Coming Events

Advertiser Staff

BEST BETS

• Management concepts that have proven successful for the Disney empire will be the subject of a daylong event Wednesday sponsored by the Hawaii Employers Council. The "Disney Keys to Excellence" will include discussions on proven Disney concepts such as building employee ownership and pride, selecting "right-fit" employees, developing a service philosophy and the Disney link between loyalty and financial results, 7:30 a.m. (registration) to 4:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Fee; noncouncil members welcome. Call: 440-8888 or www.hecouncil.org.

• An electronic filing seminar for CPAs, enrolled agents and tax practitioners wanting to become electronic return originators will be offered tomorrow by the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network, with a CPA and representatives of the IRS and state Tax Department, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Small Business Resource Center, Chinatown Gateway Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Small fee. Information/early registration: 522-8131.

TUESDAY

• KANEOHE ROTARY CHRISTMAS AUCTION, benefiting Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation and Rotary International Foundation, 6 p.m., Pohai Nani Good Samaritan Kauhale, 45-090 Namoku St., Ruth Orcutt Bacon Auditorium. Public welcome. Reservations: 263-4016.

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

• A free COMPUTER BOOT CAMP is offered from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to small-business owners interested in using computer technology to improve and expand operations. 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, 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 also are offered. Appointments: 522-8130.

THURSDAY

• The Hawaii Women's Business Center and Small Business Administration will sponsor the third in a series of workshops on procurement and contracting opportunities, especially in construction and federal government. Representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the SBA will participate. The workshop is from 9 to 11 a.m. at 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee payable at the door. Registration: Oliv'e: 522-8136.

• AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Punahele Chapter, monthly dinner meeting and Christmas program, 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Waialae Country Club. Fee. Call: Tina Kaneshiro, 668-2502.

• ALA MOANA TOASTMASTERS no-host luncheon meetings, with opportunities to improve public and impromptu speaking abilities, noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays, The Wisteria restaurant. Guests welcome. Information: 226-7686.

• 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.

• Edward Jones financial services firm will present "Build Your Financial Future Today: Personal Finance Education at a High Tea," 2:30 p.m., Keolu Shopping Center, Suite 106-A. Free. Reservations: 263-4784.

UPCOMING

• Edward Jones also has these upcoming events:

• Long-term care insurance seminar, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 304. Reservations: 543-6034.

• Estate planning seminar, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Keolu Shopping Center, Suite 106-A. Free. Reservations: 263-4784.

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.