BEST BET

SUMMER SCIENCE & TECH FAIR hosted by the State High Technology Development Corp., TechJobs Hawaii and Kama'aina Careers, 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Japanese Cultural Center; the event will highlight the many technologies being developed in Hawai'i plus provide job recruitment opportunities; free. To exhibit call 539-3794. Information: www.htdc.org

SECURING YOUR SYSTEM WITH FREEWARE, how small- to medium-sized businesses can protect sensitive data using freely available software; how systems are compromised, practical preventative diagnostic and repair tools and procedures to keep computers running well, 9:30 a.m. June 19, Hawaii Women's Business Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A; $15 fee in advance. 526-1001.

TODAY

SBA TALK STORY 10 a.m.-1 p.m., State Business Action Center, 1130 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite A-220; SBA programs and services for small-business operators and entrepreneurs; free. 541-2983.

TOMORROW

PACIFIC ASIAN LECTURE SERIES: "Disasters and Business, and the Business of Disasters," lecture by John Egan, 4 p.m. Tuesday, University of Hawai'i-Manoa, College of Business, Room D-103; free. Information: www.pami.hawaii.edu, 956-8041.

BUSINESS COACHING & NETWORKING WORKSHOP 5:307:30 p.m., St. Clement's Church, 1515 Wilder Ave.; interactive, in-depth business development discussion and Q&A session; free; sponsored by IBI Hawaii. Information: 342-0375, kehau@ibiglobal.com

WEDNESDAY

STATE & FEDERAL TAX WORKSHOP, all-day session focusing on small businesses' tax filing responsibilities, from 9 a.m., Hawaii Women's Business Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A; $40 fee in advance. 526-1001.

MASTERMIND NETWORKING LUNCHEON noon-1:30 p.m., Buffet 100, Ward Warehouse; streamline your business language along with other business owners and entrepreneurs; no-host lunch under $10; sponsored by IBI Hawaii. RSVP by tomorrow, 342-0375, kehau@ibiglobal.com

THURSDAY

SBA RESOURCE DAY AT THE BANK free 30-minute consultations with business development specialists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hawaii National Bank, Makiki, 1163 S. Beretania St.; open to all; call for appointment. 541-2969.

Conquering the Generational Divide in the Workplace, workshop sponsored by The Society for Human Resources Management Oahu Educational Foundation, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa; members $25, nonmembers $30, student members $15. RSVP today, 236-2429 or e-mail, SHRMhawaii@hawaiibiz.rr.com

SATURDAY

MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE CO. financial management and homeownership classes for employees and prospective Pulelehua homeowners Saturday, July 15, Aug. 26, Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 18 and Dec. 9; day-long classes are free. Information:(808) 669-5625.

UPCOMING

THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, HONOLULU CHAPTER, "Stakeholder Management," workshop on how project stakeholders can make or break a project, with the focus on providing a variety of tools and techniques, 11:30 a.m.1 p.m., June 21, Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza; members $23, nonmembers $28, lunch included; register by Friday. 543-4878 or e-mail, RSVP@pmi-honoluluchapter.org.

CASH FLOW: WHAT IS IT? HOW DOES IT WORK? how to plan, manage and control the cash your business needs, 9 a.m. June 24, Hawaii Women's Business Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A; $35 fee in advance. 526-1001.

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