TODAY

SBA RESOURCE DAY, free consultations for small-business owners on working capital loans, long-term financing for business real estate or major equipment, and SBA Business Development Program and Hubzone certification; at Central Pacific Bank, 98-150 Kaonohi St.; to reserve a 30-minute spot with SBA specialist Mary Dale, call 541-2990, ext. 211; walk-ins accommodated if time permits; free.

MONDAY

LATIN BUSINESS HAWAII CINCO DE MAYO MIXER, 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 5, complimentary Cuban pupu, Latin music and no-host bar, Soul De Cuba Cafe on Bethel Street; public welcome. RSVP: 638-3098.

TUESDAY

LATIN BUSINESS HAWAII MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 5:30-7 p.m. May 6, with Charles Steilen, Hawai'i Pacific University business school dean, speaking on the "Importance of a Marketing Plan," at Small Business Resource Center. RSVP: 638-3098.

Leading Bold Change Workshop, Society for Human Resources Management workshop, 7:15 a.m.noon. May 6 in the Hyatt Regency Waikiki's Makai Ballroom; featured speaker, John Kotter; $199 (SHRM Hawaii members $149, ASTD Hawaii and HANO members $179). Register: www.shrmhawaii.org. Information: wendy@foresightld.com or 265-4286 (Wendy Nakamura).

THURSDAY

Native Hawaiian Tourism Conference, May 8-9 at Hawai'i Convention Center; a Hawaiian marketplace of innovative ideas, products and services; Register: 808-628-6370, www.nahha.com.

ASSOCIATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS TECHNICAL WORKSHOP, business intelligence workshop and lunch meeting May 8 featuring Douglas Ellis of IBM Software Group.; registration 7:30 a.m., Test Drive session 8 a.m., Selecting the Right Engine 9:45 a.m., Putting the Pedal to the Metal 11:15 a.m., lunch with presentation 12:30 p.m.; lunch $25, lunch/workshop $40 (members, lunch $15 or lunch/workshop $25), late registration $50. Register at aitphawaii@aitp.org by May 5.

UPCOMING

INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION, Hawai'i chapter, will feature David Hong, president of Island Plastic Bags, as keynote speaker at its meeting, 10 a.m. May 14 at the Miramar at Waikiki Hotel, Banana Patch Lounge. Hong will speak on biodegradable products and new legislation that may impact the housekeeping industry. Those involved with the housekeeping industry or professional cleaning are welcome to attend. The first meeting is free. Parking is $3 with validation, and refreshments will be served. Reservations required by May 8: contact Ivy Kwok, 808-926-9861, ivy.kwok@outrigger.com.

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS, scholarship fundraising dinner, 6-9 p.m. May 15 at Executive Centre, Hukilau Restaurant. RSVP/information: lynnharing@abacuspros.com by May 5.

GLOBAL, NATIONAL AND LOCAL ECONOMIC REALITIES: CLEAR PERSPECTIVE AND FORECAST, luncheon May 22, sponsored by the Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners and Hawaii Association of Realtors; Paul Brewbaker, chief economist at Bank of Hawaii, will discuss economic and business trends; at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, 11:30 a.m. sign-in/networking; $35 (members $29), table of 10 $300, add $5 for late registration. Register by May 16; forms available at www.HSCP.org.