Posted on: Monday, August 15, 2005
Coming Events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
Members of the Hawaii Advertising Federation will get a preview of this fall's prime time television season with a video prepared by each of the local network affiliates. The luncheon "Fall Network Television Preview" is scheduled for noon (11:30 a.m. registration) Aug. 25 at the Hawai'i Prince Hotel Waikiki ballroom. Participants will include John Fink, general manager of KFVE (WB) and KHNL (NBC); Rick Blangiardi, general manager of KGMB (CBS) and KHON (Fox); and Mike Rosenberg, president/general manager of KITV (ABC). Fee; open to the public. Information: Chris Grant, 223-4581. Reservations by Aug. 22: 532-0555.
A University of Hawai'i College of Business MBA program will be outlined in a continuing series of information sessions on the Neighbor Islands. The 48-credit-hour Neighbor Island Masters in Business Administration program offers individuals an opportunity to pursue a graduate degree on their home island, with no travel requirements to Honolulu and limited interruption to professional and personal lives. Session is scheduled today in Kona. Call (808) 322-4850 for complete details. Other sessions are scheduled on Kaua'i on Aug. 24, (808) 245-8330 for information; and in Hilo on Aug. 25, (808) 245-8330. A session on Maui has been completed.
The Hawai'i Tourism Authority — along with the counties of Honolulu, Kaua'i and Maui — will hold a series of statewide workshops on funding available to tourism industry diversification niche areas, such as agri-tourism, cultural tourism, ecotourism, edu-tourism, health and wellness tourism, and techno-tourism. For details and information on these workshops, call 973-2258 or visit www.hawaii.gov/tourism.
TODAY
An economic development specialist from the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide the latest information on opportunities offered by SBA programs and services for small-business owners and entrepreneurs today at the state's Business Action Center. The event, "SBA TALK STORY AT THE BUSINESS ACTION CENTER," is scheduled 10 a.m.1 p.m. today. It will be repeated at the same time on Aug. 22 and 29. All sessions take place at 1130 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite A-220. Information: 541-2990.
TOMORROW
A "CURRENT UPDATE ON LOCAL ECONOMIC TRENDS IN HAWAI'I" will be the focus of a speech next week by Pacific Business News reporter Howard Dicus. He speaks to the monthly luncheon meeting of the local chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants, noon1 p.m., Aug. 23 at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza Building. Fee; guest and student rates. Reservations by tomorrow: Sherrie Tomishima, 523-7588.
A "MARKETING FOR SUCCESS WORKSHOP" for beginning or experienced business owners, sponsored by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center, will be offered 1-3 p.m. tomorrow at 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee; discount for center members. Registration: 526-1001.
An eight-week course on creating a strong business plan will be offered Tuesdays and Saturdays beginning tomorrow, sponsored by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center. Topics included will be human resources, pricing strategies, competition and location, marketing strategies, legal structure, record-keeping and financing. Classes are scheduled 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, and 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, both at 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee; discount for center members. Registration: 526-1001.
WEDNESDAY
The second in a series of small business seminars for the Leeward and North Shore coasts of O'ahu will be offered Wednesday by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the city Office of Economic Development. The free workshop, "From Contracts to Cash," will focus on federal and state programs that offer help for entrepreneurs and small businesses to "grow" their business. The workshop is scheduled 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Kapolei Hale, 1000 Ulu'ohi'a St., Kapolei. Free. Required registration: 541-2990.
THURSDAY
"resources for your small business" — a series of free workshops for the prospective or existing small business owner — will be presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hawai'i Women's Business Center, selected Tuesdays and Thursdays this month: 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 23 and 30; and 2-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, this week and Aug. 25, all at the Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Topics will include business planning and feasibility, technical assistance, government contracting programs and financial management and assistance. SBA staff will be on hand to assist with questions on financing and loan applications. Free. Pre-registration required: 526-1001.
Hewlett-Packard representatives will provide an overview and hands-on demonstration of the OpenView enterprise management solutions in a free event Thursday, sponsored by the University of Phoenix. The demonstration is scheduled 8-11 a.m. Thursday in rooms 101/102 of the school's Honolulu Campus, Topa Financial Center (old Amfac Building), 745 Fort St. Free. Information: 536-2686, No. 35108.
The Mac Nuts, a Big Island MacIntosh computer user group will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Hilo Lagoon Center, downstairs conference room. Included will be an overview of iCal, Apple's new calendar software. Information: Margaret, (808) 640-3561.
FRIDAY
The Hawai'i Society of Enrolled Agents will hold its monthly breakfast meeting at 7:15 a.m. Friday at The Pacific Club. Continuing education credits available. Fee. Call: 735-9004.
"MICRO ENTERPRISE 101: STARTING AND OPERATING A NEW BUSINESS," a one-day workshop for prospective entrepreneurs — including discussion of business plans, pricing, cash flow, accounting and bookkeeping, and licensing — is scheduled 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday at the Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. It is sponsored by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center. Fee; tickets at door; discounts for center members. Registration: 526-1001.
Business meetings of general interest are listed in the "Coming Events" column each Monday. Submit notices at least two weeks in advance: Business Events, Business Section, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax to 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.)
