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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, November 9, 2009

Coming events


Advertiser Staff

TODAY

HAWAII KAI TOASTMASTERS No. 4716, 7 p.m., JAIMS, 6660 Hawaii Kai Drive, Division A, Area 4; everyone welcome. 395-3024, bkeala@hawaii.rr.com.

MILILANI TOASTMASTERS, 7:30-8:45 p.m. at Mililani Ike Elementary School cafeteria. 623-8208.

TOMORROW

KOMO MAI, a chapter of Business Network International, specializing in business referrals, 9-10:30 a.m. to Sizzler Restaurant, Dillingham Plaza; breakfast $10. 721-2794.

PALOLO TOASTMASTERS meet 6:30-7:30 p.m. near University of Hawaii-Mänoa; call Ed for the location. 656-1689.

WEDNESDAY

ROTARY CLUB OF KAHALA SUNRISE, 7:30 a.m., Waialae Country Club. 722-2538.

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

PROFIT MASTERY SEMINAR presented by Hawaii National Bank, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12, Ala Moana Hotel Hibiscus Ballroom 1; networking reception 5-7 p.m. Nov. 11; continental breakfast and lunch both days; financial coaching to provide a process to improve business performance and profitability; $395. Register: www.hawaiinational.com, 528-7711, or at bank branches.

BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL Honolulu Metro Chapter, 9:30-11 a.m., Neal Blaisdell Center, Maui conference room. 372-0065 (Kathy Davenport).

LILIUOKALANI TOASTMASTERS, 12:05-1:05 p.m., Liliuokalani Building, 1390 Miller St. (Downtown); guests welcome. 587-3811.

MEDIA SPEED NETWORKING event sponsored by PRSA Hawaii's Young Professionals 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Murphy's Bar & Grill; media representatives will be on hand to talk with young professionals; students and members $20, nonmembers $25. Registration/information: crystal@bennetgroup.com or 753-7134.

THURSDAY

THE BREAKFAST CLUB weekly camaraderie and business lead exchange for business people, 7:30 a.m., Sizzler Pearlridge. breakfast@pacific-specifics.com or 456-6886 (Otto).

Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Ronald Moon to address members of six Rotary Clubs 7:30 a.m. at Kapolei High School faculty lounge in West Oahu regarding the Kapolei Court Complex, whose construction is near completion. Information: 722-1489 (Harold Nedd).

HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK meets weekly: Windward Chapter 7:45-9 a.m. at Koolau Golf Club (Pete Castillejos, 779-7383); Ward Chapter 12:15-1:30 p.m. Fridays at Ryan's (Donald Kloess, 222-9996).

MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT, an overview of the Microsoft SharePoint content management solution by Rob Hardisty, vice president of Century Computers, 8-10 a.m. at The Plaza Club conference room; sponsored by the Association for Information and Image Management; members free, nonmembers $20. RSVP: register@aiimhi.org or 531-7585.

HOME INDUSTRY NETWORKING luncheon hosted by the Hoku Chapter of Business Networking International 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bonsai Restaurant at Restaurant Row; $14 include 2.5 hours parking validation. RSVP: 486-2035 (Marcia Moreno).

INFORMATION SECURITY ARCHITECTURE lunch meeting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Plaza Club, 20th floor; topic: from risk assessment to compliance and everything in between; members $25, nonmembers $30, buffet lunch included. RSVP by today: isacahi.hospitality@gmail.com, 694-4041.

CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TOASTMASTERS, noon-1 p.m. at the Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building, 10th floor conference room. cchar@citycountyhonolulutm.org.

PARADISE TOASTMASTERS, 5-6 p.m., Tripler Army Medical Center, Managed Care conference room. 487-8703.

UNDERGROUND STRATEGIES that will instantly monetize any blog or Web site will be shared at this workshop 5-7:30 p.m. at Hawaii Women's Business Center; get your Web site, blog, Twitter and Facebook accounts generating income; members $20, nonmembers $30. Registration: 526-1001 or http://hwbc.org.

FRIDAY

HAWAII VENDOR INDUSTRY DAY — BIOTECHNOLOGY SECTOR. The U.S. Department of Defense, Military Health System, Joint Information Technology Center — Maui and Pacific Telehealth and Technology Hui will tell medical research and development industry company representatives about potential funding sources and provide program managers for them to talk to, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Hale Koa Hotel. RSVP: 433-3600, conference@pacifichui.org.

ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Plaza Club, 20th floor, main dining room; Henk Rogers, president and CEO of Blue Planet Software, to talk about how to succeed as an IT professional in Hawaii; members $20, nonmembers $30, includes sandwich, salad and iced tea. RSVP: https://events.aitphawaii.org.

