Posted on: Monday, September 3, 2007
Coming events
Advertiser Staff
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Kapi'olani Community College and the state Office of Hawaiian Affairs' Native Hawaiian Revolving Fund, will offer a 51-hour course in entrepreneurship, "START YOUR DREAM," during the Fall 2007 term. The practical, hands-on class is designed for people who want to start a business, turn a hobby into a money-making venture, or get their business plan ready to present to a loan officer. Topics include planning, marketing, advertising, selling strategies, marketing research, financial statements, computer logistics, pricing; regulatory, tax and legal concerns; and resources, lenders and lending. The classes will be offered 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Sept. 13, through Nov. 15, KCC campus, Manono Building, Room 104. (A preview class will be held in the same room, 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 11.) Fee; registration: 734-9256. Information: Ed Valdez, 734-9153.
The state REAL ESTATE COMMISSION has several Big Island events scheduled as part of its regular commission committee meetings this month. The commission will convene standing committee meetings 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. next Monday, in the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort, Naupaka III Ballroom: Laws and Rules Review Committee, followed by the Education Review Committee, Laws and Rules Review Committee, and Condominium Review Committee.
Meanwhile, Big Island real-estate professionals and condominium owners will have a chance to take their concerns straight to the commission at a "SPECIALISTS OFFICE FOR THE DAY." The chance to bring real-estate-related concerns — including licensing laws, continuing Realtor education and certification, and condo boards and association matters — will be scheduled simultaneously with commission standing committee meetings, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Information/appointments required: 808-586-2643, or www.hawaii.gov/hirec.
Also, a free seminar, "A CLOSER LOOK AT THE NEW CONDOMINIUM LAW," will be offered by the commission from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Hotel, Waikoloa. The seminar also will be offered from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 11 at Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i in Hilo. Topics will include condominium owners' rights and responsibilities; duties and responsibilities of boards of directors, managing agents and resident managers; prospective purchasers, as well as matters of interest to real estate licensees, developers and their attorneys, related professions and the general public. Information: 808-586-2643.
THURSDAY
Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann will kick off a Leadership Luncheon Lecture Series Thursday, sponsored by the new Asia Pacific College. He will speak on "Mayor Mufi's 12 Maxims on Leadership," at the luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Ala Moana Hotel, Garden Lanai. The discussion series is meant to provide businesses and government leaders in the Asia-Pacific community with the knowledge and inspiration to cope with changes sweeping the region, and broaden their perspectives on global economics, politics, business and environmental issues. Fee. Required registration: 942-8553. Information/registration: www.apchawaii.org.
FRIDAY
Prospective members of the MAUI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE are invited to give a short talk (3-5 minutes) on their businesses at the chamber's New Members Social scheduled 7:30-9 a.m. Friday at the Maui Contractors Association conference room, adjacent to chamber offices, 313 Ano St., Kahului. Free; continental breakfast provided. Open to all present and prospective members. Reservations: Daniel, 808-871-7711.
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.)
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