Posted on: Monday, October 3, 2005
Coming events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, practicing neurosurgeon and senior medical correspondent for CNN, will be the keynote speaker at the THIRD ANNUAL STATEWIDE HEALTH POLICY FORUM, offered Oct. 17 by the Hawai'i Uninsured Project. The forum, "HEALTH CARE COVERAGE IN HAWAI'I — TURNING POINT OR TIPPING POINT," is intended to address ways to make healthcare accessible and affordable in Hawai'i. It will offer the latest thinking about the national healthcare environment, the ways national trends will affect Hawai'i's healthcare system, and positive steps taken by businesses in the face of rising healthcare costs. The forum is co-sponsored by the Hawai'i Institute for Public Affairs. Fee. Limited enrollment; registration deadline: Friday. Information: Carol Taniguchi, 585-7931, ext. 101, or www.healthcoveragehawaii.org.
Two workshops on selling at area farmers' markets will be sponsored 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, this week and next, by the Hawai'i Farm Bureau Federation. Both are scheduled in the Kapi'olani Community College, 'Ohi'a Building, auditorium 118.
Tomorrow: "How to Be a Successful Farmers' Market Vendor," for present and prospective vendors at farmers' and open markets, will cover topics including selection, visual merchandising, pricing and market requirements. It will feature Eleanor Nakama-Mitsunaga, manager of three federation farmers markets; and Ned Yonemori, supervisor for the city's People's Open Markets.
Oct. 11: New crops and new marketing opportunities will be the focus of the workshop "What to Grow ... Where to Sell It," featuring buyers and venues for selling agricultural products — and requirements for products, pricing, packaging, delivery and schedules. Tish Uyehara, Armstrong Produce marketing manager; Dean Okimoto of Local Island Fresh Edibles; Dennis Yamachika of Marukai Stores and Nakama-Mitsu-naga will participate. Fee; free for federation members. Reservations required; reservations deadline today. 848-2074.
TOMORROW
An overview of the wireless communications marketplace — including issues, challenges and trends — will be among topics at a free University of Phoenix-sponsored seminar, noon-1 p.m. tomorrow at the school's Honolulu campus. Speaking on "HAWAIIAN TELCOM WIRELESS SERVICES" will be Jon Gelman, vice president and general manager of wireless services at the company. The seminar will be held in the Topa Financial Center (former Amfac Building), 745 Fort St., Rooms 101 and 102. Free. 536-2686, ext. 35108.
"BUSINESS ENTITY: CHOOSING AN ORGANIZATIONAL ENTITY," a workshop on choosing the organizational style that best suits your business venture, will be offered 10:30 a.m.-noon tomorrow at the Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee. Registration: 526-1001.
THURSDAY
Clyde Namu'o, administrator of the state Office of Hawaiian Affairs, will be dinner speaker at the Thursday meeting of the AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Punahele Chapter: networking, dinner and meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Buffet 100 restaurant, Ward Warehouse. Fee. Information: V. Campbell, 595-8457.
Three classes, hosted by Kaiser Permanente Lifestyle Program, on income planning for retirement — and ways to make your money last — will be offered 6:30 to 8 p.m. beginning Thursday at the Mililani Clinic, 95-660 Lanikuhana Ave., conference room.
Other classes are scheduled 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Hawai'i Kai Clinic, 6700 Kalaniana'ole Highway, conference room; and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Honolulu Clinic, 1010 Pensacola St., conference room. Fee; non-Kaiser plan participants welcome. Registration: 432-2270.
A "MARKETING FOR SUCCESS WORKSHOP" for business owners, sponsored by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center, will be offered 1-3 p.m. Thursday at 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee; discount for members. Registration: 526-1001.
FRIDAY
Simple techniques that can increase business cash flow and profits, sponsored by the Hawaii Women's Business Center. The discussion, "Cash Flow: What is it? How Does It Work?" will be 9 a.m.-noon at 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee. Registration: 526-1001.
UPCOMING:
A "STATE AND FEDERAL TAX PROCEDURE WORKSHOP" — an all-day business development workshop with a state Department of Taxation representative and others on Hawai'i's general excise and use taxes — will be offered by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee. Registration: 526-1001.
Several MICRO ENTERPRISE TRAINING CLASSES, sponsored by the Honolulu Community Action Program, will be offered this month, free to those with limited income. Topics include launching a business in Hawai'i; handling business loans, taxes and marketing; training on the computer and the Internet; understanding your credit and money matters. The classes are scheduled 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 11; 6-9 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21; and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 29. For location, information and reservations: 521-4531.
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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