Coming Events

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BEST BETS

• Sidney A. Hayakawa, federal security director at Honolulu airport, will detail transportation-related security changes at Hawai'i's two points of entry — the airport and the state's docks — in the third of a series of Homeland Security Programs, sponsored by the JAPAN-AMERICA SOCIETY of Hawai'i. Hayakawa is a former member of the Honolulu Police Department, and was the first Asian American in the Drug Enforcement Administration to reach senior inspector rank. The luncheon meeting is planned from an 11:30 a.m. registration Wednesday at the Pacific Beach Hotel's Mahimahi Room. Fee; non-members welcomed. Registration: Alana Anderson, 524-4450.

• Are client lunches tax-deductible as a small-business expense? How about deductions for travel, personal meals and entertainment? "ALL YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT TRAVEL, MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES" will be the subject of a workshop 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network, at the Small Business Resource Center, Chinatown Gateway Plaza, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Registration: 522-8131.

• "SMART WOMEN FINISH RICH," a free financial planning seminar for women, sponsored by Edward Jones, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, 1360 S. Beretania St., Suite 304. Reservations: 543-6034.

TUESDAY

• "Tech and Telecom Regulation in Hawai'i," will be the focus in the next of a monthly "ThinkTech Law Series," sponsored by ThinkTech Hawai'i. The series offers discussions on legal subjects of interest to high-tech entrepreneurs and professions, presented by local and visiting business attorneys practicing in areas relating to technology. The discussion is scheduled 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the University of Hawai'i Outreach College-Downtown, 900 Fort Street Mall, lower level. Participating will be attorneys Alan M. Oshima and Michael Q.Y. Lau, partners in the law firm of Oshima Chun Fong & Chung; and Francis K. Mukai, firm counsel. Information: www.outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm or www.thinktechhawaii.com. Fee. Registration: 956-8400.

• The MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HONO-LULU will offer free weekly orientation sessions to minority business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. The sessions, scheduled 9 to 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 startup, marketing plans, loans, employee handbooks and access to capital. Free. Reservations: 521-6221.

• A free COMPUTER BOOT CAMP is offered 3 to 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., (#A). Attendees will have access to training videos and resource materials. Workshops and free counseling are also offered. Appointments: 522-8130.

THURSDAY

• PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S NETWORK, monthly luncheon meeting, from 11:30 a.m. registration, Thursday at the Hale Koa Hotel. Speakers: Gloria Garvey and Brook Gramann, of Brand Strategy Group, speaking on tailoring branding solutions to the business or individual to build strong commercial followings. Fee; guests welcomed. RSVP, 533-4800.

UPCOMING

• A Kaua'i workshop aimed at reducing on-the-job injuries and illnesses and ensuant workers' compensation costs is scheduled Feb. 25. The workshop, "Effective Safety and Health Supervision" is scheduled 9 a.m. to noon at the Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Center, and is sponsored by the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network-Kaua'i Center. Fee. RSVP by Friday: Clara Oligo, (808) 246-1748.

• American Society of Women Accountants, Honolulu chapter, monthly luncheon meeting, noon to 1 p.m., Feb. 25, at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza Building. Speaker: Bill Spencer, president, Hawai'i Venture Capital Association, on "Venture Capital and Angel Investing in Hawai'i." Fee; guests welcomed. RSVP by Wednesday: Susan Song, 527-4234.

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.