Posted on: Monday, July 25, 2005
Coming Events
Advertiser Staff
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What would happen if Honolulu ran short of electricity, and what role must the private citizen and business owner play in ensuring the city always has adequate supplies of electricity? That will be the focus of an address Thursday by Peter Rosegg, senior communications consultant at Hawaiian Electric Co. He speaks to the luncheon meeting of the PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S NETWORK, 11:30 a.m. (registration) to 1:30 p.m. at the Hale Koa Hotel, Waikiki Ballroom. Fee; guests welcome. Reservations by today: reservations@pwnhawaii.org or 533-4800.
Paul Yonamine, chairman of the Mayor's Review Committee, a committee of executive-level volunteers from business, government, labor and the non-profit community, mandated by Mayor Mufi Hannemann to conduct an independent, top-to-bottom examination of city government, will speak on "City Operations" tomorrow. He speaks to the luncheon meeting of the ROTARY CLUB OF HONOLULU, noon to 1 p.m. in the Royal Hawaiian Hotel's, Monarch Room. Fee. Reservations, Debbie Jenkins, 922-5526 or debbie@ honolulurotary.com.
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 and Aug. 1 at 1130 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite A-220. Information: 541-2990.
WEDNESDAY
The fourth in a series of six seminars, "Building Your Dream Home" —sponsored by Finance Factors and Graham Builders — on the ins-and-outs of new home construction and remodeling, will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Honolulu Country Club. Topics will include planning, budgeting, designing, scheduling and construction. Other Wednesday seminars (same place, time) are scheduled Sept. 28 and Nov. 30. Required reservations: 593-2808. Information: www.financefactors.com or www. grahambuilders.com e.
THURSDAY
An "insider's tips" look at the travel industry — new travel destinations for families, multi-generation groups — event the newest trend, "girlfriend trips" — will be the focus of the next in a series of YWCA-sponsored women-empowerment luncheon discussions, "Bungee Boost! Women Challenging Limits." Speaking will be 25-year travel veteran Wendy Goodenow, president and owner of HNL Travel Associates. Also to be discussed will be snagging the best hotel, airfare and rental car rates. The presentation is scheduled noon-1 p.m., Thursday at the Laniakea YWCA (formerly Richards Street YWCA), 1040 Richards St. Free for YWCA members; fee for others; box lunch available. Reservations recommended: 538-7061, ext. 0; walk-ins welcome.
A once-over of the state's Act 221/215 high tech investment and research tax credit — and a chance to hear from key state tax officials — will be offered at a joint meeting Thursday of the HAWAI'I VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION and HAWAI'I TECHNOLOGY TRADE ASSOCIATION. Speaking will be Kurt Kawafuchi, director of the state Department of Taxation. The 2004 legislature made changes and passed an extension of the original legislation, known as Act 221. Among matters to be discussed Thursday will be current data on how the program is helping build companies and create new jobs in Hawai'i. Before his current position, Kawafuchi supervised the state Attorney General's Tax Division, which represents the state in tax litigation in federal and state trial and appellate courts. Thursday's discussion, open to the public, is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. registration to 1:30 p.m. at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Fee; nonmembers and guests welcome. Reservations required by Wednesday: Gail, 262-7329.
Enhanced access to state government information and services online will be the subject of a speech Thursday to the monthly luncheon meeting of HAWAI'I ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION. Speaking will be Dan Morrison, general manager of eHawaiiGov, who is working with the state to develop software to facilitate online transactions. The meeting is scheduled for noon (registration 11:45 a.m.), at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Fee. Reservations noon Wednesday: myra@brandts.com or 735-7500.
The first in a series of small business seminars for the Leeward and North Shore coasts of O'ahu will be offered Thursday by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the city Office of Economic Development. This free workshop for existing businesses, "WINNING TIPS FOR GROWING YOUR BUSINESS," will offer information on SBA's financing programs, free consulting and technical assistance, and tips from business bankers on financing packages, application procedures and speedy loan approval. The workshop is scheduled 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Kapolei Hale, 1000 Ulu'ohi'a St., Kapolei. Following, from 12:30-4 p.m., is the opportunity for personal appointments with lending specialists. Required registration: 541-2990.
FRIDAY
The architectural, environmental and financing hurdles of developing the long under-utilized plot of land at South King Street and mauka Kalakaua Avenue into a planned $18-million, "upscale" self-storage facility will be the focus of a breakfast presentation Friday to the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties. Planned on the site is a four-story Aloha Island Self-Storage, 110,000 square foot Hawaiian-themed facility. Participating in the discussion will be Bruce Jordan, architect with Jordan Architects Inc.; Todd Bames, of Weston Solutions and Ralph Mesick, of Bank of Hawai'i. The NAIOP meeting is scheduled 7:30-9 a.m. at The Pacific Club. Advanced reservations by tomorrow; higher priced tickets available at the door. Information: www.naiophawaii.org or Barbie Rosario, 845-4994.
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.)
