Posted on: Monday, June 14, 2004

Coming Events

Advertiser Staff

BEST BETS

"THE FITZSIMONS EXPERIENCE — BUILDING A LIFE SCIENCES COMMUNITY," free lecture by Bob Olson, veteran biotechnology park pioneer, 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Kaka'ako Gateway Park; part of the Kipapa i ke Ala Lecture Series sponsored by the University of Hawai'i College of Business; RSVP. 956-5507.

COMMUNITY HOMEBUYER FAIR, free opportunity for those who want to buy a home to get information from representatives of various housing organizations, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Kapalama School, 1601 N. School St.; also 9 a.m. to noon, June 26, Filipino Community Center, 94-428 Mokuola St., Waipahu; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 10, Windward Mall Center Stage, Kane'ohe. 522-8175 ext. 223.

BUSINESS FRIENDLY INITIATIVES, panelists from state and city departments to address issues raised in the Project JOBS annual report with the focus on business-government partnerships and public infrastructure, 8 to 10:30 a.m., June 23, Dave and Buster's Showroom, Ward Complex. Panelists include Ted Liu of DBEDT, city Managing Director Ben Lee, city Design and Construction Director Tim Steinberger, Rodney Haraga of the Department of Transportation, city Environmental Services Director Frank Doyle and Donna Kiyosaki, Honolulu Board of Water Supply deputy director. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Members $15, non-members $20. Call to register, 545-4300 ext. 317 or register online at www.cochawaii.org.

TUESDAY

GUARDIANSHIP SEMINAR by Hawaii Legal Support Professionals, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Davies Pacific Center, 841 Bishop St., Suite 1401. Members $5, others $20. Register by Wednesday Call Evelyn Gomez, 537-9140.

ROTARY CLUB OF HONOLULU luncheon program, noon, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Room. Featured speaker is Dick Baker, special assistant to the president, East-West Center. Cost: $18.35 includes lunch. Call to reserve, 922-5526.

LONG TERM CARE information sessions sponsored by New England Financial, 5:30 to 7 p.m., First Insurance Center, 1100 Ward Ave., 5th floor, conference room; also noon to 1:15 p.m., Wednesday (lunch provided), and 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday. Refreshments served Tuesday and Thursday. Free. Reservations required, 540-3718.

"THE IMPACT OF MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ON SOCIETY," seminar about the impact of mobile systems in our work and personal life covering photographic invasion of privacy, instant messages, SPAM and the blurring of personal and business time. Noon to 1 p.m., University of Phoenix, Honolulu Campus, 828 Fort St., Rooms 101/102. Free. Information, 536-2686 ext. 108.

WEDNESDAY

ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS seminar, "Revitalizing Your Business ...Transforming Technology Into Cash." Runs 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel. Featured speaker is Soren Burkhart, Aloha Airlines senior vice president of business and technology integration and chief information officer, who will discuss how to revitalize an organization through technology improvement. Members/students, $10 before Friday, $20 after that date. Others with reservations and walk-ins, $25. Cost includes lunch. To reserve, call 591-3550.

The Project Management Institute, Honolulu Chapter, featuring Tony Gelish, associate with Booz Allen Hamilton, speaking on "Critical Infrastructure: Project Management External Risks From a 'Force Majeure'" at its monthly chapter luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Plaza Club. Members, $22, nonmembers/students, $25. Registration, 433-7093.

KAMA'AINA TOASTMASTERS meeting, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 1750 S. King St., Suite 200. Improve your public and impromptu speaking abilities. Guests welcome. Information, 306-5567.

THURSDAY

PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF AMERICA luncheon program, featuring a talk by public relations tactics columnist Dennis Gaschen. Sheraton Waikiki, Ocean Terrace, first floor. Registration, 11:30 a.m., lunch buffet at noon with door prizes. Register by noon Tuesday. Members, $25; PRSSA students, $20; others, $35. Call Gale Mejia for information, 956-4303.

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.

BATTLESHIP MISSOURI TOASTMASTERS meeting, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the Battleship Missouri. Guests welcome. Call 48 hours in advance for access to Ford Island at 688-9800.

COMMUNICATION AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS FOR FIELD MANAGERS, a foremen-only seminar sponsored by the National Roofing Contractors Association and the Roofing Contractors Association of Hawaii. Call for information, 537-1224.

FRIDAY

BUILDING GREEN WORKSHOP for building industry professionals, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., University of Hawai'i, St. John, Room 11, 3190 Maile Way. Topics: how to position your business for green building success and a toolbox to help sell your expanding business. Speakers from government, higher education, building industry professionals and area organizations. Register online, www.livegreenfoundation.org or call (970) 669-6511.

MICROENTERPRISE 101, Small Business Resource Center workshop on starting a new business, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A; $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Hawaii Women's Business Center members, 10 percent discount. Materials and light refreshments included, no refunds to non-members, 522-8136.

TRAIN THE TRAINER, a free day-long workshop providing roofing safety tips. Participants agree to conduct safety training with their company's employees. Participating companies will receive a $300 stipend. Limited enrollment. Sponsored by the National Roof Contractors Association and OSHA. Call for information, 537-1224.

SATURDAY

"SMART WOMEN FINISH RICH," free seminar presented by Edward Jones, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Kapi'olani Women's Center, 1907 S. Beretania St., first floor. To reserve, call 535-7000.

UPCOMING

FREE WORKSHOPS June 21 for faith-based and community organizations working with the homeless. Sponsored by Volunteer Legal Services Hawai'i on "How to Incorporate," 8:30 to noon, "How to Obtain Tax-Exempt Status," 1:30 to 5 p.m., "Organizational Management and Responsibilities," 8:30 a.m. to noon, and "Fund Raising and Development Basics," 1:30 to 5 p.m. VLSH office, 545 Queen St. Registration required, 522-1858.

"HOW TO SHORTEN THE TIME IT TAKES TO GET A COLLEGE DEGREE," free seminar by Hawai'i Pacific University, 5:30 p.m., June 22, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 1100. Designed for working adults with previous college, military or work experience. Call to register, 544-9300.

ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS 15th anniversary banquet, 6:30 p.m. June 22, Fort Shafter, Hale Ikena ballrooms. Keynote speaker is Gov. Linda Lingle. Special guest, Stephanie Averio, Housing and Community Development Corp. of Hawaii director. $40 fee. Call for reservations, 845-4887.

"WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR YOU?" free long term care seminar hosted by State Farm Insurance, 9 a.m., June 23, University of Phoenix, Mililani Town Center. Call for reservations, 625-2226.

TRAVEL AND TOURISM RESEARCH ASSOCIATION, Hawai'i Chapter luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 23, Hawai'i Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Representatives from leading local activities and attractions will present insights on industry trends. Fee $30, $36 after Friday. Parking $3 self and $6 valet. Call to reserve, 621-2482.

COMPUTERIZED BOOKKEEPING 101 seven-session workshop on "Quickbooks" computer software specifically designed for small business owners. 6 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, June 24 to Aug. 12, Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave. Fee, $325. Hawaii Women's Business Center members, 10 percent discount. Call 522-8136.

TOOLS FOR LIFE EXPO 2004, July 9 and 10, Blaisdell Exhibition Center. Showcases disabled assistive technology in Hawai'i. Sponsored by the state Department of Health, Disabilities and Communication Access Board. Free. Airfare scholarships available for Neighbor Island residents. Limited to the disabled, their families and caregivers. Inquire by June 25, 586-8121.

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. Submissions without contact names will not be accepted.