Coming Events
Advertiser Staff
Wednesday
• Hawaii Telecommunications Association monthly meeting, with discussion on "Consumer Advocacy: Its Role in Utility Regulation," noon-1 p.m. (registration 11:30 a.m.), Hale Koa Hotel's Waikiki Ballroom; fee. Reservations by 10 a.m. Monday: 441-8514.
• Holistic Networking luncheon meeting, with talk by author Susanne Sims on "Healing Vacations in Hawai'i," 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Pineapple Room, Macy's Ala Moana; fee. Advance reservations only: (808) 887-0044.
THURSDAY
• Hawaii Life Sciences Council presenting a talk by Kennon Baldwin, titled "Positioning for 21st Century Tech-based Facilities," on how to create marketable physical assets for growth in the life science industry and bioscience companies, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Hawaiian Electric Industries training room No. 2 on eighth floor of ASB Tower; fee. Reservations by Wednesday: 521-3611, ext. 19.
• The Breakfast Club, a networking organization for small-business owners and professionals, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sizzler Restaurant, Pearlridge. 456-0222.
• Hawaii Venture Capital Associations honoring Kona Blue Water Farms and Science and Technology International with its Venture Capital Deal of the Year Award, at an awards luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza; fee; nonmembers and guests welcome. Reservations by Wednesday: 262-7329.
• Hawaii Economic Association monthly meeting, with a talk by UH acting President David S. McClain on "The University of Hawai'i: Locally Responsive, Globally Significant," noon (registration 11:45 a.m.), Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza; fee. Reservations: myra@brandts.com.
• Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners meeting, with Paul deVille and Bob Taylor, presidents and chief executive officers of Hilo Hattie and Maui Divers, respectively, discussing the successful sales partnership between the two companies, noon-1:30 p.m. (11:30 a.m. sign-in), Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki; fee, guests welcome. 537-2356.
• Ala Moana Toastmasters, no-host luncheon meetings, noon-1 p.m. Thursdays, Yum Yum Tree restaurant, Ward Centre. Guests welcome. 330-5439.
• Hawaii Women's Business Center offering a seven-week workshop, "Computerized Bookkeeping 101," for the small-business owner on using QuickBooks softwear to track income and expenses, reconcile bank statements, calculate taxes and generate reports, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 27, Small Business Resource Center; fee. Registration: 522-8136.
FRIDAY
• Ad2 Honolulu presenting talk by McDonald's regional marketing director, Melanie Okazaki, titled "Think Global, Act Local," on how a large company such as McDonald's localizes marketing efforts for niche consumers, 5 p.m., McDonald's Regional Office, 1132 Bishop St.; fee (students admitted free with ID). Reservations by Wednesday: 529-6231.
SATURDAY
• Apple Macintosh OSX Operating System Lecture, demonstration and Q&A session for "PC-switchers," new and experienced Mac users and those who want to sharpen Macintosh skills, noon-2 p.m. Saturdays, MacMouse ClubHouse, 627 South St.; free, no reservations. 921-8294 or info@MacMouse.com.
UPCOMING
• Hawaii Women's Business Center offering a workshop on "Business Structure — Choosing an Organizational Entity," to determine which business organization best suits the small-business owner, 10:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 1, Small Business Resource Center; fee. Registration: 522-8136.
• Speakers Association of Hawai'i dinner meeting where Grady Jim Robinson will show how to develop and deliver personal stories to affect an audience, 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 1; fee. Call for location and reservation: 282-2743.
• Spring 2005 Telecourse, eight-part series on "Taking Charge of Your Money!" a revised financial education broadcast featuring local experts, 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 1 through March 22 on Oceanic Channel 55 on O'ahu. Series can be watched for free or enrolled participants can receive a Viewer's Guide with schedules, handouts and Internet information for a nominal fee. Call for Neighbor Island television stations or to receive the guide: 956-7138.
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.)
