Coming Events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
• Tina McNealey of Becker Communications, who has organized such events as the opening of Meritage Restaurant, relaunch of Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, Hilo Hattie's 40th anniversary and the recent launch of Maui's Krispy Kreme doughnuts, will speak to a luncheon meeting of the Public Relations Society of America on "Back to Basics: Secrets Behind Creating Successful Events," 11:30 a.m. (registration) Feb. 18, at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel's Puna Room. Fee; nonmembers and students welcome. Reservations: Lou Torraca, 254-3286.
• The Project Management Institute, Honolulu Chapter, will feature Manuel C. Menendez III, executive director of the city Office of Economic Development and Office of Waikiki Development, speaking on "Unique Applications of Project Management in Government. ... Increasing Effectiveness of Programs, Projects and Services." The luncheon meeting takes place 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 18 at The Plaza Club. Fee; nonmembers and students welcome. Reservations: 433-7093.
TODAY
• "HEART TO HEART: PARTNERS IN LIFE AND BUSINESS," a discussion on how one can work alongside a spouse in the successful running of a business, will be held 5 to 8 p.m. at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. The event, one of the quarterly Business Roundtable discussions sponsored by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center, will feature owner-couples from Cinnamon Girl, LavaNet, Hawaii Nautical and The Cole Academy. Fee. Registration: Oliv'e, 522-8136.
TOMORROW
• STATE AND FEDERAL TAX WORKSHOP sponsored by Hawaii Women's Business Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee: $25. Registration: Oliv'e, 522-8136.
• The MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HONOLULU offers free weekly orientation sessions to minority business owners and prospective entrepreneurs, 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday in the center's offices, Suite 2506 of the Executive Center, 1088 Bishop St. 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 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, city Office of Economic Development, Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network, Hawai'i Women's Business Center and SCORE and is open to all clients of the center who have attended a center orientation, 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.
WEDNESDAY
• A free Investing Basics Seminar sponsored by Edward Jones financial firm will be offered 1:30 p.m. in their offices at Manoa Marketplace, Suite 5-205. Reservations: 988-9225.
• "STRAIGHT SCOOPS ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING," a discussion of how local business owners can secure lucrative government contracts, will be held 9 to 11 a.m. , sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Hawai'i Women's Business Center. The event will be at the Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave. Fee. Oliv'e, 522-8136.
THURSDAY
• 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: 226-7686.
• The HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK 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.
FRIDAY
• Microsoft security strategies roadshow, sponsored by Microsoft, Avanade and network Associates, an educational seminar on how information professionals can secure servers, engage security practices, gauge the benefits of intrusion protection and implement security patch management, 8 a.m. (registration) to 4:30 p.m., Hawaii Prince Hotel, Waikiki and Golf Club, 100 Holomoana St. Free. Pre-registration recommended: Dave Bernard, 970-663-4700.
UPCOMING
• "Learn How to Master Focus, Momentum and Synergy in Your Organization and Turn People Into Peak Performers — Five Factor Theory," presented by Glenn Furuya, president and founder of Leadership Works, a breakfast program of the Society of Human Resources Management, 7:15 to 9:30 a.m. Feb. 18, The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Fee; nonmembers welcome. Register by Wednesday: 236-2429.
Business meetings of general interest are listed in the "Coming Events" column each Monday. Submit notices at least two weeks in advance. Fax: 525-6763. Mail: Coming Events, Business Section, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. E-mail: business@honoluluadvertiser.com.
