Posted on: Monday, August 23, 2004

Coming Events

Advertiser Staff

BEST BETS

• Plans to make Kaka'ako a place where people "live, work and play" will be discussed by a panel sponsored by the HAWAII VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION.

Panelists will include Dan Dinell, executive director, Hawai'i Community Development Authority, the state agency responsible for Kaka'ako redevelopment; Jeff Dinsmore, general manager of Victoria Ward and General Growth Properties, owner of more than 60 acres of Kaka'ako land, who just announced plans for a $100 million makeover of nearby Ward Center area shops; Bob Oda, project manager, Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate, which is funding a major road map effort to direct KSBE's vision for its 50-plus acres of Kaka'ako; and David Watumull, president and chief executive officer of Hawaii Biotech Inc.

The meeting, open to the public, will be 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Fee. Reservations required: 262-7329.

• A behind-the-scenes look at Aloha Shoyu's successful branding and positioning of its product for Mainland markets will be part of a business education seminar, "MAKING OF THE BRAND: GIVING YOUR PRODUCT STAR POWER." The seminar is sponsored by the Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association and state Department of Agriculture.

Luncheon speaker will be Frank Haas, director of tourism marketing for the state Tourism Authority, who will discuss "Rebranding Hawai'i — How HTA is Creating Fresh Appeal for a Mature Product."

The event will be 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Macy's Pineapple Room conference room, Ala Moana Center. Fee. Registration: Katie Anderson, 291-0727.

TODAY

• A HAWAI'I STOCK MARKET SIMULATION, a hands-on, "real-time," but simulated, buying and selling "investment" of funds over a 10-week period will be staged by the Hawai'i Council on Economic Education.

Two background workshops are offered: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 23 and Oct. 14 at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Watanabe Hall, Room 112. Fee. Information: 956-7009 or www.hawaiisms.com.

TOMORROW

• The Small Business Administration's Community Express Loan program, developed to provide financial and technical or management assistance to underserved segments of the small-business community — minorities, women, veterans and businesses in underserved communities — will be the focus of a free, one-day loan application workshop.

The workshop, co-sponsored by the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network, is noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow at 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Reservations: 522-8131.

• The MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HONOLULU offers free weekly orientation sessions to minority business owners and prospective entrepreneurs.

The sessions, from 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.

WEDNESDAY

• "Hawai'i's Tech Future: Should We Be Hanging Around For It?" will be the question posed Wednesday to the local chapter of the WORLD FUTURE SOCIETY, a group that provides a forum to discuss changes likely to take place over the next 15 to 20 years and the options they present.

Speaker will be Jay M. Fidell, a principal in the law firm of Bendet, Fidell, Sakai & Lee, and president of ThinkTechHawaii. The meeting is scheduled noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Fee; nonmembers/public welcome. Reservations required: Frances Mossman, 225-3548.

THURSDAY

• Land issues such as housing and affordability, agricultural properties, taxation and other "Hot Land Issues" will be addressed at a Thursday meeting of the Hawaii Economic Association: 11:45 a.m. (registration); noon, luncheon and program; at the Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza.

Speaking will be Dan Davidson, deputy director, land, state Department of Land and Natural Resources; and Dean Uchida, executive director, Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii. Information: Myra Brandt, 735-7500. Reservations: myra@brandts.com.

• The HAWAII SOCIETY OF CORPORATE PLANNERS will gather the 15 original members of the organization — with a special toast to founder Shirleyanne Hee Chew — in a 30th anniversary pupu and cocktail gathering, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Murphy's Pub and Restaurant, downtown. Fee; guests welcome. Information: Roberta, 537-2356.

• "A WEBSITE 201: DESIGNING YOUR FIRST WEBPAGE," workshop sponsored by Hawai'i Women's Business Center, will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. (One attendee will have a Web page designed in class.) Fee. Reservations: Oliv'e, 522-8136.

• THE BREAKFAST CLUB, a networking organization for small-business owners and professionals, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Sizzler Restaurant, Pearlridge. 456-0222.

• 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

• APPLE MACINTOSH OS X operating system lecture, demonstration and question-and-answer session — for "PC-switchers," new and experienced Mac users, and those who want to sharpen MacIntosh skills — noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays, MacMouse ClubHouse, 627 South St., Kaka'ako. Free; no reservations needed. 921-8294 or info@MacMouse.com.

• A free ESTATE PLANNING workshop, sponsored by Edward Jones financial firm, will be offered 10 a.m. Saturday in their offices at the American Savings Bank Tower, 1001 Bishop St., Suite 1080. Reservations: 533-4980.

UPCOMING

• The Hawaii Tourism Authority will continue a series of statewide workshops on 2005 funding available to tourism industry diversification niche areas, such as agritourism, cultural tourism, ecotourism, edutourism, health and wellness tourism, and technotourism.

The hearings on the COUNTY PRODUCT ENRICHMENT PROGRAM will be:

• Moloka'i: 5 to 6 p.m. today at the Mitchell Pau'ole Center conference room.

• Kona, Big Island: 5 to 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at the King Kamehameha Hotel, Honu Room.

• Hilo, Big Island: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aupuni Center conference room.

• Maui: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Maui Community College, Science Building, Room 11A.

• Kaua'i: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Moikeha Building, Conference Room 2A/B.

• O'ahu: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 1, state Convention Center, Room 313C.

(The Lana'i hearing has been held.)

Information: 973-2258 or www.hawaii.gov/tourism.

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