TOMORROW

FUTURE OF DESIGN IN HONOLULU, film and panel discussion, an Architecture Month event, Honolulu Design Center, 1250 Kapi'olani Blvd.: mingle with Island architects at 5:30 p.m. no-host cocktails; 6 p.m. panel discussion by Bill Brooks, Geoff Lewis and A. Kam Napier, moderated by Francis Oda; showing of "True to Form: Vladimir Ossipoff, Architect," a documentary about the Island architect, who supported localized, appropriate design; free. 545-4242.

WEDNESDAY

UP IN THE AIR: THE FUTURE OF AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION, luncheon sponsored by the Hawaii Publishers Association, featuring Mark Dunkerley, CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, David Banmiller, CEO of Aloha Airgroup and Richard Hee, a vice president of Island Air; 11:30 a.m. registration, noon lunch, Hilton Hawaiian Village, South Pacific Ballroom II and III; $45 (cash or check) at the door. Information: 234-1288.

21st ANNUAL SBA SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Hilton Hawaiian Village's Tapa Ballroom; outstanding small business owners, exporters, advocates and entrepreneurs from around the state will be recognized; $45 ($450 per table of 10). Register: 526-1001 or www.hwbc.org.

PARTNERING FOR A CHANGING INDUSTRY — BACK TO THE FUTURE, seminars through May 2 on mortgage lending topics, sponsored by Hawaii Association of Mortgage Brokers and Mortgage Bankers Association of Hawaii; at Waikiki Yacht Club and Sheraton Waikiki hotel; also, golf tournament benefitting Hawaii Meals on Wheels. Register/information: www.hamb.org.

WINNERS CIRCLE TOASTMASTERS meets 7:30-8:45 a.m. every Wednesday, Unity Church, 3608 Diamond Head Circle. 833-7538.

THURSDAY

BUILDING RESILIENCE TO FACE GLOBAL CHANGE: A LOOK AT THE IMPACTS OF GREEN DEVELOPMENT ON TOURISM, free lecture on sustainable tourism, presented by the School of Travel Industry Management; lecture 5 p.m., reception 6 to 6:30 p.m.; public welcome; limited seating. Information: 956-4901.

FRIDAY

SBA RESOURCE DAY, free consultations for small-business owners on working capital loans, long-term financing for the purchase or renovation of business real estate or major equipment, and SBA Business Development Program and Hubzone certification; SBA specialist Mary Dale will be on hand; to reserve a 30-minute spot, call 541-2990, ext. 211; walk-ins OK if time permits; free.

UPCOMING

LATIN BUSINESS HAWAII CINCO DE MAYO MIXER, 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 5, complimentary Cuban pupu, Latin music and no-host bar, Soul De Cuba Cafe on Bethel Street; public welcome. RSVP: 638-3098.

LATIN BUSINESS HAWAII MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 5:30-7 p.m. May 6, with speaker Charles Steilen, dean of the Hawai'i Pacific University School of Business, on the "Importance of a Marketing Plan." RSVP: 638-3098.

Leading Bold Change Workshop, Society for Human Resources Management workshop, 7:15 a.m.-noon. May 6 at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki's Makai Ballroom; featured speaker, Dr. John Kotter; $199 (SHRM Hawaii members $149, ASTD Hawaii and HANO members $179). Register: www.shrmhawaii.org. Information: wendy@foresightld.com or 265-4286 (Wendy Nakamura).

MAUI CLASSES FOR ENTREPRENEURS, Core Four Business Planning Classes: goal setting, market research, pricing, selling, projecting cash flow and writing a business plan, all of the essentials for entrepreneurs; free introductory classes 9-10 a.m. May 6 and 8; five-week series 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 13-June 12; MEO and OHA grants available. Register: 249-2990, ext. 241.

Native Hawaiian Tourism Conference, May 8-9 at Hawai'i Convention Center; a Hawaiian marketplace of innovative ideas, products and services; the conference goals are to foster cooperation among Hawaiian businesses, the community and the visitor industry, and culturally and environmentally responsible practices among hotels and industry related businesses. Register: www.nahha.com, 808-628-6370.

Business meetings of general interest are listed in the Coming Events column throughout the week. Submit notices at least two weeks in advance: Alan Yonan, Business Section, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax to 525-6763; or e-mail ComingEvents@honoluluadvertiser.com. For e-mailed releases, place information in the body of the message, not in an attachment.