TODAY

WHY FARMERS GO HUNGRY AND TRADERS SURVIVE: Markets, Poverty and the Provinces of North Korea, a lecture by Hazel Smith, professor of international relations at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom, 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Center for Korean Studies conference room, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; free. 956-7041.

A PASSION FOR WINNING, free motivational training session, 9 to 10 a.m. at Maui Chamber of Commerce to cover goal setting, a winning attitude, low profile selling and staying positive in a negative environment. 871-7711 (Kayla).

BUSINESS STRUCTURE, a workshop on choosing the best business model for your venture and how to become a sole proprietor, limited liability corporation, general partnership etc., 10:30 a.m. to noon at Hawaii Women's Business Center, Suite A; conducted by Jo Hu of Hu and Tsuji Limited Liability Law Corp.; HWBC Ohana members $22.50, others $25; advance payment required. 526-1001, 550-0724 (fax).

TOMORROW

LATIN BUSINESS HAWAII MIXER, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Compadres Bar & Grill; complimentary pupu; members $15, non-members $20. RSVP: 638-3098.

STATE AND FEDERAL TAX FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESS OWNERS, a seminar sponsored by Hawaii Business Women's Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A; HWBC members $54, non-members $60. RSVP: 526-1001, fax 550-0724.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS networking event by Horizon Financial and Chris Bakeman Realty, 5 to 7 p.m. at 353 Hanamau St., Kahului, Maui; delicious food, slack key guitarist James Keli'ipio of Moloka'i; $15. Register early: 871-7711 (Kayla), office@mauichamber.com.

HAWAII SOCIETY OF CORPORATE PLANNERS presents an ongoing discussion of Hawai'i's transition to a new global economy, featuring speaker David Tyreman, noon to 1:30 p.m. (11:30 a.m. sign-in) at Hawai'i Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea Ballroom; members $32, others $38, add $5 for late registration. Information: 537-2356. Registration: rsvp@hscp.org.

THURSDAY

LEADERSHIP ISLAND STYLE, Maui seminar by Glenn Furuya of Leadership Works; $1,195 for eight full days, today, Friday, Sept. 8 and 22, and Oct. 8, 9, 23 and 24; group and Maui Chamber of Commerce member discounts. www.leadershipworks.com/testimonial.asp.

HAWAII VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION: Policy and Regulatory Challenges Facing Renewable Energy Entrepreneurs, monthly luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Plaza Club, 20th floor; panelists include Robert Alm, vice president of Hawaiian Electric Co., Warren Bollmeier, president of Hawaii Renewable Energy Alliance, William Parks, U.S. Department of Energy, and Erik Kvam, CEO of Zero Emissions Leasing; HVCA, Hawaii Angels, DualUse Council, TechHui, Bytemarks and HSTC members $29, others $39, students $25; aloha attire required. Registration: 262-7329, windcon@hawaii.rr.com.

NUUANU TOASTMASTERS meeting, 6 to 7 p.m., second and fourth Thursdays monthly, Susannah Wesley Community Center, 1117 Ka'ili St.; free parking; improve your public speaking skills; guests welcome. 525-8909.

PARADISE TOASTMASTERS meeting, 5 to 6 p.m., second and fourth Thursdays monthly, Tripler Army Medical Center, Managed Care conference room. 487-8703.

FRIDAY

MAUI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE new member social, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Aug. 29 at J. Walter Cameron Center; network, enjoy a continental breakfast and speak briefly about your business. Reservations: 871-7711 (Kayla) or office@mauichamber.com.

Business events of general interest are listed in the Coming Events column throughout the week. Submit notices at least two weeks in advance to: 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 the information in the body of the message, not in an attachment.