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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, June 11, 2007

Coming events

Advertiser Staff

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  • A Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop sponsored by The Grant Institute will held 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. July 11-13 at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa. Interested development professionals, researchers, faculty and graduate students are encouraged to register as soon as possible, as space is limited. Participants will learn the fundamentals of program planning, professional grant writing and grant research and will receive appropriate certificates. Fee: $597, including all materials. Register online, www.thegrantinstitute.com; phone, (888) 824-4424; e-mail, name, organization, contact information to info@thegrantinstitute.com.

    WEDNESDAY

  • Business Network International (BNI), an international networking organization specializing in business referrals, is holding its Visitors' Day for the Ho'omanapu chapter 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at Dave & Buster's. Buffet lunch is $16. Reserve with Tom Allan, chapter president. 546-7414. Information: www.bni.com.

  • "For Women, By Women," a talk by David Tyreman, author of "World Famous: The 4-Stops between you and a World Compelled to do Business with You," will take place 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaii Business Women's Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee: $20 advance, $25 at the door, two advance registrants $30. Reservations: www.envisioneventplanning.com or e-mail jmwedemeyer@msn.com.

    THURSDAY

  • The Hawaii Science & Technology Council will present a 2007 legislative update 4-5 p.m. Thursday at the Plaza Club followed by a mixer from 5-6:30 p.m. Speakers will review the impact of recent legislation on the technology sector as it applies to Act 221/215 regarding capital formation, transparency, confidentiality and other topics. The update will feature remarks from key administration and legislative leaders such as the director for the Department of Taxation and various state lawmakers. The cost is $15 members or $20 non-members. To reserve, e-mail Robyn@hawaiiscitechcouncil.org.

    FRIDAY

  • The Real Estate Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Friday in Lihu'e, Kaua'i, at the State Office Building, 3060 Eiwa St., conference rooms A, B and C. The Laws and Rules Committee will meet at 9 a.m., followed by the Education Review Committee, then the Condominium Review Committee. A Specialists Office for the Day will be from 9-11 a.m. for those with real estate concerns and also by appointment. More information at www.hawaii.gov/hirec.

    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 ayonan@honoluluadvertiser.com. (For e-mailed releases, please include information in the body of the message, not in an attachment.)