Coming Events
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BEST BETS
• Hawaii Wellness Institute offers a weekly support group on "How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself," 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays until Oct. 7 at the institute's retreat center. Fee. Reservations: 263-2870.
• The University of Hawai'i Cooperative Extension Service presents a seven-week telecourse featuring Hawai'i professionals on money management. "Take Charge of Your Money!" series begins 8 p.m. on O'ahu (Oceanic channel 55, Craig channel 21), in Kona and Hilo (Na Leo channel 54), and on Kaua'i (Ho'ike channel 10). Future times vary; to air on Maui also. Free; fee for telecourse packet. Information: 956-7212 or www2.ctahr.hawaii.edu/tcyour$.
TUESDAY
• The Small Business Resource Center offers computer orientations to its clients. Individuals can join by attending an orientation at the center. "Computer Boot Camp" is 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Free. Scheduling: 522-8130.
• Edward Jones Investments offers a three-week financial workshop for individual investors. "Is now the time to invest?" begins 6 p.m. at Manoa Marketplace office. Free. Reservations: 988-9225.
• "Issues on Steel Framing Construction: A Round-Table Discussion", organized by the Hawaii Pacific Steel Framing Alliance, Inc. and the Light Gauge Steel Engineers Association, is 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Honolulu Country Club. Registration: 485-1400 or HSA@hawaiisteel.com.
• Deena Nichols, senior vice president and director of stores for Macy's West-Hawai'i and Guam region, will discuss plans and changes for local Macy's stores at a Sales and Marketing Executives of Honolulu dinner, 5:30 p.m. at Kahala Mandarin Oriental hotel. Fee. Information: 537-1158. Registration: www.smehonolulu.com.
• Chris Grandy, associate professor, public administration at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa, will discuss his recently published book "HAWAII BECALMED: ECONOMIC LESSONS OF THE 1990s" at the Rotary Club of Honolulu's luncheon meeting at The Royal Hawaiian Monarch Room. Meeting is noon to 1 p.m.; program is 12:30 to 1 p.m. Information: Debbie Jenkins, 922-5526.
• Communication professionals and students are welcome to socialize and chat about current issues affecting Hawai'i business at a brown-bag lunch by the Hawai'i chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. "Talk Story" is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1132 Bishop St. #306. Free. Information and reservations: 543-3558 or awade@commpac.com.
WEDNESDAY
• Best practice management tools for family-owned businesses will be the topic at "Bumble Bees and Albatrosses, But They Fly," a workshop by the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Fee. Information and registration: 522-8131.
• "Entrepreneurial Business Development" offers support for those considering starting a business. The Hawaii Wellness Institute course is 6 to 8:30 p.m. weekly until Oct. 23 at the institute's retreat center. Information: 848-5544.
• Charles Schwab and the Chicago Board Options Exchange present two seminars for new and experienced investors interested in options. "Options Fundamentals" is 1 to 4:45 p.m. at the Hawaii Prince Hotel's Mauna Kea Ballroom, 100 Holomoana St. "Intermediate Options" is 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the ballroom. Fee. Reservations: (888) 396-5262.
• Shane Shimatsu, the 'Aiea/Pearl City investment representative for Edward Jones, will conduct a workshop called "Tax-free Investing," open to the public, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 98-1247 Ka'ahumanu St., Suite 108A in 'Aiea. Free. Information and registration: 487-1800.
THURSDAY
• The Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners presents a post-primaries luncheon and discussion on inside politics, featuring local political commentators Dan Boylan, Richard Borreca and Jerry Burris, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hawaii Prince Hotel's Mauna Kea Ballroom. Fee. Information: 537-2356.
• A representative for the gubernatorial winner of the Democratic party will speak at the Professional Women's Network luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at the Hale Koa Hotel's Hawaii Room. Fee. Reservations: 533-4800.
SATURDAY
• The Hawaii State Federal Credit Union's Financial Education Program offers two seminars: "Creditworthiness and tips on how a lender reviews loan requests" at 9 a.m., and "Opening the Door to your New Home" at 10:15 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. Register: 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.
