Coming Events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
• Bruce Nobles, former Hawaiian Airlines chief executive officer, is expected to discuss the proposed reorganization plans of bankrupt Hawaiian Airlines and why he thinks the airline has a strong future in Hawai'i. He will speak to the 7:15 a.m. meeting Thursday of the ROTARY CLUB OF METROPOLITAN HONOLULU at The Plaza Club. Free; fee for breakfast/coffee. Reservations: Jennifer Bowers, 543-3512.
• The timeshare industry will be the topic of a meeting of the HAWAII SOCIETY OF CORPORATE PLANNERS. The expected growth in the industry — and figures that place Hawai'i as the second-most desirable state in which to own timeshare property — will be discussed at the luncheon event, scheduled from 11:30 a.m., April 15, at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Speakers include David Miller, president and chief executive officer of Architects Hawaii, whose projects have included the Ko Olina Resort timeshare development; Mitch Imanaka, managing partner of Imanaka Kudo & Fujimoto, which is heavily involved in Hawai'i's timeshare development; and Mark Wang, vice president of Hilton Grand Vacations Club, who is responsible for managing Hilton Hawaiian Village timeshare developments. Fee; reduced registration by Friday. Information: Roberta Cullen: 537-2356.
TOMORROW
• The MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HONOLULU offers free weekly sessions to minority business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. The sessions, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays in the center's offices at Executive Center, 1088 Bishop St., Suite 2506, offer advice on business startups, 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 small-business owners who want to use 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, city Office of Economic Development, Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network, Hawai'i Women's Business Center and SCORE. Workshops and free counseling are also offered. Appointments: 522-8130.
THURSDAY
• The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATORS local chapter will stage its annual 'Ilima Awards dinner from 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hale Koa Hotel, Banyan Tree Showroom, Fort DeRussy. The awards recognize communications professionals throughout Hawai'i. Reservations: Earlene Dowell, 544-0825.
• 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. 226-7686.
• The HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK, a networking organization for small-business owners and professionals, meets noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursdays at Sansei Seafood Restaurant, Restaurant Row. Information: 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.
