Coming Events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
• Karl E. Stahlkoph will speak to the local chapter of the World Future Society at a luncheon meeting, noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Stahlkoph is president of Renewable Hawaii as well as senior vice president, energy solutions, and chief technology officer for Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc. In the latter position, he is responsible for forming and executing short- and long-term technology strategies for HECO, including renewable energy programs. Public welcome. Reservations: Frances Mossman, 225-3548.
• James E. Lukasweski — known as the "consultant's consultant" for his expertise in managing legal challenges while preserving an organization's reputation — will be the featured speaker May 6 at a luncheon sponsored by the Public Relations Society of America, Hawai'i chapter. Lukasweski, a fellow of the organization, will speak on "EFFECTIVELY MANAGING REPUTATIONAL RISKS IN HIGH-PROFILE LITIGATION" at the meeting, which starts with 11:30 a.m. registration at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa, South Pacific Ballroom. The event is focused on professionals in communications, law and human resources. A major focus of Lukasweski's practice involves counsel to executives and corporate attorneys of U.S. and international organizations involved in serious legal entanglements, such as civil, criminal, class action, anti-trust and compliance cases. He also prepares spokespeople for news interviews and news programs. A question-and-answer session will follow his appearance. Fee; nonmembers welcome. Reservations by May 3: nancy.daniels@outrigger.com. Information: Duke Gonzales, 951-3606.
• A candid "talk story" with four local businesswomen — one of them expecting a child — on how they manage to balance the two "full-time jobs" of career and family will be held as part of the Hawai'i Women's Business Center's quarterly Business Roundtable discussion. The event, "PROFESSIONAL MOMS: TRYING TO HAVE IT ALL," is scheduled 5 to 8 p.m. May 3 at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Fee; nonmembers welcome. Registration: 522-8136.
TODAY
• Former Advertiser staff writer Michele Kayal will be named Travel Writer of the Year 2004 at the Hawai'i Ecotourism Association's spring board meeting and awards luncheon today in Kahalu'u. Honored as Ecotour Operator of the Year 2004 will be Maui's Danny Boren, of Skyline Eco-Adventures. The meeting will be at Leland Miyano Gardens. Further details: Annette Kaohelaulii, 235-5431, or www.hawaiiecotourism.org.
TOMORROW
• "BE YOUR OWN BOSS," a free workshop for the prospective small-business owner, will be tomorrow, sponsored by the Service Corps of Retired Executives. The organization is a national network of volunteer business executives and professionals providing small businesses with technical and managerial counseling and training. The workshop will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Makaha Economic Development Center, 84-1170 Farrington Highway, Wai'anae. Information: Renee, 522-8132.
• "WEBSITE 101," a workshop on inexpensive Web site design and how to use the Internet to secure more business, will be offered by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow. The workshop will feature Web designer Dawn Sanders. It is scheduled at the Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee. Registration, Oliv'e, 522-8136.
• A free Sales Professionals Career Seminar, sponsored by Morgan Stanley, will be offered 5:30 p.m. tomorrow and Wednesday at 1001 Bishop St., Suite 1400. Call: Paul Loo or Tom McCarthy, 525-6900.
• The MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HONOLULU offers free, weekly orientation sessions to minority business-owners and prospective entrepreneurs. The sessions, 9 a.m. 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, 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 center clients who attend a center orientation, offered 9 a.m. Tuesdays and 2 p.m. Thursdays at 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Attendees have access to training videos and resource materials. Workshops and free counseling are also offered. Appointments: 522-8130.
WEDNESDAY
• A seminar on "living on a fixed income while generating funds for retirement" will be offered by Edward Jones financial firm, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Manoa Marketplace office, 2752 Woodlawn Drive, No 5-205. Free. Information: 988-9225.
THURSDAY
• Robert T. Parry, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Franciso for 18 years, will discuss "GLOBALIZATION: THREAT OR OPPORTUNITY FOR U.S. ECONOMY?" at a dinner meeting Thursday of the Hawaii Society of Investment Professionals. The meeting begins with 5:30 p.m. cocktails at the Bankers Club, First Hawaiian Bank, downtown headquarters. The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco serves the 12th Federal Reserve District, which includes Hawai'i. Parry is also a member of the Federal Open Market Committee. Fee. Information: Teri Holomalia, 525-6246.
• The Hawaii Tourism Authority will bring together educators, cultural specialists, healthcare practitioners and people from Hawai'i's health, wellness and tourism industries at a full-day workshop focused on the state's HEALTH AND WELLNESS TOURISM. The workshop is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Hawai'i Convention Center, room 319. Fee. Registration by today: 535-5558.
• "BUILD YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE TODAY: PERSONAL FINANCE EDUCATION," a retirement planning seminar and high tea, will be offered by Edward Jones financial firm, 1 p.m. Thursday at Keolu Shopping Center, 1090 Keolu Drive, Suite 106-A, Enchanted Lake. Free. Reservations: 263-4784.
• 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 12:01 to 1:15 p.m. Thursdays at Sansei Seafood Restaurant, Restaurant Row. Information: Tracy Nakashima, 525-6028.
SATURDAY
• "How to be an Effective and Empowered Business Woman," a discussion of how the female entrepreneur can harness the power behind change and use it to reach both personal and professional goals will be the focus of an upcoming daylong workshop sponsored by the Hawaii Women's Business Center. The workshop will feature Alison Zecha, executive-, leadership- and life-coach; and Sunny Massad, president and founder of Hawaii Wellness Institute. The event is planned from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee. Required registration: 522-8136.
• A free job fair, sponsored by the Waipahu Assembly of God, Lighthouse Outreach Center and Waipahu Neighborhood Improvement Association, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, 94-230 Leokane St. Information on voter registration and vocational and educational opportunities, and activities for children, will be provided. Information: Chuck Wheatley, 671-5262.
UPCOMING
• This year's Building Industry Association of Hawaii RENAISSANCE BUILDING AND REMODELING AWARDS program is adding a new division, "BuiltGreen," to its award categories. The annual awards program recognizes skill and craftsmanship of the industry's contractors, developers, architects and designers. Other categories include details, residential and commercial remodeling, new residential and commercial construction, kitchen and bath, historical, and landscaping. Winners will be recognized at an awards banquet July 30 at the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel. Entry form deadline is Wednesday. Information: Tracy Jefferson, 847-4664, Ext. 201, or www.bia-hawaii.com.
• A "FEDERAL GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP" will be jointly sponsored May 4 by Resource Central, a project of The Research Corp. of the University of Hawai'i, and the non-profit alliance Hawaii Youth Services Network. It will be at 677 Ala Moana, Room 716. Presenters include Joanne Yamada, executive director of Resource Central, who will discuss long-term sustainability and fund-raising diversification; and Judith Clark, executive director of the Hawaii Youth Services Network, who has extensive grant-writing experience and has served as grant reviewer for several federal agencies. Fee. Reservations: 521-4511, Ext. 3.
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.
