Posted on: Monday, October 15, 2007
Coming events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
The current Hawaii Superferry issue has caused debate among public, private and civil sectors that requires careful conflict resolution. How to effectively resolve such conflicts is the topic of the 1 1/2-day class, MULTIPARTY CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, to be taught by master mediator and facilitator, Dr. Peter Adler. Community activists, government officials, facilitators and mediators are encouraged to attend; the public is welcome as well.
The event takes place 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 23, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Maui Beach Hotel in Kahului. Cost is $250 by today, $300 thereafter. To register, call Mediation Services of Maui: 808-244-5744.
TODAY
Corporate leaders, volunteers and public servants who have contributed to the protection of native wildlife and ecosystems will be honored at the HAWAII AUDUBON SOCIETY ANNUAL AWARDS dinner taking place 6 to 9 p.m. at Treetops Restaurant at Paradise Park. The keynote address will be given by Alan Lieberman, conservation program manager for the Center for Conservation and Research for Endangered Species at the Zoological Society of San Diego.
The $25 fee includes a buffet dinner. Reservations: 528-1432 or via the Web site, www.hawaiiaudubon.com.
TOMORROW
Increasing marketing effectiveness despite fewer resources and a slowing economy will be the focus of a discussion sponsored by the Society for Marketing Professional Services' local chapter. "PRESERVING PROFITABILITY IN SHRINKING MARKETS: The Marketing Role," presented by Mike Hulser, is scheduled 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Honolulu Design Center, 1250 Kapi'olani Blvd., Cupola Theatre. The discussion is specifically geared toward the architectural, engineering and construction industries. Fee; nonmembers welcome; walk-in tickets available. Registration: www.acteva.com/go/smpshawaii. Information: Michelle Skupin, 524-8255.
Jude Acuff will use a process of increased product, customer and competitive knowledge, combined with compelling sales messages and nurtured business relationships to enable "Increasing Marketplace Visibility." He speaks to the dinner meeting of the Sales and Marketing Executives International Honolulu, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at The Kahala Hotel and Resort. Fee; guests and student prices available; tickets at the door. Information: 942-7000.
WEDNESDAY
Digital archiving of important records and preservation of information are the topics to be covered during a Brown Bag Meeting to be held by THE ASSOCIATION OF RECORDS MANAGERS & ADMINISTRATORS HAWAII CHAPTER, noon to 1 p.m. at 700 Bishop St., Suite 1200, Topa Tower (Xerox Hawaii). The featured speaker will be John Britton, regional sales manager of Kodak. Fee: members $5, nonmembers $20. Reservations: e-mail Gerri Lee at geraldine.lee@doh.hawaii.gov or call 586-4554.
A HIGH TECH MARKETING SEMINAR sponsored by the American Marketing Association and Pacific Asia Travel Association will take place 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom. The 9 a.m. session is titled "Technologies that Make e-Marketing Work," and the 10:15 a.m. session is titled "Hawaii e-Marketing Champions Update." Fee: AMA and PATA members and students $125, nonmembers $145, includes continental breakfast and lunch. Reservations deadline Monday. E-mail: procom@hawaii.rr.com. Phone: 621-2482. Web site: www.PATAHawaii.org.
THURSDAY
Lifestyle Centers are a new real estate trend that combine a creative mix of open-air upscale retail, restaurant and entertainment options, typically near residential developments. A panel presentation featuring developers of several such local projects — including the Ward Village Shops and entertainment complex and the planned Kapolei Commons breaking ground this year — will be held by the Hawai'i Association of Realtors and the Hawai'i Society of Corporate Planners. The panel presentation is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. sign-in to 1:30 p.m. at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Fee. Registration forms available at www.HSCP.org. Call: Robert Cullen: 537-2356.
Entrepreneurs and small-business owners can benefit from the SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE WORKSHOP being held 2 to 4 p.m. at Hawaii Women's Business Center in the Small Business Resource Center, 1041 Nu'uanu Ave. Learn about the resources offered by Hawaii Women's Business Center and the Small Business Development Center. Free. RSVP: 526-1001, hwbcadmin@hwbc.org.
Business meetings of general interest are listed in the "Coming Events" column throughout the week. 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.
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