Coming Events

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BEST BETS

• The latest on Central Pacific Bank's proposed hostile takeover of City Bank will be the subject of an address by CPB chief executive Clinton L. Arnoldus at the June 5 luncheon meeting of the INVESTMENT SOCIETY OF HAWAII. The meeting is planned from 11:30 a.m. registration at the Central Pacific Business Club, Central Pacific Plaza, 220 S. King St., 22nd floor. Members free; fee for guests. Limited seating. Reservations by Friday: Robert Choy, 525-8393

• Erin Brockovich, whose successful fight against a California utility company for exposing 634 Hinkley, Calif., residents to a deadly toxic chemicals led to a record-breaking $333 million settlement — and a Hollywood movie on the subject — will be the guest speaker June 22 at a fund-raising luncheon for the AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Imua chapter. The luncheon is planned for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Hawaii Village, Coral Ballroom. Fee; tickets available online (www.erinbrockovich.wallstreetwebmasters.com); Borders Books, Tower Records; increased price at the door; or call 545-1909.

TUESDAY

• The MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HONOLULU 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

• Free "WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATE PLANNING WORKSHOP," sponsored by Edward Jones financial firm, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Keolu Shopping Center, Suite 106A., Enchanted Lake. Registration: 263-4784.

• A two-part workshop on contracting opportunities for women-owned businesses, "KEEPING YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE," will be presented jointly by the Hawaii Women's Business Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, and June 25. The workshops will be held at the Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave. Fee. Register by Wednesday: 522-8136.

• 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.

• ALA MOANA TOASTMASTERS luncheon meetings, with opportunities to improve public and impromptu speaking abilities, noon to 1 p.m., Thursdays, The Wisteria restaurant. Guests welcome. Information: 368-2757.

UPCOMING

Hawai'i Pacific University has three upcoming free seminars of interest to the business professional. Each is scheduled at 1164 Bishop St. Information: 544-0200.

• "Weekend MBA for Business Professionals," 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Graduate Service Center, Room 911.
• "The Master of Science in Information Systems," 5:30 p.m. tomorrow, Graduate Service Center, Room 911.
• "How to Shorten the time It Takes to Get a College Degree," 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Room 1100.

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.