Coming Events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
• Heads of several prominent local private and government organizations i including Hawaiian Airlines and the Hawai'i Visitor and Conventions Bureau i will provide updates of how various segments of the local visitor industry are faring since Sept. 11 i and what they plan to do to improve business at a panel discussion. The discussion, part of the Hawai'i Hospitality Sales and Marketing Associations' Education Conference 2002, is planned for 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday at the Kahala Mandarin Oriental hotel. Taking part will be Rick Peterson, of Hawaiian Airlines; Tony Vericella, head of the Hawai'i Visitor and Conventions Bureau; Roy Tokujo, president of Cove Entertainment Inc. and Hawai'i Tourism Authority chairman; Gary Hogan, Hawai'i Division president of Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays; and Seiji Naya, director of the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. The luncheon keynote address will be given by author and motivational speaker, Pam Chambers: "Twenty-two Ways to Turn Satisfied Customers into Loyal Customers." Nonmembers welcomed. RSVP by noon today: 538-3884, #29.
"TURNING YOUR ARTS AND CRAFTS INTO A BUSINESS," a workshop for artists and craftspeople interested in entrepreneurial opportunities outside of craft fairs, will be offered on two dates this week, co-sponsored by the Hawaii Small Business Development Center. The workshop will be led by artist and business owner, Ira Ono. Topics will include wholesale and retail product packaging, pricing, catalog sales, and trade shows. Registration: 522-8131, #221.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, co-sponsored by the Hawai'i Health Care Business Incubator, at HHCBI headquarters, Harbor Court, Nimitz Highway and Bethel Street, 25th floor.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday co-sponsored with Leeward Community College, at the college.
MONDAY
• A series of workshops for small business owners and prospective entrepreneurs will be at Kapolei Hale beginning today. Sponsored by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center, in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Economic Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration, training sessions will be offered to include e-commerce, business success secrets, business planning and bookkeeping, government contracting, marketing and more.
The series begins with a two-part workshop on "Kickstart E-Commerce for Small Businesses," 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today and June 3. Fee. Information: 522-8136.
TUESDAY
• Adobe's newest Macintosh version of Photoshop (Photoshop 7.0) program for editing and modifying digital images will be demonstrated at a free gathering at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park. The demonstration is sponsored by the Hawai'i Apple and Macintosh Users society. Presenters will be Maui-based photographer, David Ulrich, executive director of the Pacific Imaging Center, and consultant for the Maui Economic Development Board. Information: Rolf Rordahl, 921-8294.
• The Appraisal Institute, Hawai'i Chapter, monthly meeting, 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Speakers: Robert H. Armstrong, president of Armstrong Builders, and Randall B.C. Lau, president of Designer Built Systems. Presentations include an overview of local commercial and residential costs, and a preview of Armstrong Builders' Kai Lani project, Ko Olina. Fee; nonmembers welcomed. Contact: Barbie Rosario, 845-4994.
• A free four-part workshop series on basic investments will be offered noon to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, May 28 and 30, at the 'Aiea offices of Edward Jones investments, 98-115 'Aiea Heights Drive, #254. Registration: 487-5066.
THURSDAY
• Winners of the 2002 University of Hawai'i Business Plan Competition will be presented at a Thursday luncheon meeting of the HAWAI'I VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION. Winning teams in the third annual competition will present their "pitch" and answer questions. The meeting is planned from 11:30 a.m. sign-in to 1:30 p.m. at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Fee; nonmembers and student fee available. Registration: Gail Caveney, 262-7329.
• Free workshop, on "tax-free" investing, sponsored by Edward Jones investment firm, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, 98-1247 Ka'ahumanu St., Suite 108A, Waimalu. Reservations: 487-1800.
FRIDAY
• A hands-on workshop for business owners, workers' compensation staff and record-keepers to outline newly revised OSHA regulations covering recording and reporting of job-related injuries and illnesses will be from 9 a.m. to noon Friday on Kaua'i. The workshop, sponsored by the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network-Kaua'i, will be in Room 104 of the Kaua'i Community College Social Science Building. Fee. Preregistration: (808) 246-1748.
UPCOMING
• A seven-part television series, "TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR MONEY!" sponsored by the University of Hawai'i's Cooperative Extension Service, will be broadcast from 7 to 8 p.m. weekdays, May 27 to June 4, and July 11 to 19, on O'ahu ('Olelo, Channel 55, and Craig, Channel 21) and in Hilo (Na Leo, Channel 54). A course enrollment fee of $10 includes telecourse packets. Information: 956-7212.
• The BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI'I has extended to May 31 the entry deadline for the 17th Annual Renaissance Building and Remodeling Awards. The awards, recognizing quality construction and design in new, residential, commercial, landscape i and for the the first time this year, kitchen and bath i projects, will be announced at a gathering July 26 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Information: Sonya Kimura, 847-4666, #206.
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.
