Posted on: Monday, July 24, 2006
Coming events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
Nolyn Blanchette, who has traveled the world studying holistic health and how diverse cultures affect change through realigning work and home living spaces, will speak on "FENG SHUI FOR YOU AND YOUR BUSINESSES." She speaks at a luncheon meeting of the Professional Women's Network, scheduled 11:30 a.m. (registration) to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Hale Koa Hotel. Fee; guests welcome. Registration: 533-4800 or www.pwnhawaii.org.
TODAY
"Help is Here Express Bus," a program of the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, will be in Honolulu from 10 a.m.-noon today at the 'ewa/mauka corner of the state Capitol grounds. On board will be computer terminals, mobile phones and assistants to help find and apply for available benefits for those who may need financial assistance for prescription medications. The program offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. Information: Cynthia Moore, (916) 658-0144.
An economic development specialist from the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on programs and services for small-business owners and entrepreneurs at the state's Business Action Center. The one-on-one consultations, "SBA TALK STORY AT THE BUSINESS ACTION CENTER," is scheduled for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today at 1130 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite A-220. Information: 541-2983.
TOMORROW
Retired ambassador William Bodde will speak on "The Impact of American Politics on U.S.-China Trade," at 4 p.m. tomorrow, at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa, College of Business, 2404 Maile Way, Room D-103. The lecture is one in the continuing series of Pacific Asian Lectures, sponsored this summer by the Pacific Asian Management Institute. Free. Information: www.pami .hawaii.edu or 956-8041.
WEDNESDAY
The effects of the proposed Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project in Kaka'ako will be the topic of discussion at the luncheon meeting of the KAKA'AKO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Ward Warehouse, Kaka'ako Conference room. New members welcome. Reservations by today: Sherry Goya, 722-8487.
THURSDAY
James Koshiba and Andrew Aoki, from Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs and 3Point, will present their recently published research, analysis and recommendations for the "new economy" in Hawai'i at the luncheon meeting of the HAWAII VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION. The report is a comprehensive review of Hawai'i's growing science and technology economy. The luncheon meeting is scheduled 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Fee; nonmembers/students welcome. Reservations by Wednesday: Gail, 262-7329.
A "BUSINESS LOAN BLITZ AND BANKING EXPO," sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration to help small businesses seeking capital for startup or expansion find — and even apply for on site — will be held from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday at Kapolei Hale, 1000 Ulu'ohia St. On hand will be SBA specialists and local bank representatives to help with filling out and submitting applications. Participants should bring identification, business license copies, business banking information and a copy of current credit report. Information /appointments: 541-3024.
FRIDAY
Peter E. Tarlow, an expert on crime and terrorism in the tourist industry and a lecturer for the Department of Homeland Security, and Bob Arno, who has served as a travel-safety expert for ABC's "20/20," will speak at the "Sharing Aloha Visitor Crime Awareness Conference," scheduled 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday at Hawai'i Convention Center. Fee/student fee available. Information/registration: 926-8274 or www.alohaconference.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 dbutts@honoluluadvertiser.com. (For e-mailed releases, please include information in the body of the message, not in an attachment
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