Coming events
Advertiser Staff
TODAY
HAWAII KAI TOASTMASTERS No. 4716, 7 p.m., JAIMS, 6660 Hawaii Kai Drive, Division A, Area 4; everyone welcome. 395-3024, bkeala@hawaii.rr.com.
MILILANI TOASTMASTERS, 7:30-8:45 p.m. at Mililani Ike Elementary School cafeteria. 623-8208.
TOMORROW
KOMO MAI, a chapter of Business Network International, specializing in business referrals, 9-10:30 a.m. to Sizzler Restaurant, Dillingham Plaza; breakfast $10. 721-2794.
PALOLO TOASTMASTERS meet 6:30-7:30 p.m. near University of Hawaii-Mänoa; call Ed for the location. 656-1689.
WEDNESDAY
ROTARY CLUB OF KAHALA SUNRISE, 7:30 a.m., Waialae Country Club. 722-2538.
WINNERS CIRCLE TOASTMASTERS, 7:30-8:45 a.m., Unity Church, 3608 Diamond Head Circle . 833-7538.
PROFIT MASTERY SEMINAR presented by Hawaii National Bank, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12, Ala Moana Hotel Hibiscus Ballroom 1; networking reception 5-7 p.m. Nov. 11; continental breakfast and lunch both days; financial coaching to provide a process to improve business performance and profitability; $395. Register: www.hawaiinational.com, 528-7711, or at bank branches.
BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL Honolulu Metro Chapter, 9:30-11 a.m., Neal Blaisdell Center, Maui conference room. 372-0065 (Kathy Davenport).
LILIUOKALANI TOASTMASTERS, 12:05-1:05 p.m., Liliuokalani Building, 1390 Miller St. (Downtown); guests welcome. 587-3811.
MEDIA SPEED NETWORKING event sponsored by PRSA Hawaii's Young Professionals 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Murphy's Bar & Grill; media representatives will be on hand to talk with young professionals; students and members $20, nonmembers $25. Registration/information: crystal@bennetgroup.com or 753-7134.
THURSDAY
THE BREAKFAST CLUB weekly camaraderie and business lead exchange for business people, 7:30 a.m., Sizzler Pearlridge. breakfast@pacific-specifics.com or 456-6886 (Otto).
Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Ronald Moon to address members of six Rotary Clubs 7:30 a.m. at Kapolei High School faculty lounge in West Oahu regarding the Kapolei Court Complex, whose construction is near completion. Information: 722-1489 (Harold Nedd).
HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK meets weekly: Windward Chapter 7:45-9 a.m. at Koolau Golf Club (Pete Castillejos, 779-7383); Ward Chapter 12:15-1:30 p.m. Fridays at Ryan's (Donald Kloess, 222-9996).
MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT, an overview of the Microsoft SharePoint content management solution by Rob Hardisty, vice president of Century Computers, 8-10 a.m. at The Plaza Club conference room; sponsored by the Association for Information and Image Management; members free, nonmembers $20. RSVP: register@aiimhi.org or 531-7585.
HOME INDUSTRY NETWORKING luncheon hosted by the Hoku Chapter of Business Networking International 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bonsai Restaurant at Restaurant Row; $14 include 2.5 hours parking validation. RSVP: 486-2035 (Marcia Moreno).
INFORMATION SECURITY ARCHITECTURE lunch meeting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Plaza Club, 20th floor; topic: from risk assessment to compliance and everything in between; members $25, nonmembers $30, buffet lunch included. RSVP by today: isacahi.hospitality@gmail.com, 694-4041.
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TOASTMASTERS, noon-1 p.m. at the Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building, 10th floor conference room. cchar@citycountyhonolulutm.org.
PARADISE TOASTMASTERS, 5-6 p.m., Tripler Army Medical Center, Managed Care conference room. 487-8703.
UNDERGROUND STRATEGIES that will instantly monetize any blog or Web site will be shared at this workshop 5-7:30 p.m. at Hawaii Women's Business Center; get your Web site, blog, Twitter and Facebook accounts generating income; members $20, nonmembers $30. Registration: 526-1001 or http://hwbc.org.
FRIDAY
HAWAII VENDOR INDUSTRY DAY — BIOTECHNOLOGY SECTOR. The U.S. Department of Defense, Military Health System, Joint Information Technology Center — Maui and Pacific Telehealth and Technology Hui will tell medical research and development industry company representatives about potential funding sources and provide program managers for them to talk to, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Hale Koa Hotel. RSVP: 433-3600, conference@pacifichui.org.
ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Plaza Club, 20th floor, main dining room; Henk Rogers, president and CEO of Blue Planet Software, to talk about how to succeed as an IT professional in Hawaii; members $20, nonmembers $30, includes sandwich, salad and iced tea. RSVP: https://events.aitphawaii.org.
UPCOMING
BREAKFAST BEFORE HOURS 7:30 to 9 a.m. Nov. 16 at Kahili Golf Club on Maui; prominent members of Maui's visitor industry will give a visitor industry update; sponsored by Maui Chamber of Commerce and First Hawaiian Bank; Chamber members $20, non-members $30. Reservations: 871-7711.
ADVANCED VISION BOARD SKILLS WORKSHOP Part III 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16 at Hawaii Women's Business Center; topics: fine tuning your vision board, positive self talk, dissolving negativity, the power of affirmations and visualization; members $40, non-members $45; advance payment required. http://www.hwbc.org.
SOCIAL MEDIA - HYPE OR SOLUTION? Learn how to engage your audience for marketing and customer service purposes 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at New Empress Restaurant, Chinese Cultural Plaza, second floor; $35. Reservations: www.hawaii-sbdc.org or 945-1430.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS, workshop on how to target your small business's key audience with an integrated marketing and communication plan 5 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Hawaii Women's Business Center; members $20, non-members $30. Registration: http://hwbc.org.
HAWAII's YOUNG AND HIP ENTREPRENEURS, an even hosted by the Hawaii Pacific University Master of Business Administration Club 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 18 at ING Direct Cafe in Waikíkí; meet Lorenz Sell of ILovePhotos, Neenz Faleafine of Pono Media and Tiffany Tanaka of Fresh Cafe; free, free valet parking. Information: 687-7068.
SUNRISE NETWORKING BREAKFAST presented by Smart Business Hawaii 8:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at Macy's Ala Moana, Pineapple Room; featured speaker, local lobbyist John Radcliffe; members and guests $25 in advance, non-members and payers at the door $35. Registration: www.smallbusinesshawaii.com or 396-1724.
COACH YOURSELF TO GREATNESS! Lunch meeting sponsored by the Professional Women's Network 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at a private downtown location; learn the importance of positive self talk; members $33, sponsored guests $38, others $43. RSVP by Nov. 16: reservations@pwnhawaii.org or 533-4800.
TAXES FOR SMALL BUSINESS, learn your small business tax requirements 5 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Hawaii Women's Business Center, Suite A; members $20, non-members $30. RSVP: 526-1001 or hwbcadmin@hwbc.org. Pay online: http://www.hwbc.org.
LEGAL FORMATION OF A BUSINESS STRUCTURE, class on how to determine which business organization best suits your venture and how to build it accordingly 10;30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov. 19 at Hawaii Women's Business Center, Suite A; HWBC members $20, non-members $25. RSVP: 526-1001, hwbcadmin@hwbc.org. Pay online: http://hwbc.org.
HAWAII SOCIETY OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS luncheon and program Nov. 19 at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikíkí, Mauna Kea Ballroom: 11:30 a.m. sign in and networking, 12 p.m. lunch and program, 1:30 p.m. adjournment; Grace Keohohou, president of Direct Selling Women's Alliance and inspirational speaker, will share how slight shifts in the way you operate as a leader can inspire everyone around you; HSBP, HPU and MBA Club members $32, non-members $38, additional $5 after Nov. 16. Reservations: www.HSBP.biz. 537-2356.
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY conference and awards luncheon Nov. 19 and 20 at Sheraton Waikiki Hotel; sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Aloha Chapter. Information: www.afphawaii.org or 626-6755.
DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION WORKSHOPS to update tax professionals and the public on the latest tax legislation, changes to tax forms and current department efforts to streamline collections; $85 includes continental breakfast and materials; 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:
• Nov. 23 at Kauai Community College OCET Multipurpose Room - 245-8318.
• Nov. 30 at Maui Beach Hotel, Elleair Rainbow Room, Kahului - 984-3231.
• Dec. 1 at Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom - 734-9211.
• Dec. 7 at Royal Kona Resort, Discovery Room, Kailua, Kona - 974-7531.
• Dec. 8 at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Mokuola 1, Hilo - 974-7531.
HOW TO GET YOUR WEBSITE TO THE TOP OF THE LIST, a workshop hosted by computer analyst, Peter Kay 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov. 24 at Waialae Country Club; sponsored by Smart Business Hawaii; members and guests $75 in advance, $90 at the door, lunch and parking included; free gift if registered by Nov. 17; buffet lunch and Q&A to follow at noon. Registration: www.smallbusinesshawaii.com.
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