UPCOMING

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP: LESSONS FROM THE TOP LEADERS, a workshop sponsored by the University of Hawai'i-Hilo College of Business and Economics, takes place 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 9 at UCB 127; facilitator will be Dr. David Hyslop, Bowling Green State University professor and leadership coach; $95 fee. Registration: 808-974-7400.

AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION, Na Kilohana O Wahine Chapter will meet Jan. 9 for Business Associate's Night. Paul Brewbaker, senior vice president and chief economist at Bank of Hawaii, will present an economic outlook for Hawai'i for 2008. Japanese Cultural Center, 5:30 p.m. no host cocktails; 6 p.m. dinner. $22. RSVP by Jan. 4. Information: Linda Yamashiro, 432-5391.

The Professional Women's Network monthly luncheon meeting Jan. 24, 2008 at the Ala Moana Hotel; keynote speaker, Barbara Pellegrino to talk about "Treasure Mapping Your Way to Success." Fee: members $26; sponsored guests $35; $40 for nonmembers. Information: 533-4800; e-mail, reservations@pwnhawaii.org; online, www.pwnhawaii.org.

A GLOBAL AFFAIR, The Pacific and Asian Affairs Council annual dinner takes place Jan. 24 at Kahala Hotel and Resort, Maile Ballroom: cocktails 5:30 p.m., dinner and program 6:15 p.m.; Jean Rolles and the Aloha Medical Mission to be honored; proceeds to PAAC's educational programs. RSVP by Friday: 944-7783.

Business meetings of general interest are listed in the "Coming Events" column throughout the week. Submit notices at least two weeks in advance: Alan Yonan, Business Section, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax to 525-6763; or e-mail comingevents@honoluluadvertiser.com. For e-mailed releases, please include information in the body of the message, not in an attachment.

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