Posted on: Monday, March 20, 2006
Coming events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
Advertising Age magazine columnist Bob Garfield, whose nationally recognized essays "The Chaos Scenario" explore the future of the advertising industry, will speak to a luncheon meeting of The Hawai'i Advertising Federation today at the Hawai'i Prince Hotel Waikiki. The meeting, from 11:30 a.m., is open to the public. It is co-sponsored, among others, by The Honolulu Advertiser. Registration: 532-0555 or www.hafspot.com.
Two of the most critical elements for any small business owner — access to cash and trustworthy technical assistance — will be the focus of a free workshop tomorrow, sponsored by the local Small Business Administration office. The discussion, "SBA EXPRESS TO SUCCESS," will provide information on its Community Express Loan that pairs free technical assistance with loans ranging from $5,000 to $250,000. The loans are specifically designed to increase lending to small businesses in low-to-moderate income areas, or those 51 percent or more owned by women, minorities and/or veterans. The workshop is scheduled 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Prince Kuhio Federal Building, room 5-204. A workshop on the loan process is also scheduled 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 29 at the Lihu'e Civic Center, 4444 Rice St., Room 2, Kaua'i. Limited seating; advance registration recommended: 541-2990.
TODAY
An economic development specialist from the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide the latest information on opportunities offered by SBA programs and services for small-business owners and entrepreneurs today at the state's Business Action Center. The event, "SBA TALK STORY AT THE BUSINESS ACTION CENTER," is scheduled 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 1130 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite A-220. Information: 541-2983.
WEDNESDAY
AXA Advisors financial consultant Alissa Lerner Kimura will debunk some of the most common myths about investing, retirement, insurance and estate planning for women, in a discussion Wednesday, sponsored by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center. The discussion, "FINANCIAL PLANNING 101 ... DEMYSTIFIED," is scheduled 2:30-4 p.m. at the Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee. Information/registration: 526-1001.
How to ride the trends in technology entrepreneuring — and tips on what venture capitalists look for — will be the focus of a Wednesday presentation by Peter Kay, voice of "Your Computer Minute" radio spots and podcasts. He speaks on "TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURING: The Ultimate Reality Program," to a presentation sponsored by the High Technology Development Corporation, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Manoa Innovation Center, 2800 Woodlawn Drive. Registration: 539-3794.
THURSDAY
Best-selling author and leading retail sales trainer Ron Martin of Success Dynamics will speak at a workshop, "SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS," sponsored Thursday by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center. The discussion is scheduled 1-4 p.m. Thursday at the Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee. Information/registration: 526-1001.
Officers of the Hawai'i Science and Technology Council — the result of a merger between the Hawai'i Life Sciences Council and the Hawai'i Technology Trade Association — will take part in a discussion Thursday, about the organization and its significance to Hawai'i's growing science and technology economy. The discussion, "Agenda for Science and Technology Industry Growth and Development" is sponsored by the Hawai'i Venture Capital Association. The event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. registration to 1:30 p.m. at The Plaza Club, Pioneer Plaza. Participating in Thursday's discussion will be HS&TC leaders: president, Lisa Gibson; vice president, Ann Chung, and board chairperson, Dew-Anne Langcaon. Fee; non-members, students welcome. Reservations by Wednesday: Gail: 262-7329.
UPCOMING
The Better Business Bureau of Hawai'i's 12th Annual Torch Awards for Business Ethics luncheon and awards ceremony will be held 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 11 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, Coral Ballrooms. The annual awards program honors businesses or individuals statewide that demonstrate high ethical standards and exemplify excellence in business practices. Fee; non-members welcome. Call: 536-6956, ext. 320 or www.hawaii.bbb.org.
Business meetings of general interest are listed in the "Coming Events" column each Monday. Submit notices at least two weeks in advance: Business Events, Business Section, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax to 525-6763; or e-mail dbutts@honoluluadvertiser.com. (For e-mailed releases, please include information in the body of the message, not in an attachment.)
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