Coming Events

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Two workshops, sponsored by the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network and the Small Business Resources Center, are upcoming:

• "FENG SHUI FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS," a workshop designed "bring greater wealth and good fortune" to the small business and enhance co-workers' relationships, will be offered 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. The workshop presenter will be Clarence Lau.

• Are client lunches tax-deductible as a small-business expense? How about deductions for travel, personal meals and entertainment? "All You Wanted to Know about Travel, Meals and Entertainment Expenses" will be the subject of a workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Presenter: Mona Tom.Both workshops will be in Suite A of Chinatown Gateway Plaza, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave. For advance registration with a discount, call 522-8131; tickets also at the door.

TUESDAY

• Michael Egan, an author, consultant and educator, will lead a free seminar for career professionals tomorrow on ways to "boost one's bottom line" and "jump-start one's career." The presentation, "Unleashing Your Potential," is sponsored by Honolulu University, an online educational resource with more than 4,000 students. Egan, president of Michael Egan Associates, has written best-selling books on public speaking and team building. The seminar will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ala Moana Hotel. Information: 955-7333.

• The advantages of diversifying investment dollars will be the subject of a free "Diversification Seminar," offered 2 to 3 p.m. in the offices of the Edward Jones financial firm, Suite 206, 320 Ward Ave. Reservations: 596-0076.

• 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 on the second floor at 1109 Maunakea St. Topics will include business startup, loans, taxes and marketing. Call: 521-4531.

• The MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HONOLULU will offer free weekly orientation sessions to minority business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. The sessions, scheduled 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday 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.

• A free COMPUTER BOOT CAMP is offered 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to all small-business owners interested in using computer technology to improve and expand business operations and management. The program is sponsored by the Small Business Resource Center, in partnership with the Small Business Administration, the city Office of Economic Development, Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network, Hawai'i Women's Business Center, and SCORE. The program is open to all clients of the center who have attended a center orientation, offered 9 a.m. Tuesdays or 2 p.m. Thursdays at 1041-A Nu'uanu Ave. Attendees will have access to training videos and resource materials. Workshops and free counseling are also offered. Appointments: 522-8130.

WEDNESDAY

• The Hawai'i Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association will present annual scholarships to students in the hospitality industry at Ruth's Christ Steak House at Restaurant Row. The event starts with 11:30 a.m. registration and continues to 1:30 p.m. The speaker will be Pauline J. Sheldon, interim dean and professor of tourism at the University of Hawai'i's School of Travel Industry Management, who will discuss latest initiatives, including an online e-TIM certificate program, the soon-to-be-opened Technology Learning Center, and new internship and exchange opportunities. R.S.V.P. by today; information, Kate, 538-3884, ext. 29.

• Strategies that can help contractors reduce tax liability will be the focus of a workshop, "TAX PLANNING FOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES," presented by by a panel of certified public accountants. The discussion, sponsored by the Minority Business Development Center of Honolulu, in conjunction with the Building Industry Association, is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. It is intended for general contractors, heavy-construction contractors, home builders, special trade contractors and architectural and engineering firms. Reservations/location: 521-6221.

• APICS-Hawai'i, an educational society for resource management, for purchasers and purchasing agents, and inventory personnel, will hold its dinner meeting, starting with 5:30 p.m. and continuing to 7:45 p.m., at Pearl Country Club. Dennis Miyamoto, senior buyer, BEI Hawai'i, distributor of industrial chemicals and commercial agricultural products, will speak on on "Costing Made Easy, From Typical Cost to Landed Cost Rules." Fee; students welcome. R.S.V.P. by today: Linda Davies, 306-2960.

• A free ADVANCED RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINAR, sponsored by the Edward Jones financial firm, is offered at 5:30 p.m. in Suite 106A of the Keolu Shopping Center, 1090 Keolu Drive. Reservations: 263-4784.

THURSDAY

• Some of the myths — as well as the facts — concerning wills, in addition to discussion on the differences between wills and trusts, will be the focus of a free interactive satellite broadcast and discussion at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Edward Jones financial firm's offices in Suite 106A at 1090 Keolu Drive. Reservations: 263-4784.

Also participating as part of the same program will be other Edward Jones offices:

• Suite 206, 320 Ward Ave., 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reservations: 596-0076.
• Suite 304, 1360 S. Beretania St., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Reservations: 543-6034.

• Former city and state employees are invited to learn more about new options for their 457 Deferred Compensation Plan distributions, at a FREE RETIREMENT WORKSHOP sponsored by the Edward Jones financial firm. The workshop is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in Suite 108A, 98-1247 Ka'ahumanu St., 'Aiea. Reservations: 487-1800.

• The AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Punahele Chapter, will have its monthly dinner meeting, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Wisteria restaurant. Fee. Reservations: 735-2342.

• The HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK, a networking opportunity for 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.

FRIDAY

• The changes planned for Waikiki and its many shopping venues — as well as the latest information from property leasing specialists — will highlight an International Council of Shopping Centers program, "Hawai'i Back to Basics." The event, 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ala Moana Hotel, will feature several presentations:

• 8:30 a.m. — AN INDUSTRY UPDATE by ICSC state director Marlene Decosta.
• 8:30 a.m. — "REPOSITIONING WAIK?K?," a panel discussion with experts from the local retail and resorts industry, property management firms and The Kamehameha Schools.
• 8:50 a.m. — "LEASING IS SO MUCH MORE THAN RENT," panel discussion with representatives of property management firms such as A&B Properties.

Fee; on-site fee available. Information/registration: Anne Murata, 944-8036.

• The benefits of providing financial education to company employees will be the focus of a free seminar, "Human Resource Presentation on Personal Finance Education," sponsored by Edward Jones financial firm, 2 to 3 p.m. in Suite 206, 320 Ward Ave. Reservations: 596-0076.

SATURDAY

• Edward Jones' "WOMEN AND INVESTING," a free financial-planning seminar for women, is offered 10 to 11 a.m. (also 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 14) in Suite 304, 1360 S. Beretania St. Reservations: 543-6034.

UPCOMING

• The Girl Scout Council of Hawai'i will recognize four outstanding women in banking at its 2002 Women of Distinction Dinner on Nov. 14. The four women to be honored are Bennette Evangelista, senior vice president of Central Pacific Bank; Constance Lau, president and CEO of American Savings Bank; Donna Tanoue, vice chairwoman of Bank of Hawaii; and Lily Yao, vice chairwoman of First Hawaiian Bank. Mike O'Neill, president and CEO of Bank of Hawaii, will be the honorary chairman of the event. The benefit at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom begins at 5:30 p.m. Fee. Reservations: 595-8400, ext. 212.

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. By e-mail: business@honoluluadvertiser.