Coming Events
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• Gubernatorial candidates Mazie Hirono and Linda Lingle will be part of a forum discussion on technology, "TECH AND THE CANDIDATES," Thursday, sponsored by the Hawai'i Venture Capital Association and the Hawai'i Technology Trade Association. Among topics expected to be discussed will be the concept of a "wireless Waikiki" and other tech infrastructure projects, marketing local tech businesses globally, technology education in the schools, the state's technology tax credit program, and the new University of Hawai'i medical school. The discussion, 3-5 p.m. at Dave & Busters in the Ward entertainment center, will be followed by a "Plugged-In Mixer," 5-8 p.m. Fee for mixer; nonmembers welcome. Information: 550-4882.
• Producers of Shangri-La Entertainment's "The Big Bounce," a Warner Bros. picture with local filming, will be among speakers Oct. 30 at the NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE quarterly general membership meeting: 8:15-10 a.m. at Pizza Bob's, Hale'iwa Shopping Plaza. Also speaking will be Gina Salvador, the Hawai'i Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB) director of membership, and Jaci Murakami, HVCB membership/MCI coordinator. Fee. Guests and walk-ins welcome. Register by Wednesday: 637-4558.
• Results of an annual survey of the travel habits, preferences and intentions of Americans, will be presented at the Oct. 28 meeting of the local chapter of the AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION. The Yesawich, Pepperdine & Brown/Yankelovich Partners' 2002 National Travel Monitor presentation will also include results from a recent poll on the anticipated effects of the stock market on travel plans. Following the presentation, a panel of Hawai'i travel professionals will discuss the findings, and their experience and expectations for the future. Panel participants will include Frank Haas, Hawai'i Tourism Authority marketing director, and Sue Kanoho, Kaua'i Visitors Bureau executive director. The event is planned from 11:30 a.m. registration to 1:30 p.m. in the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Fee. Register by Wednesday: 262-6719.
MONDAY
• "The Minority Report: WOMEN WINNING IN MALE-DOMINATED FIELDS," will be the subject of a panel discussion today, sponsored by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center, 4:30 p.m. networking reception and 6 p.m. panel discussion, at Donato's Restaurant at Manoa Marketplace. Fee. Information: 522-8136.
TUESDAY
• John Adams, president and chief executive officer of Hawaiian Airlines, will speak on the airline business at the meeting of the ROTARY CLUB OF HONOLULU. The meeting is scheduled noon-1 p.m. in The Royal Hawaiian hotel's Monarch Room. Call: Debbie Jenkins, 922-5526.
• A "BUSINESS AFTER HOURS" pau hana "mixer," sponsored by the chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i, will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Buca di Beppo restaurant, in the Ward entertainment complex. Call: 545-4300.
• A free COMPUTER BOOT CAMP is offered 3-4 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 Nu'uanu Ave. Attendees will have access to training videos and resource materials. Workshops and free counseling are also offered. Appointments: 522-8130.
• The MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HONOLULU will offer free weekly orientation sessions to minority business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. The sessions, scheduled 9-10:30 a.m. every Tuesday in the center's offices in Suite 2506 of the Executive Center, 1088 Bishop St., will offer advice on business start-up, marketing plans, loans, employee handbooks and access to capital. Free. Reservations: 521-6221.
• A free "basic investing workshop" will be held at Edward Jones offices at 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 304, 6-7:30 p.m. tomorrow, and Oct. 29. Information: 543-6034.
• A free workshop on setting financial and investment goals, sponsored by Edward Jones financial firm, will be offered 6 p.m. Tuesday and Oct. 30 in their offices in Manoa Marketplace, Suite 5-205. Reservations: 988-9225.
WEDNESDAY
• The KANE'OHE BUSINESS GROUP will hold its City Council forum luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at the Pohai Nani Good Samaritan Retirement Community ballroom, 45-090 Namoku St. Guest speakers are Cecelia Chang, of the city prosecutor's office, and Jack Tonaki, of the public defender's Office. Members free; fee for guests. Register by today: 235-0111.
• "RETIREMENT PLANNING FOR BUSINESS OWNERS," sponsored by the Minority Business Development Center of Honolulu, for business owners and prospective entrepreneurs, will be offered 6-8 p.m. at Suite 2506 of the Executive Center, 1088 Bishop St. Reservations: 521-6221.
THURSDAY
• A "PAU HANA MIXER," for young professionals in Hawai'i, 6-8 p.m., at Aaron's restaurant, Ala Moana Hotel. Fee. Call: 782-7576.
• The HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK, a networking opportunity for small-business owners and professionals, meets 12:01-1:15 p.m. Thursdays at Sansei Seafood Restaurant, Restaurant Row. Call: Tracy Nakashima, 525-6028.
• PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S NETWORK tradeshow and luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (luncheon, noon) Hale Koa Hotel, Waikiki Room. Fee; guests welcome. Register by noon today: 533-4800.
• The "ROAD TO LONG TERM CARE," is the topic of a free workshop sponsored by Edward Jones financial firm, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in their offices at 'Aiea Shopping Center, 99-115 'Aiea Heights Drive, #254. Reservations: 487-5066.
SATURDAY
• A seminar on "EFFECTIVELY MANAGING CHANGE," will be offered as part of an upcoming scholarship fund-raiser, sponsored by the American Business Women's Association, Ka Kilohana O Wahine Chapter. The seminar will be conducted by Myrtle Ching-Rappa, director of student employment at the University of Hawai'i; and past president, and current national convention chair, of the National Student Employment Association. The seminar will be 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturday at the Pearl Country Club. Fee. Register: Iris Yafuso, 527-8269.
• The Hawaii State Federal Credit Union's Financial Education Program offers two seminars: "THE LONG TERM HEALTH CARE DILEMMA" at 9 a.m., and "WEDDINGS ON A BUDGET" at 11:15 a.m. Both will be at the credit union's main branch at 560 Halekauwila St. in the multipurpose room on the fourth floor. Free; open to the public. Register: 587-2700.
• "WOMEN AND INVESTING," a seminar sponsored by Edward Jones financial firm, will be offered 10-11 a.m. Saturday and 6-7 p.m. Oct. 31, at 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 304. Information: 543-6034.
• A free "FINANCIAL WORKSHOP FOR INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS," sponsored by Edward Jones financial firm, is scheduled 9-11 a.m. three consecutive Saturdays, beginning this week. They are scheduled in their offices in the Medical Arts Building, 1010 S. King St., Suite 603A. Register: 591-8757.
UPCOMING
• "BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT i COMPETING TO SUCCEED," is the theme of the 44th Annual Public Relations Dinner Meeting of the local chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants set for Nov. 7. Speaking will be Jeff Arce, chief financial officer of The Macnaughton Group; Lisa Gibson, chief operating officer of Enterprise Honolulu, and Leigh-Ann Miyasato, executive director of HiBEAM. The cocktails/dinner/program meeting is scheduled 5:30-8:30 p.m. at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Register by Oct. 28: Ray Suganuma, 585-7366.
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.
