Coming events
Advertiser Staff
MONDAY
MILILANI TOASTMASTERS, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Mondays in Mililani Ike Elementary School cafeteria. 623-8208.
TUESDAY
STATE OF THE WEB 2009, update on the new wave of interactive Web tools, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Anthology Theater, 1003 Bishop St., 8th floor; Google's chief technology advocate to speak; $75, includes lunch; co-sponsored by ThinkTech. Google SOWNINE to register. Information: 956-8400, pnm@hawaii.edu.
BASICS OF SELLING ON eBAY, workshop on increasing your revenue by using eBay, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Hawaii Women's Business Center, Suite A; $55 (members $50), book $40. Register: http://www.hwbc.org. RSVP: 526-1001.
WEDNESDAY
DRIVING YOUR BUSINESS IN THIS CHALLENGING ECONOMY, learn about profits, cash flow and customer service, 6-8 p.m., Hawaii Small Business Development Center, 1833 Kalakaua Ave., Suite 400; $75. Registration: www.hawaii-sbdc.org. Information: 945-1430.
ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY & INTERNET EXPO at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; networking and presentations 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (register from 7:45 a.m.), expo doors open 12 p.m.; $3 at the door. 230-7625.
STAYING OUT OF TROUBLE WITH THE IRS, seminar for business owners by a tax professional licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Hawaii Women's Business Center; $25 (members $20). Registration: http://www.hwbc.org. RSVP: 526-1001.
THURSDAY
HAWAII ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION lunch meeting at the Plaza Club, 20th floor, Pioneer Plaza: 11:45 a.m. registration, 12 p.m. buffet lunch, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Paul Brewbaker, chief economic consultant for Bank of Hawaii, speaks on "Economic Stabalization: Themes from the March 2009 NABE Conference"; $35 (members $25). Reservations: StephanieYeung@boh.com.
FLIGHT FROM CAPITAL: WILL VENTURE FIRMS SURVIVE THE ECONOMIC STORM? Hawaii Venture Capital Association, luncheon talk by a Silicon Valley venture firm partner, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Plaza Club, 20th floor; $39, members $29, students $25. Register: www.hvca.org or 262-7329 (Gail).
SUNRISE NETWORKING BREAKFAST, sponsored by Small Business Hawaii, 7-8:30 a.m., Macy's Ala Moana, Pineapple Room; talk on "Transforming Business As Usual to Business Amazing"; members and guests $25, non-members and those paying at the door $35. Reservations: http://www.smallbusinesshawaii.com. Information: 396-1724.
HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK weekly meetings: Windward Chapter, 7:45-9 a.m. Thursdays 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).
FRIDAY
MAPPING YOUR SUCCESS INTO CHINA, Hawaii Small Business Development Center seminar 9-11:30 a.m., Hawai'i State Art Museum multipurpose room, first floor; identifying, starting, maintaining and sustaining business with China; $45, walk-ins $50. Registration: www.hawaii-sbdc.org. Information: 945-1430.
DISNEY HAWAII — THE BIG PICTURE, certified commercial investment member overview of the Disney Vacation Club and Resort, Ala Moana Hotel's Hibiscus Ballroom II: 11 a.m. registration and lunch buffet, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. program featuring Djuan Rivers, DVCR vice president; $40 (members $30) in advance, $5 more at the door. Registration: www.ccimhawaii.org. Information: info@ccimhawaii.org.
SATURDAY
FILING STATE AND FEDERAL BUSINESS TAXES, learn about requirements and documenting deductions, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (includes lunch break) March 28, Hawaii Women's Business Center, Suite A; $60 (members $54), materials included. Registration: http://www.hwbc.org. RSVP: 526-1001.
UPCOMING
MAKING ITIL A REALITY, Gartner executive briefing, featuring Gartner Research's vice president, March 30, Plaza Club, 20th floor of Pioneer Plaza: registration/refreshments 1-1:30 p.m.; Part 1, "Making ITIL A Reality, Pitfalls and Strategies," 1:30-3 p.m.; Part 2, "The Future of the IT Infrastructure and Operations," 3-4:30 p.m.; free, limited seating. Registration: dale.aiello@gartner.com, 531-5647.
CREATING VISION BOARDS and the art of manifesting, Hawaii Women's Business Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 30 (Parts 1 & 2), with lunch break, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 13 (Part 3). One hour lunch; $110 (members $90). Register: http://www.hwbc.org, 526-1001.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE, classes sponsored by the Hawaii CCIM Chapter, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. April 2, 3, 6 ,7 and 8, University of Phoenix, Tapa Tower, rooms 101 and 102; advance payment: $1,395 (members $1,140), $150 deposit guarantees reservation; recommended: Hewlett-Packard financial calculator HP-10ll and laptop computer with CD-ROM drive and Excel 2000 or higher. Registration: www.ccimhawaii.org, info@ccimhawaii.org, 528-2246, 866-871-2036 (fax).
UNION "CARD CHECK" LEGISLATION: HOW IT WILL AFFECT YOU, seminar by Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Advocacy Committee, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. April 8, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Manoa Grand Ballroom, fifth floor; learn about legislation affecting federal and state laws governing the union-employer relationship; $100, members $50, members' guests $55, exhibitors $125 (covers two), continental breakfast included. Registration: 949-5531, www.honolulujapanesechamber.org.