Coming Events
Advertiser Staff
WEDNESDAY
• HAWAI'I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY offers a seminar about its nursing program. Topics covered are key features of the nursing program, curriculum, admissions requirements and course offerings. Nursing as a career will also be discussed. 12:15 p.m., Hawai'i Pacific University Building, Room 203-C or 203-D, 1166 Fort Street. Free. Information: 544-0238.
THURSDAY
• "WHY TRAIN? A REVOLUTIONARY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT APPROACH," presentation on work force training techniques sponsored by The Hawaii Small Business Development Center with Robin Byrne, an internationally acclaimed author and trainer. 8:30-11:30 a.m., Pearl Country Club, 98-535 Kaonohi St. Information: 522-8131
• "HOW TO SHORTEN THE TIME IT TAKES TO GET A COLLEGE DEGREE," a seminar especially designed for working adults with some college, military or working experience, 12:15 p.m., Hawai'i Pacific University, Suite 1100, 1164 Bishop St. Free. Information: 544-9300.
• HAWAI'I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY presents a workshop about its FLEX MBA Program; an opportunity for working students who require flexibility in pursuing an MBA degree. Open to the public. 5:30 p.m., HPU Graduate Service Center, Suite 911, 1164 Bishop St. Free. 543-8034.
SATURDAY
• 2003 HAWAII SMALL BUSINESS FAIR, an opportunity for small-business owners and professionals seeking information and assistance; government and nonprofit agencies will provide free and low-cost services including training programs and seminars, counseling, and small-business loan programs. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Leeward Community College, 96-045 Ala Ike St. Free. 587-1786.
• "REMODEL IT RIGHT," a seminar on multi-generational home design by the Hawaii Remodelers Council will feature award-winning architect Paul Noborikawa of ADI Design Group who will share his expertise in designing multi-generational homes; a panel of industry professionals will also discuss the remodeling process. 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Kahala Mall, center stage, 4211 Wai'alae Ave. 847-4666 ext.210, on the Web: www.bia-hawaii.com.
SUNDAY
• THE AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION-IMUA CHAPTER presents a fund-raising luncheon with special guest Erin Brockovich. Brockovich will speak about her life, work and new television series "Final Justice," which focuses on women who have overcome overwhelming odds to do something courageous for others. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom. $75 for advanced tickets, $100 at the door. 545-1909. On the Web: www.erinbrockovich.wallstreetwebmasters.com.
UPCOMING
• THE ANNUAL PROGRESSIVE DINNER, hosted by the Hawaii Restaurant Association, begins with cocktails at Kapono's at Aloha Tower Marketplace. Guests will board buses to visit one restaurant for a first course and another for an entree, winding up back at Kapono's for drinks, desserts, music and a grand prize drawing. Tickets are $75 for the "gold package" and $100 for the "platinum package." Participating restaurants include Aaron's, Buca di Beppo, Ciao Mein, Chai's Island Bistro, Compadres Bar & Grill, Duc's Bistro, Gyotaku, Marbella, Kincaid's, O'ahu Country Club, Morton's of Chicago, Palomino, Ryan's Grill and Singha. June 23. Information: 536-9105.
• THE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII presents a three-day workshop for contractors titled "Construction Quality Management for Contractors." noon-4 p.m. June 24-26. Honolulu Community College, Building 2, Room 514, 874 Dillingham Blvd. Registration deadline June 17: 847-4666 ext.210.
• TOASTMASTERS presents a series on improving public and impromptu speaking abilities. Presentations are led by local Toastmasters members. Eight weekly sessions begin July 3. Thursdays 6-7 p.m., American Cancer Society, Queen Emma Room, 2370 Nu'uanu Ave. $20 for materials. Registration deadline June 30: 432-9158.
• "STAYING SANE: HOW TO MANAGE CHANGE IN A STRESS-FILLED ENVIRONMENT," a workshop on accepting change and managing stress during unexpected life events and the stressful events of recent history. This event is sponsored by the Hawaii Women's Business Center. noon-4 p.m. July 11. Hawaii Women's Business Center, Suite A, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave. $35. Registration: 522-8136.
• "TILLING THE SOIL OF OPPORTUNITY," a course for farmers, produce distributors and others in agriculture-related businesses, presented by the Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network and Leeward Community College. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekend sessions on July 12-13 and 19-20. Registration: 455-0477.
• "TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR MONEY2!", a television series 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. Channels: O'ahu, Oceanic 55 and Craig 21; Hilo and Kona, Na Leo 54; Kaua'i, Hoike 10. noon. July 21-30. Viewer's Guide telecourse packet available for $10. Information: 956-7212, e-mail moneyed@hawaii.edu. On the Web: www2.ctahr.hawaii.edu/tcyour$.
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.
