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• The appealing thought of taking a sabbatical to find work you love will be discussed at the upcoming luncheon meeting of the PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S NETWORK. Speaking on "Finding Success — Take a Sabbatical" will be Edward Jones investment representative Cindi John, who follows her third career path after stints in the healthcare and legal professions. The meeting is scheduled Thursday from 11:30 a.m. registration; luncheon noon-1:30 p.m., in the Hale Koa Hotel's Waikiki Ballroom. Fee; guests welcome. RSVP by today, 533-4800.

• How Hawai'i nonprofit organizations can advocate more effectively and deal with critical issues affecting all charities will be the focus of the June 30 inaugural conference of the HAWAI'I ALLIANCE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. The group is a new association of nonprofit organizations with statewide and sector-wide membership, already exceeding 100 nonprofits. Keynote speaker for the event, scheduled for the Sheraton-Waikiki Hotel, will be Michael Weekes, president of the affiliated National Council of NonProfit Organizations, who will be speaking on "The Power of Associations." Also planned is a morning workshop, "Critical Issues for Nonprofit Organizations," and an afternoon panel discussion, "Hawai'i Nonprofit Advocacy: The Shape of Things to Come." Open to the public; fee. Information: 529-0455, or www.hcsc-hawaii.org.

• From old "dial" telephones to today's information transport systems, there remains one constant: the need for trained technicians and designers. Representatives of one of the leading organizations in telecommunications training and certification — for everything from designers, installers, technicians and end-users — will take part in Wednesday's luncheon program of the HAWAII TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION. Participating will be John Adams, registered technician for BICSI, and 33-year telecommunications veteran. BICSI is a not-for-profit, nonvendor-aligned telecommunications organization providing training and certification. The luncheon meeting is planned from 11:30 a.m. (registration) to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Hale Koa Hotel's Waikiki Ballroom. RSVP by 10 a.m. today: 441-8514.

WEDNESDAY

• "PLANNING AHEAD: IS AN ESTATE PLAN REALLY NECESSARY?" a discussion of the need for estate planning by young professionals, will be scheduled Wednesday, sponsored by the Education Development Group of the Young Business Council. The discussion is scheduled 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. registration) in the HEI Training Room, American Savings Bank Tower, eighth floor. Free; fee for non-members. Information: 947-7816.

THURSDAY

• Rapid prototyping and 3D printing — and their applications in a variety of industries, will be the topic of a discussion Thursday at the University of Phoenix. Speaking on "IMPROVING BUSINESS THROUGH ADVANCED VISUALIZATION," will be Emil Reyes, who will detail some of the latest uses of advanced visualization, including for military and civilian applications. The discussion is scheduled noon-1 p.m. in the university's Honolulu campus, Topa Financial Center (former Amfac Building), 745 Fort St., rooms 101/102. Free. Information: 536-2686, ext 35108.

• Ways Small Business Administration financing, products and services can help the small firm grow will be outlined in a free seminar, "Winning Tips for Growing Your Business," 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Foreign Trade Zone #9, Pier 2, across from Restaurant Row. SBA funding is available for new equipment, inventory, working capital, leasehold improvements, even property purchases. Registration: 541-2990.

UPCOMING

• A COMMUNITY EXPRESS LOAN APPLICATION WORKSHOP, sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 28 at the Sugar Mill Incubator, 67-202 Kupahu St., Waialua. The purpose of the Small Business Resource Expo is to provide financial, technical and management assistance to underserved segments of Hawai'i's small-business community, including minorities, women, veterans and businesses in underserved communities. Free; registration: Christine, 637-2466.

• The annual installation of officers of the American Society of Women Accountants, Honolulu Chapter, is scheduled noon-1 p.m. June 28 at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza, Fort Street Mall. Fee; guests/students welcome. Reservations: Sherrie Tomishima, 523-7588.

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.)