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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, July 18, 2005

Coming Events


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BEST BETS

  • The state of public education in Hawai'i today — and the future — will be the focus of a speech next week by state superintendent Patricia Hamamoto. She speaks on "The Transformation of Public Education — A New Day" to the monthly luncheon meeting of the local chapter of the AMERICAN SOCIETY OF WOMEN ACCOUNTANTS, noon-1 p.m., July 26, at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza Building. Fee; guest and student rates. Reservations by Wednesday: Sherrie Tomishima, 523-7588.

  • Prominent rapid-rail transportation opponent Cliff Slater will debate "RAPID TRANSIT vs. HOT LANES," tomorrow before the ROTARY CLUB OF HONOLULU. The luncheon meeting is planned noon-1 p.m. at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Room. Fee. Reservations: Debbie Jenkins, 922-5526.

  • Opportunities for private small-business owners to operate at the new Schofield Barracks Base Exchange, scheduled to open next year — from beauty and barber shops, T-shirt shops, art or custom-framing outlets, one-hour photo shops, computer repair, pet accessories, cell-phone outlet and others — will be outlined in an upcoming presentation, "CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY WITH THE U.S. AAFES," (Army and Air Force Exchange Service). The program will provide information on eligibility, step-by-step instructions for application, one-on-one assistance, funding options and necessary paperwork. It is scheduled 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee. Registration: 526-1001.


    TODAY

  • An economic development specialist from the U.S. Small Business Administration will be made available at the state's Business Action Center Mondays to provide the latest information on opportunities offered by SBA programs and services for small-business owners and entrepreneurs. The assistance, "SBA TALK STORY AT THE BUSINESS ACTION CENTER," is scheduled 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1130 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite A-220. Information: 541-2990.


    TOMORROW

  • "BUSINESS ENTITY: CHOOSING AN ORGANIZATIONAL ENTITY," a workshop on choosing the organizational style that best suits your business venture, will be offered 10:30 a.m.-noon tomorrow at the Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee. Registration: 526-1001.


    FRIDAY

  • "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. Fee; tickets at door. Registration: 526-1001.


    SATURDAY

  • "PROTECTING YOUR CHILDREN FROM INTERNET DANGERS," a seminar on how parents can protect their children from the dangers of Internet chat rooms, blogs and Web sites, will be made by James Kerr president of Honolulu computer company SuperGeeks, in a 1:30-2:30 p.m. presentation Saturday at the Nu'uanu YMCA, third floor. Free; no reservations needed. Information: Jim Rudosky, 533-4441.

    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.)