Coming Events

Advertiser Staff

UPCOMING BEST BETS

• Big Island real estate professionals and condominium owners will have a chance to take their concerns straight to the state Real Estate Commission at a "Specialists Office for the Day" in Kailua, Kona, May 8. The chance to bring real estate-related concerns — including licensing laws, continuing realtor education and certification, and condo boards and association matters — will be scheduled simultaneously with commission standing committee meetings: 9:30 a.m., Condominium Review committee; 10:30 a.m., Laws and Rules Review committee; and 11 a.m., Education Review Committee. The meetings will be at the Kona Board of Realtors conference room, 75-240 Nani Kailua Drive, Suite 157. Appointments required: Big Island 974-4000, #62643; O'ahu 586-2643.

• "The Krispy Kreme Experience!" interesting insights of one of america's favorite retail successes, as told by company "story master" Steve Anderson, vice president of community building for Krispy Kreme doughnuts, is scheduled before an upcoming dinner meeting of the Sales and marketing Executives of Honolulu. The meeting begins with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., May 27, at the Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii hotel. Reservations: Roberta Cullen, 537-1158 or www.smehonolulu.com.

MONDAY

• "THE OUTLOOK FOR THE U.S. ECONOMY and Financial Markets," featuring Art Rutzen, chairman and chief executive officer of SDR Capital Management, and Nancy Woodal, chief investment officer, will take place today through the local offices of Charles Schwab & Co. brokerage firm. The free public workshop will be from 5:30 p.m. (registration 5 p.m.) to 7 p.m. in the Owner's Suite, Room 2312 of the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island. Information: Colleen Blacktin, 532-9781.

• Today is the reservations deadline for Wednesday's U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) 16th Annual Statewide Awards Luncheon at the Sheraton Waikiki Resort, including the 2003 SBA Lenders of the Year; the SBA Tibbetts Award for technology, and 29 small-business owners and advocates recognized from across the state. Preceding the noon luncheon will be a "Winner's Circle" small-business fair from 11 a.m. showcasing products, services and achievements of outstanding small businesses. RSVP: 541-2990.

TUESDAY

• The best time to send marketing e-mail messages, which factors influence viewers to open or ignore them, and pointers to ensure your company's marketing message achieves high rankings in search engines will all be among topics discussed at a three-part marketing seminar sponsored by the Kauai Chamber of Commerce this summer. The series, "SHARPEN YOUR MARKETING TOOLS," will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on the following dates: Tuesday, "How to Write Dynamic, Results-Oriented Marketing Materials"; on June 19, "Maximizing the Power of the World Wide Web; and on July 24, "Guidelines for Using E-mail Marketing Successfully."

Presenter is Debra Jason, freelance copywriter, Web marketing consultant and owner of The Write Direction. Fee; non-Chamber members welcome. Registration/locations: (808) 245-7363.

• Representatives from Hawai'i nonprofit organizations are invited to two free workshops on "STRATEGIES TO CONTAIN UNEMPLOYMENT COSTS," sponsored by Aloha United Way and the Joint Agencies' Trust, from 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow and 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. The sessions will be led by Paul Fountain, director of national programs for the trust, who has 25 years' experience dealing with unemployment issues. Registration: Lorraine Phillips, (800) 442-4867.

• A free public information session on Hawai'i Pacific University's master of arts program in three areas — human resource management, global leadership and organizational change — will be offered at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow. Also scheduled is a free program on the university's masters in business program, 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Both sessions will be at the HPU's Graduate Service Center, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 911. Information: 544-0279.

• The MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HONOLULU will offer free weekly orientations to minority business owners and prospective entrepreneurs, 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday in the center's offices, Suite 2506 of the Executive Center, 1088 Bishop St. Advice will be offered on business startup, marketing plans, loans, employee handbooks and access to capital. Free. Reservations: 521-6221.

• A free COMPUTER BOOT CAMP takes place 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays for 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. It 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., #A. Attendees will have access to training videos and resource materials. Workshops and free counseling are also offered. Appointments: 522-8130.

WEDNESDAY

• The Hawaii Advertising Federation will feature clever concepts for ads that never saw the light of day at the light-hearted "UN-PELE AWARDS" ceremony luncheon, 11:30 a.m. (registration) to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Mauna Kea Ballroom of the Hawaii Prince Hotel. Voting will take place at the luncheon. Fee; nonmembers and students welcome. Information: 532-0555.

• "IS A WILL ENOUGH?" a discussion of topics on estate planning — including why it is important, the difference between a trust and a will, and estate considerations in the event of sickness or death — will be offered by Edward Jones financial firm, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and May 7, at their offices at 1123 11th Ave., Suite 101B. Free. Registration: 734-8889.

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.