UPCOMING

BREAKFAST BEFORE HOURS 7:30 to 9 a.m. Nov. 16 at Kahili Golf Club on Maui; prominent members of Maui's visitor industry will give a visitor industry update; sponsored by Maui Chamber of Commerce and First Hawaiian Bank; Chamber members $20, non-members $30. Reservations: 871-7711.

ADVANCED VISION BOARD SKILLS WORKSHOP Part III 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16 at Hawaii Women's Business Center; topics: fine tuning your vision board, positive self talk, dissolving negativity, the power of affirmations and visualization; members $40, non-members $45; advance payment required. http://www.hwbc.org.

SOCIAL MEDIA - HYPE OR SOLUTION? Learn how to engage your audience for marketing and customer service purposes 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at New Empress Restaurant, Chinese Cultural Plaza, second floor; $35. Reservations: www.hawaii-sbdc.org or 945-1430.

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS, workshop on how to target your small business's key audience with an integrated marketing and communication plan 5 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Hawaii Women's Business Center; members $20, non-members $30. Registration: http://hwbc.org.

HAWAII's YOUNG AND HIP ENTREPRENEURS, an even hosted by the Hawaii Pacific University Master of Business Administration Club 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 18 at ING Direct Cafe in Waikíkí; meet Lorenz Sell of ILovePhotos, Neenz Faleafine of Pono Media and Tiffany Tanaka of Fresh Cafe; free, free valet parking. Information: 687-7068.

SUNRISE NETWORKING BREAKFAST presented by Smart Business Hawaii 8:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at Macy's Ala Moana, Pineapple Room; featured speaker, local lobbyist John Radcliffe; members and guests $25 in advance, non-members and payers at the door $35. Registration: www.smallbusinesshawaii.com or 396-1724.

COACH YOURSELF TO GREATNESS! Lunch meeting sponsored by the Professional Women's Network 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at a private downtown location; learn the importance of positive self talk; members $33, sponsored guests $38, others $43. RSVP by Nov. 16: reservations@pwnhawaii.org or 533-4800.

TAXES FOR SMALL BUSINESS, learn your small business tax requirements 5 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Hawaii Women's Business Center, Suite A; members $20, non-members $30. RSVP: 526-1001 or hwbcadmin@hwbc.org. Pay online: http://www.hwbc.org.

LEGAL FORMATION OF A BUSINESS STRUCTURE, class on how to determine which business organization best suits your venture and how to build it accordingly 10;30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov. 19 at Hawaii Women's Business Center, Suite A; HWBC members $20, non-members $25. RSVP: 526-1001, hwbcadmin@hwbc.org. Pay online: http://hwbc.org.

HAWAII SOCIETY OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS luncheon and program Nov. 19 at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikíkí, Mauna Kea Ballroom: 11:30 a.m. sign in and networking, 12 p.m. lunch and program, 1:30 p.m. adjournment; Grace Keohohou, president of Direct Selling Women's Alliance and inspirational speaker, will share how slight shifts in the way you operate as a leader can inspire everyone around you; HSBP, HPU and MBA Club members $32, non-members $38, additional $5 after Nov. 16. Reservations: www.HSBP.biz. 537-2356.

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY conference and awards luncheon Nov. 19 and 20 at Sheraton Waikiki Hotel; sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Aloha Chapter. Information: www.afphawaii.org or 626-6755.

DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION WORKSHOPS to update tax professionals and the public on the latest tax legislation, changes to tax forms and current department efforts to streamline collections; $85 includes continental breakfast and materials; 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:

• Nov. 23 at Kauai Community College OCET Multipurpose Room - 245-8318.

• Nov. 30 at Maui Beach Hotel, Elleair Rainbow Room, Kahului - 984-3231.

• Dec. 1 at Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom - 734-9211.

• Dec. 7 at Royal Kona Resort, Discovery Room, Kailua, Kona - 974-7531.

• Dec. 8 at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Mokuola 1, Hilo - 974-7531.

HOW TO GET YOUR WEBSITE TO THE TOP OF THE LIST, a workshop hosted by computer analyst, Peter Kay 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov. 24 at Waialae Country Club; sponsored by Smart Business Hawaii; members and guests $75 in advance, $90 at the door, lunch and parking included; free gift if registered by Nov. 17; buffet lunch and Q&A to follow at noon. Registration: www.smallbusinesshawaii.com.

Business meetings of general interest are listed in the Coming Events column on a space-available basis in Monday's business section. The full calendar of events is available online 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, include information in the body of the message, not in an attachment. Releases may be edited for content and space, and may be distributed in print, electronic or other forms.