Coming Events
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BEST BETS
• "FROM DIAMOND HEAD TO BEIJING: SURFING YOUR WAY INTO THE EXPORT MARKET," a workshop sponsored in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, will offer information on export opportunities, financing and agricultural products and services available locally. Information also will include state Department of Agriculture grant programs, product pricing, trade shows, financing an export business — and opportunities for exporting goods and services to China. Also co-sponsored by the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network, the workshop will feature, among others, representatives from the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Agriculture, Central Pacific Bank, state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, and the two sponsoring organizations. The workshop is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Foreign Trade Zone No. 9. Fee; tickets available at door. Registration: Oliv'e, 522-8131.
• "LEGAL ASPECTS OF DOING BUSINESS WITH CHINA," will be discussed 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, sponsored by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Japan-American Institute for Management Science at the JAIMS headquarters, 6660 Hawai'i Kai Drive. The presentation will feature Audry Li, partner of Concord & Partners. Contact: 396-7163.
• Tourism trends and the Hawai'i Tourism Authority's marketing strategies will be the focus of a luncheon speech Wednesday to the local chapter of the International Association of Business Communications. Speaking will be Frank Haas, HTA director of tourism marketing, and former chief executive officer of Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, who will provide an insider's view of current visitor trends. HTA is the lead state agency for Hawai'i tourism. The luncheon is planned for 11 a.m. (registration) to 1 p.m. at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Fee; nonmember and student fees available. Reservations by today: www.iabchawaii.com. Information: 527-2003.
• The HAWAI'I TOURISM AUTHORITY and its marketing partners will hold a public meeting to present an update on the state's 2005 marketing plans. The presentation is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 14 at the Hawai'i Convention Center, Emalani Theater, third floor. Among those participating are Rex Johnson, HTA president and chief executive officer; Frank Haas, HTA director of marketing; John Monahan, president and chief executive officer, Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau, and Randy Tanaka, director of sales and marketing, Hawai'i Convention Center. Information: 973-2273.
TODAY
• Philip Chrones, Area 2 governor of Toastmasters, will speak at a 7 p.m. meeting today of the HAWAI'I KAI TOASTMASTERS CLUB at the Japan-American Institute for Management Science), 6660 Hawai'i Kai Drive. Guests welcome. Free. Call: 734-7468.
TOMORROW
• Hawaiian Electric Co.'s initiatives to maintain reasonable, reliable sources of power, while reducing imported fossil-fuel use and protecting the environment will be among topics discussed tomorrow. Hawaiian Electric Co. spokesman Peter Rosegg will outline alternative energy sources, and options to increase Oahu's energy output in the discussion, "Hawai'i's Energy Future," sponsored by the University of Phoenix, in the speech from noon to 1 p.m. at the UOP Honolulu Campus, 828 Fort Street Mall, Room 101. Free. Information: 536-2686.
WEDNESDAY
• A Kina'ole chapter of business networking organization, Business Network International, meets from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Times Coffee Shop, Kane'ohe Bay Shopping Center. Call: Joann, 235-1262.
THURSDAY
• Bank of Hawai'i senior vice president and chief economist Paul Brewbaker will discuss Hawai'i's economic situation at a breakfast speech Thursday to the ROTARY CLUB OF KAPOLEI, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Kapolei High School faculty lounge (next to cafeteria). Fee for guests.
• 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 Ulupono Chapter of the AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at Poha'i Nani Good Samaritan Residence, 45-090 Namoku St., Kane'ohe. Speakers, Michael and Claire Riviero, "The Art of the Cold Call." Dinner reservations: 225-8300.
SATURDAY
• An 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 is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays, MacMouse ClubHouse, 627 South St., Kaka'ako. Free; no reservations. 921-8294 or 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: 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.)
Correction: Paul Brewbaker is senior vice president and chief economist at Bank of Hawaii. His title was incorrect in a previous version of this column.
