Posted on: Monday, November 14, 2005
Coming events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
The pros and cons of allowing advertising in public schools to raise money for repairs and infrastructure will be debated at a free public discussion Wednesday, sponsored by Ad 2 Honolulu, an organization of young professionals in advertising. Two state Board of Education members, Garrett Toguchi and Randall Yee, will join the discussion. The discussion is planned 6-8 p.m. at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Krauss Hall, Yukiyoshi Room 012. Limited seating. 521-3611.
The state of Island telecommunications before Hawaiian Telcom entered the market six months ago will be the topic of a speech by company CEO Mike Ruley Wednesday. He will speak on "THE ROAD TO THE FUTURE" in the speech to the joint luncheon meeting of the Hawai'i TeleCommunications Association and the Association of Information Technology Professionals, 11:30 a.m., Hale Koa Hotel. Fee; nonmembers welcome. Registration: 441-8514 or www.htca.org.
TODAY
The HAWAI'I WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER will mark its eighth anniversary with an evening of speakers, networking and prizes, 5-8 p.m., today at the Dole Cannery Ballrooms. Taking part in a roundtable discussion, "INspiring Success: Marketing and Sales Tools for Small Business," will be Ron Martin, president, Success Dynamics; Ann Wharton, director of communications, Actus Lend Lease; and Mark Rosenbaum, assistant professor of marketing, University of Hawai'i. Fee. 526-1001.
Small-business tips and planning ideas for this year's and next year's taxable revenue will be the focus of a seminar today and Thursday, sponsored by the Hawai'i Small Business Development Center Network. "Year-End Tax Planning and Tips for the Small Business" is scheduled 6:30-9 p.m. each evening at the Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave. Fee; information and information: 523-6118.
THURSDAY
The environmental benefits of steel construction — including contributions toward sustainability through recyclable content — will be part of discussion at a seminar Thursday organized by the Hawai'i Pacific Steel Framing Alliance. The seminar, "SUSTAINABLY GREEN STEEL-FRAMED HOMES," will be held 5-7:30 p.m. at The Willows restaurant. Speaker will be Greg Crawford, vice president, operations, of the Steel Recycling Institute/American Iron and Steel Institute. Fee. Registration: 485-1400.
Past and current deans of the University of Hawai'i John A. Burns School of Medicine will join in a panel discussion Thursday on projects being planned for the Kaka'ako redevelopment area. Speaking at the panel discussion and networking conference, "FINDING YOUR FUTURE @ KB (Kaka'ako Biotech) Park," will be former dean Ed Cadman and current interim dean Sam Shomaker. The program begins at 4 p.m. at the new medical school facilities in Kaka'ako. Fee. Early (reduced fee) registration deadline is today: www.kbpark.com or 847-0143.
FRIDAY
The Hawai'i Society of Enrolled Agents will hold its monthly breakfast meeting at 7:15 a.m. Friday at The Pacific Club. Continuing education credits available. Fee. 735-9004.
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 525-6763; or dbutts@honolulu advertiser.com. (For e-mailed releases, please include information in the body of the message, not in an attachment.)
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