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• Republican gubernatorial candidate Linda Lingle will join local legislators at the BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION'S annual "Legislative Report Card," 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Hawai'i Prince Hotel. The luncheon event will also feature Sen. Sam Slom, R-8th (Wai'alae Iki, Hawai'i Kai); Sen. Colleen Hanabusa D-21st (Barber's Point, Makaha); Rep. Charles Djou R-47th (Kahalu'u, Kane'ohe); Rep. Ed Case D-23rd (Manoa); and Lowell Kalapa, head of the Tax Foundation of Hawai'i. Fee; nonmembers welcomed. Contact: Angela Hodge, 944-8100.

• Business program heads of Hawai'i's major universities will participate in a panel discussion, "Fostering an Entrepreneurship-Focused Educational Environment for Hawai'i," 7 to 9 a.m. Friday at The Pacific Club, Pioneer Plaza. The discussion is sponsored by Hawai'i Pacific University and will feature, Rod Romig, dean of HPU School of Business Administration; John Webster, Chaminade University, director, Hogan Entrepreneurship chair; and Shirley Daniel, University of Hawai'i, director, Executive Programs. Fee. Registration: 536-8911.

• The 2002 HAWAI'I SMALL BUSINESS FAIR, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Kapi'olani Community College, 'Ohia Building, includes exhibits by government and nonprofits that provide free or low-cost services to prospective or existing small businesses, seminars on small-business topics and a panel discussion on doing business in Hawai'i. The free event is sponsored by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; U.S. Small Business Administration; state Department of Taxation; Internal Revenue Service; and KCC and Leeward Community College. Emme Tomimbang will give the keynote address, "Turning Your Dream Into a Reality!" at 11:30 a.m. in 'Ohia 118. Information: 587-1786.

• Public Relations Society of America- Hawai'i Chapter presents a "two-fer" this month: its May luncheon program will be Wednesday, with the topic: "How to Network like Pro" Speaker: Helen Varner, dean of the School of Communication at Hawai'i Pacific University. Location: Sheraton Waikiki, Waianae Room. Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25 PRSA Hawai'i members, $35 nonmembers, $20 PRSSA students. Registration deadline, close of business today to prsa@hawaii.rr.com. Questions: Call Debbie Baker, 254-7570, or Lou Torraca, 254-3286, or visit www.prsahawaii.org. Attendance at the luncheon allows free entrance to commNETWORK, a mixer for marketing and communications professionals and students, 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 23 at Aaron's Atop the Ala Moana Hotel. RSVP to: prsa@hawaii.rr.com.

TUESDAY

• A "MICRO ENTERPRISE TRAINING" class sponsored by the Honolulu Community Action Program — and free to low-income people — will be offered 9 a.m. to noon through Thursday at the HCAP main office, 1109 Maunakea St., second floor. Call: 521-4531.

• Bill Spencer, president of the Hawai'i Venture Capital Association, will speak on venture capital and "angel investors" in the next of a series of entrepreneur training workshops, sponsored by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee. Registration: 522-8136.

• A free, three-week series of seminars on basic investing techniques, sponsored by Edward Jones investment firm, will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning this week, at 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 304. Reservations: 543-6034. An "INVESTING BASICS" seminar, sponsored by the Edward Jones 'Aiea/Pearl City office, also will be held 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and May 20, at 98-1247 Ka'ahumanu St., Suite 108A. Reservations: 487-1800.

• "HOW TO GET CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES" for owners or employees of information technology companies. Workshop will review the rules, policies, and procedures for selling to local government agencies. Sponsored by the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network, High Technology Trade Association, and UH Community Colleges. 8 a.m. to noon at Kapi'olani Community College, 'Ohia 118. Cost: $30, or $20 if you are a member of a sponsoring organization. For information and to register, call KCC at 734-9211, fax 734-9447, or e-mail edwardv@hawaii.edu.

WEDNESDAY

• Wednesday is the early registration deadline for the the 15th annual Labor Law Employer Seminar, 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. May 23 at the Maui Beach Hotel. Sponsored by the Maui Job Service Employer Committee, Maui County Branch of the Workforce Development Division and the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Fee. Reservations: (808) 984-2091 (Maui).

• Rob Robinson, professor of entrepreneurship and E-business at the College of Business Administration, University of Hawai'i-Manoa, will speak to the monthly luncheon meeting of the HAWAI'I ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION on "Angels, E-Business and Entrepreneurship." Buffet luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. RSVP by noon Tuesday: snakano@hawaii.rr.com.

THURSDAY

• A three-part series of free seminars, "WOMEN AND INVESTING," sponsored by Salomon Smith Barney will be held noon to 1 p.m., on Thursdays, beginning this week, at 1099 Alakea St., Suite 2300: this week, "Introduction to Financial Planning." RSVP: 543-0383.

• A joint networking and educational meeting, and open house, for the Institute of Management Accountants, Hawai'i chapter; Society of Human Resource Management and American Payroll Association will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the East-West Center, Jefferson Hall. Call: Mariette Ching, 531-8056.

• A free two-day workshop for the legal community and consumer advocates on auto sales fraud, featuring consumer attorney Thomas Domonoske will be held 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Thursday and Friday at 1132 Bishop St., #906. The workshops are sponsored by the law firm of Bronster Crabtree & Hoshibata. Reservations required: Janis Fenton, 524-5644.

• Edward Jones free LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE SEMINAR, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, 1010 S. King St., Suite 603A. Free; registration: 591-8758.

• Edward Jones "SMART WOMEN FINISH RICH," a free financial planning seminar for women, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 to 11 a.m. May 25, 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 304. Reservations: 543-6034.

SATURDAY

• The first 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 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Ward Warehouse center stage. Registration recommended: Sonya Kimura, 847-4666, #206.

• The first two of a series of free financial education seminars, sponsored by the HAWAI'I STATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION will be Saturday at 560 Halekauwila St., fourth floor. 9 a.m.: "Opening the Door to Your New Home"; 10:15 a.m., "Don't Get Buried by Funeral Costs." Limited seating; reservations: 587-2700.

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.