Coming Events
Advertiser Staff
MONDAY
• "TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR MONEY2!", a television series, continues. Presented by the University of Hawai'i Cooperative Extension Service, the series features local professionals advising on money management, with no company or product endorsements. Airs at noon weekdays through June 12. Channels: O'ahu, Oceanic 55 and Craig 21; Hilo and Kona, Na Leo 54; Kaua'i, Hoike 10. Will be rebroadcast July 21-30 to include Maui broadcast. Viewer's Guide telecourse packet available for $10. Information: 956-7212, e-mail moneyed@hawaii.edu. On the Web: www2.ctahr.hawaii.edu/tcyour$.
• Hawai'i Pacific University offers a seminar about its graduate program Weekend MBA for Business Professionals; 5:30 p.m., HPU Graduate Service Center, 1164 Bishop St., suite 911. Free. 543-8034.
TUESDAY
• "Building a Business Plan You Can Sell," the second of three seminars on entrepreneurship, presented by the Wayne Brown Institute, will help participants analyze and strengthen their company or proposed company; a panel of venture professionals will answer questions. 9 a.m.-noon, Hawaii Health Care Business Incubator, suite 2500, Harbor Court, 55 Merchant St. $25. Registration: e-mail rjensen@venturecapital.org.
• The MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HONOLULU offers weekly orientation sessions to minority business owners and prospective entrepreneurs on business startup, marketing plans, loans, employee handbooks and access to capital; 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the center's offices, suite 2506 of the Executive Center, 1088 Bishop St. Free. Reservations: 521-6221.
• Edward Jones presents a free seminar on investing with insight on the state of the nation, economy and financial markets, with a live telecast of Newsweek columnist and ABC commentator George Will. 12:30 p.m., at three locations: Office of representative David Nako (American Savings Bank Tower, 1001 Bishop St., suite 1080. Reservations: 533-4980), office of representative Steven Horikawa (320 Ward Ave., suite 206. Reservations: 596-0076), and office of representative David Livingston (1580 Makaloa St., suite 901. Reservations: 947-2255). Seminar repeats at 2:30 p.m. at the offices of Horikawa and Livingston only.
• COMPUTER BOOT CAMP is offered 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays to all small-business owners interested in using computer technology to improve and expand operations and management. 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, Hawaii Women's Business Center and SCORE. Prerequisite is a center orientation, offered at 9 a.m. Tuesdays or 2 p.m. Thursdays at 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., suite A. Workshops and free counseling also offered. Appointments: 522-8130.
WEDNESDAY
• "NXLEVEL FOR ENTREPRENEURS," a course for business owners, presented by the Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network and Leeward Community College; 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 27 at LCC. Fee. Information/registration: 455-0477.
THURSDAY
• The Hawaii Council of Associations of Apartment Owners' membership meeting and luncheon will feature Sue Savio, president of Insurance Associates, speaking on "The Insurance Merry-go-round"; 11:30 a.m., Hale Koa Hotel, Banyan room. $20. Reservations deadline is noon, June 10: 533-2528.
• ALA MOANA TOASTMASTERS luncheon meetings, with opportunities to improve public and impromptu speaking abilities, noon-1 p.m. Thursdays, The Wisteria restaurant. Pay for own lunch. 368-2757.
• 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. 525-6028.
• "Learn About Career Opportunities in Teaching English as a Second Language," a Hawai'i Pacific University workshop, 12:15 p.m., HPU building, 1166 Fort St., room 203-C or 203-D. Free. 544-0238.
SATURDAY
• "Start-up: The Hawaii Entrepreneurs Bootcamp," presented by the Pacific Asian Center, for aspiring entrepreneurs; no business background necessary. Five Saturdays: June 14, 21, 28, and July 12, 19; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., UH-Manoa College of Business, room D-204. Fee; registration deadline June 10; scholarships available. 956-5083, on the Web: www.hawaiibootcamps.com.
• "Smart Women Finish Rich," seminar on financial security, hosted and presented by Edward Jones representative Rhodora Pagay, 10-11 a.m., Edward Jones offices, 1360 S. Beretania St., suite 304. Free. R.S.V.P.: 543-6034.
UPCOMING
• "BEFORE DISASTER STRIKES," workshop on natural disaster preparation for building owners, property managers and contractors, building engineers/facilities managers and business owners; with panelists from O'ahu Civil Defense, American Red Cross and the Honolulu Fire and Police departments, and moderator Albert "Spike" Denis. 8-11 a.m. June 18 at Ala Moana Hotel. $35 for BOMA and IREM members, $45 for non-members. Registration deadline June 11: 847-0143.
• "THE OUTLOOK FOR HAWAI'I'S SHIPPING INDUSTRY," luncheon meeting presented by the Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners, with speaker Jim Andrasick, president of Matson Navigation Co.; 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. June 19 at Hawaii Prince Hotel. $26 for HSCP members, $31 for non-members, $280 for table of 10. Registration deadline June 13: registration form at www.hscp.org. Information: 537-2356.
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.
