TODAY

PACIFIC ASIAN LECTURE SERIES: WHERE ARE THE ENTREPRENEURS? Lecture by Ash Matar of VIP Transportation, 4:15-5:30 p.m. at University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Shidler College of Business, C-101; refreshments 5:30 p.m. in the faculty lounge, BusAd D-207; free. Information: 956-8041.

HOME SELLING SEMINAR, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Harbor Court, 66 Queen St., Suite 3100; dinner will be served; free for the public. 738-3613 (Sheri).

WEDNESDAY

BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME seminar, 6-8 p.m. at Honolulu Country Club; what you need to know; free. Reservations: 593-2808.

HOME SELLING SEMINAR, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Harbor Court, 66 Queen St., Suite 3100; dinner will be served; free for the public. 738-3613 (Sheri).

THURSDAY

THE HAWAII VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION will hear a presentation by Rod June, chief investment officer for the Hawai'i Employees Retirement System. June is expected to touch on the pension plan's policy toward investing in local venture capital firms. The talk is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Plaza Club in Downtown Honolulu; fee. Register: 262-7329.

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR BUSINESS WEB SITE. Professional Women's Network luncheon at a private Downtown venue; Pete Martinez will discuss the Web site as a crucial communication tool for businesses and how to design a good one; fee: members $33, non-members $43; free parking. Reservations: 533-4800, or on the Web at www.pwnhawaii.org.

NUUANU TOASTMASTERS meeting 6 to 7 p.m., Susannah Wesley Community Center. 525-8909.

FRIDAY

REAL ESTATE COMMISSION MEETING, 9 a.m. at King Kalakaua Building, 335 Merchant St., first floor, Queen Lili'uokalani Conference Room; may move into executive session to consider and evaluate information relating to applicants for licenses. www.hawaii.gov/hirec.

UPCOMING

ENCORE — YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS A WEB SITE. E-marketing workshop 9 a.m.-12 p.m. June 28 at Hawaii Women's Business Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A; learn to create a stunning, effective Web site for your business; members $25, nonmembers $30; register in advance. RSVP: 526-1001, fax 550-0724.

PACIFIC ASIAN LECTURE SERIES: HAWAII'S VISITOR INDUSTRY WORKFORCE — THE JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 2 at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki; fee: PATA members $35, others $40. Register by June 27: procom@hawaii.rr.com or 621-2482 ext. 3. Information: 956-8041.

EXCHANGE CLUB OF DOWNTOWN HONOLULU luncheon meeting, 122-1:30 p.m. July 3 at Oahu Country Club; Kelli Abe Trifonovitch, editor of Hawaii Business magazine to talk about Hawai'i's business climate; fee:$20 for lunch. Reservations: 524-0330 ext. 2 or edracers@aol.com.

PACIFIC ASIAN LECTURE SERIES: FACING THE CHALLENGES, International Trade and Foreign Policy. Lecture by Ambassador William Bodde, 4:15-5:30 p.m. July 29 at University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Shidler College of Business, C-101; refreshments 5:30 p.m. in the faculty lounge, D-207; free. 956-8041.

SEMINAR: BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME, 6-8 p.m. July 30 at Honolulu Country Club; how to select a builder, what to know about residential design, setting a budget, estimating financing and scheduling; free. Reservations: 593-2808.

LUNCHEON Lecture by Dr. N.H. Paul Chung, 12 p.m. Aug. 7 at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki ballroom; registration 11:30 a.m.; featured speakers: Dr. Ira Kasoff, deputy assistant secretary for Asia, U.S. Department of Commerce and Dr. William Zarit, regional director for East Asia, U.S. Department of Commerce; $38 fee to include lunch. RSVP: pami@hawaii.edu or 956-8041.

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