Coming Events
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BEST BETS
• The economic benefits of Hawaiian issues — specifically the federal recognition bill now before Congress — will be the focus of an upcoming speech to the HAWAII SOCIETY OF CORPORATE PLANNERS. Speaking will be Robin J. Danner, president of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement. The luncheon meeting and speech, "Native Hawaiian Recognition: Why Hawai'i Companies Should Care," is open to the public and scheduled noon to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Haleakala/Kilauea rooms. The direct financing for Hawai'i-based programs proposed in the Akaka bill now before Congress, said Danner, would have a multiplier effect in the local economy of about $216 million. Fee (higher after Sept. 12); nonmembers welcome. Information: Roberta Cullen, 537-2356.
• A sneak peek at preview tapes of the television networks' new fall lineups is on tap for the meeting of the Hawaii Advertising federation, noon (11:30 a.m. registration) to 2 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Fee; nonmembers welcomed (higher fee after Friday). Information: 532-0555.
• The future of Hawai'i's economy for 2004 — and a few tips for a company's success — will be the focus of an upcoming speech by Don Horner, president and chief operating officer of First Hawaiian Bank. He speaks to the membership luncheon meeting of the ASSOCIATION OF RECORDS MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS (ARMA), Hawai'i chapter, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Haleakala/Kilauea rooms. His speech is titled, "Doing Business in Hawai'i in 2004." Fee; nonmembers welcomed. Reservations by Friday. Information: Grace Chinen, 844-3057.
TUESDAY
• "INTRO TO NUMBERS," a workshop sponsored by the Hawaii Women's Business Center, will show how to keep financial records and what system best suits a business's needs. The session, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Small Business Resource Center, Suite A, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., is offered as a prerequisite to the center's six-session, Interactive Computerized Booking series, using the "QuickBooks" application. Fee. Registration: 522-8136.
• 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., Suite A. Attendees will have access to training videos and resource materials. Workshops and free counseling are also offered. Appointments: 522-8130.
THURSDAY
• "Trade-show expert," Charlene T. Dave, will share secrets on maximizing trade-show presentations and profits at an upcoming meeting of the DIRECT SELLING WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION (DSWA), Hawai'i chapter. The meeting is planned 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, Kalakaua and Paoakalani avenues, Coconut Room. Fee; guests welcome. Reservations: Grace, 375-1504, or online, www.mydswa.org.
• HAWAI'I KAI JAYCEES, general membership meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at the Mo'ili'ili Community Center. Call: Stan Fichtman, 295-4630.
• 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: 368-2757.
• 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.
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.
