Coming Events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
• Hawai'i is a paradise for mold. High humidity, warm temperatures, enclosed and air conditioned buildings; the conditions are ideal for mold growth. Understand why moisture and mold problems are increasing and how to identify areas or features in a building that have a high risk for moisture problems. At its monthly meeting, The Institute of Real Estate Management-Hawaii Chapter will present "Mold, Mold, Mold. Is It Everywhere?" 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at Ala Moana Hotel. Principal speaker will be Dr. Phil Haisley of Architectural Diagnostics, Ltd. Dr. Haisley will discuss design features that may reduce the presence of mold and the proposed federal legislation on the disclosure of mold. Fee. Call to register. 733-7060, ext. 119.
• THE MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER of Honolulu is offering orientation sessions to minority business owners and potential start-up owners who are interested in establishing themselves on O'ahu. The MBDC of Honolulu provides business consulting services to minority business owners seeking assistance for their O'ahu based businesses. Orientation sessions provide business owners with knowledge of MBDC services, which include development of business and marketing plans, loan applications, employee handbook development, coaching and training opportunities, and access to capital resources and strategic partners. The sessions will be offered at the MBDC-Honolulu office 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday, 1088 Bishop St., Suite 2506. Free. Call for reservations as sessions are limited to six people. 521-6221.
TUESDAY
• "THE LIFE SCIENCES/BIOTECH INDUSTRY: CAPITALIZE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES," a free program sponsored by the University of Hawai'i College of Business Administration that will feature a panel of veteran Silicon Valley biotech venture capitalists in a wide-ranging discussion on the future of the life science industry and the opportunities for the Aloha State in this burgeoning sector, 5 to 6 p.m., U.H. School of Architecture auditorium; parking on campus $3. 956-8780.
WEDNESDAY
• "HOW TO RESEARCH FEDERAL AND STATE WEB SITES FOR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS," a hands-on experience in navigating the Web and finding opportunities, 6 to 8 p.m., Hawaii Health Care Business Incubator, Harbor Court, 55 Merchant St., Suit 2500, alternate location, Building Industry Association of Hawaii, 1727 Dillingham Blvd.; cost $20. Sponsored by Minority Business Development Center of Honolulu. 521-6221. E-mail: info@mbdc-honolulu.com.
• "HAVE MONEY, WILL TRAVEL: TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLES OF AFFLUENT CONSUMERS IN THE U.S.," lunch meeting of the Travel and Tourism Research Association with a talk by Mitch Lurin, president, Mendelsohn Media Research, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hawai'i Prince Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom; Fee. Contact Kate Moore to register. 538-3884 ext. 24.
• "WHERE IS THE MARKET/ECONOMY HEADING?" talk by Steven Horikawa, investment representative at Edward Jones, noon and 6 p.m., 320 Ward Ave., Suite 206; issues to be addressed: buying quality, diversifying broadly, long-term planning; reserve a spot; free. 596-0076.
THURSDAY
• "ASTRONOMY AND HAWAII — THE FUTURE IS NOW," Dr. Rolf-Peter Kudritzki, director of the University of Hawai'i Institute for Astronomy, will share his vision for the future of astronomy in Hawai'i, a future that involves breakthroughs in technology that will warn us of dangerous asteroids, and the largest educational telescope in the world that will be available for Hawai'i's children next year, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hawaii Prince Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom; Fee. Call Robert Cullen for further information. 537-2356.
• "HOME OFFICE DEDUCATIONS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS," seminar by the Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A, Chinatown Gateway Plaza; public parking in the building, enter from Bethel St.; cost $30. 522-8131.
• PAU HANA MIXER, monthly networking event for young professionals in all fields 6 to 8 p.m., Indigo Restaurant, 1121 Nu'uanu Ave., downtown; cost is $5. 782-7576.
• "BUILD YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE TODAY," retirement planning seminar by Sandra Cirie, Edward Jones representative, 5:30 p.m., Keolu Shopping Center, Enchanted Lakes, Kailua; free; limited seating; call for reservations. 263-4784.
• PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S NETWORK luncheon/meeting 11:30 to 1:30 p.m., Hale Koa Hotel, Laulima Room, second floor; speaker: Bob Sigall of Creative 1 on how to create your marketing message and implement it with low or no cost; members $18, guests $25, validated parking $2; reserve by noon Monday; vegetarian lunches available upon request. 533-4800.
FRIDAY
• PRSA-Hawaii luncheon meeting 11:30 a.m. registration, lunch noon, Sheraton Waikiki, Kohala/Kona Rooms, featuring panel discussion by PacificBasin Communications, featuring Floyd Takeuchi, PBC president, John Heckathorn, editor, "Honolulu Magazine," Cathy Cruz, editor, "Hawaii Business," Lance Tominaga, editor, "Hawaii Home & Remodeling," and Scott Whitney, editor, "Pacific Magazine"; Fee. RSVP by Wednesday. prsa@hawaii.rr.com
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.com.
