Coming Events
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• An "economic literacy" survey of Hawai'i high school students — and a panel discussion of the implications of a working knowledge of economics and finance on academia, the community, the education system and the nation — will be part of the upcoming 2004 ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL LITERACY CONFERENCE. The gathering, co-sponsored by the Hawai'i Council on Economic Education; U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka; the University of Hawai'i-Manoa Department of Economics; and Verizon Foundation, is from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Ballroom. Morning keynote speaker is Al Landon, president and CEO, Bank of Hawaii. Fee; early registration before Thursday. Payment deadline: Nov. 1. 956-7009 or www.hawaii.edu/hcee/conference.html.
• With the combined perspectives of interim president of the University of Hawai'i and past dean of the UH-Manoa College of Business Administration, David McClain will discuss common goals of the university vis-‡-vis the business community in an address to the HAWAII VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION. The presentation, "The University of Hawai'i and the Business Community: Are We On Convergent Paths," is scheduled at the group's luncheon meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Fee; nonmembers and students welcome. Reservations by Wednesday: 262-7329.
TOMORROW
• The MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF HONOLULU offers free, weekly orientation 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 from 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. Appointments: 522-8130.
WEDNESDAY
• Hawaiian Electric Co.'s efforts to increase energy output to meet O'ahu's future needs will be one of the focuses of an address Wednesday by HECO spokesman Peter Rosegg. The address, "Hawai'i's Energy Future," is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. at the University of Phoenix, Honolulu Campus, 828 Fort St., Rooms 101 and 102. 536-2686, Ext. 108.
• Crime in Hawai'i will be discussed by U.S. Attorney Edward Kubo Jr. in a discussion sponsored by the local chapter of the WORLD FUTURE SOCIETY. The group provides a forum to discuss changes likely to take place over the next 15 to 20 years and the options they present. The meeting is scheduled noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Fee; nonmembers/public welcome. Reservations required: Frances Mossman, 225-3548.
• The future of the faster, more efficient "next generation" of high-speed Internet, dubbed Internet2, will be discussed in an address at a luncheon meeting Wednesday of the HAWAII TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION. Speaking will be David Lassner, University of Hawai'i chief information officer, on "The Future of Internet2: Hybrid Optical Networking and More." Internet2 is a consortium covering more than 200 U.S. universities, 60 corporate partners, and agreements with more than 40 research and education networks in other countries; UH is a charter member. The meeting is scheduled 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hale Koa Hotel, Waikiki Ballroom. Fee; nonmembers welcome. Reservations by 10 a.m. today: 441-8514.
THURSDAY
• Two communications veterans, including Kitty Lagareta, chairman and chief executive officer of Communications Pacific, and Gina Mangieri, former editor of Pacific Business News, will take part in the next installment of "BUNGEE BOOST! WOMEN CHALLENGING LIMITS," a series of women-empowerment luncheon gatherings sponsored by the YWCA of O'ahu. Topic: "Career Crossroads: Path to New Opportunities." The luncheon is scheduled at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Laniakea YWCA. Free for YWCA members; fee for others; box lunch available. Reservations recommended: 538-7061, Ext. 0; walk-ins welcome.
• ALA MOANA TOASTMASTERS no-host luncheon meetings, with opportunities to improve public- and impromptu-speaking abilities, noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays, Yum Yum Tree restaurant, Ward Centre. Guests welcome. 330-5439.
• 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 e-mail info@MacMouse.com.
Business meetings of general interest are listed in the "Coming Events" column each Monday. Submit notices at least two weeks in advance to: Business Events, Business Section, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; faxto 525-6763; or e-mail business@honoluluadvertiser.com. (For e-mailed releases, please include information in the body of the message, not in an attachment. )
