices, bidding procedures, licensing and registration, and other matters of interest to those businesses using new technologies of the Internet. Participating will be Joe Blanco, special adviser to the governor on high technology; experts from the University of Hawai'i, Office of Procurement, and technical experts from NetEnterprise Inc. The seminar is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. in Room 329 of the State Capitol. Information: 545-4340.

• Businesses wanting to sell to the federal government — including suppliers, contractors and vendors — are invited to a one-day seminar sponsored by the local chapter of the National Contract Management Association. The gathering, "Government Contracts 202: Advanced Federal Contracting," is designed to help local companies obtain contracting opportunities available from Hawai'i-based Federal Procurement Offices. The gathering is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the 'Ilikai Hotel, Pacific Ballroom. Keynote speaker will be Navy Capt. Gigette P. Caldwell, commanding officer, Defense Finance and Accounting Service Pacific Center, Pearl Harbor. The workshop will be conducted by Air Force Lt. Col. Bob Boyles, commander, 15th Contracting Squadron, Hickam Air Force Base. Fee; open to the public. Reservations: 523-2931.

• A free, three-part, "WOMEN AND INVESTING" series sponsored by Salomon Smith Barney, scheduled noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays, begins this week, in the firm's offices at 1099 Alakea St., Suite 2300. RSVP: 543-0383.

• March 14: Introduction to Financial Planning.
• March 21: Asset Allocation and Choosing the Right Investment.
• March 28: Retirement Planning and Wealth Preservation.

• The "EMERGENCE OF THE DIGITAL ORGANIZATION," a brown-bag luncheon educational session, will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pacific Guardian Center, 733 Bishop St., 27th floor, Tesoro Hawai'i training room. Speaking at the event, sponsored by the local chapter of the Association of Records Managers and Administrators, will be Peter Kay, president of Internet developer CyberCom Inc., and host of the "Your Computer Minute with Peter Kay" radio spots. Free to members; fee for nonmembers. Reservations: Pat Akana, 538-4729.

FRIDAY

• "How Did a Nice Person from Kaka'ako Get Into Retail?," will be the question asked and answered by Emme Tominbang, local personality and president of EMME Inc., in a keynote address Friday to the conference of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Hawai'i chapter. Also planned are two panel discussions on Hawai'i tourism industry updates and trends, and local retailers who have found a successful entertainment mix in the local market. The conference will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the 'Ilikai Hotel. Fee; tickets at the door. Information: Anne Murata, 944-8036.

• Today is the deadline to register for Fusion 2002: Hawaii's New Venture Showcase, presented by Pacific Business Forums and sponsored by Hawai'i Pacific University. The program is a business competition and showcase for anyone interested in securing bank, angel or venture capital financing for their business plans. Experts from Hawai'i and abroad will counsel the teams and dozens of venture capitalists are expected from the Mainland and Asia for the finale June 21.

Anyone with a coherent business plan and serious desire to implement it can apply. Five winners will be selected by a panel of judges. Cash and service awards will total $100,000.

The business plan must be for a business based in or destined for Hawai'i or Asia, or from a Hawai'i resident living abroad.

More information is at fusion-2002.com.

SATURDAY

• The 23rd annual Pele Awards ceremonies, honoring the best Hawai'i-created broadcast, print and online advertising and graphic design, are scheduled Saturday: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., cocktails and pupu; 7:30 to 10 p.m., awards ceremonies, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Ballroom. Also to be announced will be the Ad Man and Ad Woman of the Year. The annual award competition is sponsored by the American Advertising Federation. Fee. Information: 532-0555.

UPCOMING

• The 35th annual University of Hawai'i, School of Travel Industry Management TIM NIGHT, a pairing of prominent local business executives and UH business students, will be held from 5 p.m. March 26 at the 'Ilikai Hotel. Information: 956-4400.

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.