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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, June 22, 2009

Coming events


Advertiser Staff

TODAY

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

TOMORROW

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

PALOLO TOASTMASTERS, 6:30-7:30 p.m. near University of Hawai'i-Manoa; call Ed for location. 656-1689, ed.takeya@palolotoastmasters.org.

WEDNESDAY

CAN THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTIMENT ACT HELP YOUR BUSINESS?, free small-business forum sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hawaii Women's Business Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave. Reservations: 541-2990, ext. 205.

8TH ANNUAL TECH ENTERPRISE 2009, sponsored by Hawaii Technology Development Venture and Hawaii Renewable Energy Development Venture, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Honolulu Country Club; state renewable energy initiative review funding opportunity information for local companies developing technology solutions. Registration/information: www.hredv.com/.

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

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

THURSDAY

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING, Smart Business Hawaii sunrise networking breakfast, 7-8:30 a.m., Macy's Ala Moana, Pineapple Room; Hawaii Net Associates president Thomas Trenz will talk about the advantages of social network media marketing; $35, members $25, buffet breakfast included; free exhibit area, networking and business introductions; advance payment requested; public welcome. Reservations: 396-1724 (Darlyn) or http://www.smallbusinesshawaii.com.

HAWAI VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION panel discussion and luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Plaza Club, 20th floor; theme: "Did This Year's Energy Legislation Help Local Clean Energy Entrepreneurs?," featuring Rep. Hermina Morita, chair of House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection and Jeff Mikulina, executive director of Blue Planet Foundation; $39, members $29, students $25; aloha attire. Registration: www.hvca.org or procom@hawaii.rr.com.

THE BASICS OF SELLING ON eBAY, power seller Marilyn Paguirigan shares tips for increasing your revenue, 5-8 p.m. June 25, Hawaii Women's Business Center, Suite A; check-in at 4:30 p.m.; $55, HWBC members $50, optional book $40; bring dinner; snack and water provided; advance payment required. RSVP: 526-1001 or hwbcadmin@HWBC.org.

THE BREAKFAST CLUB, weekly camaraderie and business lead exchange for business people, 7:30 a.m. at Sizzler Pearlridge. Otto@pacific-specifics.com.

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

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

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

FRIDAY

YWCA LEADER LUNCHEON, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom; 10 women to be honored for their leadership. Reservations/information: www.ywcaoahu.org or 695-2602.

UPCOMING

JOB FAIR VENDORS sought to participate at Windward Ho'olaule'a, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 26 at Windward Community College; $25 fee; call Mike Moser at 386-3602 or apply at http://windward.hawaii.edu/hoolaulea.

MAXIMIZING THE LAW OF ATTRACTION, Barbara Pellegrino shares the technique of treasure map and vision boarding to attain your business goals: parts one and two 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 29, part three 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 13, Hawaii Women's Business Center; parts one and two $85, part three $55, all three $110, HWBC member discounts. RSVP: 526-1001 or http://www.hwbc.org.

Business meetings 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, please include the information in the body of the message, not in an attachment.