Posted on: Monday, May 21, 2007
Coming events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
Winners in the recent University of Hawai'i Business Plan Competition — including one with a business prospective that would integrate modern hydroponics with Hawai'i's climate to grow native Hawaiian plants more quickly — will present those plans before the monthly meeting of the HAWAI'I VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION. The luncheon meeting, themed "From Research to Realization — UH Research Inspires Winning Business Plans," runs from 11:30 a.m. (registration) to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in The Plaza Club at Pioneer Plaza. Fee; UH faculty, guests and students welcome. Reservations by Wednesday: Gail, 262-7329.
Small-business federal contracting opportunities — including the "big boys" such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Gruman and SAIC — will be explored in the Native Hawaiian Economic Alliance's annual BUSINESS LEADERS FORUM, June 1 and 2 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Registration forms: Jeff Hickman or Kahana Kane, 521-5011.
WEDNESDAY
A record 216 employers are expected to attend the 10th annual WORKFORCE JOB FAIR, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday at the Blaisdell Center. The fair offers job seekers a chance to make initial contact with recruiters, apply for open positions, exchange information and interview in a number of industries — including financial, healthcare, retail, non-profit and government organizations. Fee; discount for students, seniors and military. Suggested: appropriate interview clothing and several resume copies. Pre-register: www.successhi.com. Information: 536-7222.
THURSDAY
"Connect With Your Purpose and Passion: Design a Vision Plan and Business Strategy," sponsored by the HAWAI'I WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER, will be offered 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Business owners will learn to create a short- and long-term vision plan motivated by personal "purpose" and "passion." Fee. Registration: 526-1001.
UPCOMING
"HIRING: HOW TO BE EFFECTIVE IN A TIGHT LABOR MARKET!" will be the topic of a "talk-story" session with Judy Bishop, head of the Bishop & Co. staffing firm, 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 31, at the Hawai'i Women's Business Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Fee; non-members welcome. Registration required: 526-1001.
A "DIGITAL ARTS AND LICENSING SEMINAR" — aimed at musicians, writers, Web site and game designers, photographers, video and other visual artists, and managers — will be offered 8:30 a.m. (registration) to 2 p.m. June 14. The seminar is sponsored by the Small Business Development Center, and will be held at the center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave., Suite A. Presenter will be George Darby, a technology and intellectual property, and registered patent attorney. Included in the discussions will be a review of intellectual property, licensing copyrights and patents — including for video games, visual arts, music and software. Fee. Reservations deadline: June 7: 523-6118.
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 ayonan@honoluluadvertiser.com. (For e-mailed releases, please include information in the body of the message, not in an attachment.)
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