TODAY

"ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR SMALL BUSINESS ... THE LATEST SCOOP," talk by Sue Malone of Superior Financial on the latest on Small Business Administration loans, SBA Community Express loans and the SBA American Reinvestment Act, 5-6 p.m., Hawai'i Women's Business Center; individual appointments available at 6, 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m.; free; call for pre-qualification requirements and an appointment time. 526-1001, http://www.HWBC.org.

MILILANI TOASTMASTERS meet 7:30-8:45 p.m. at Mililani Ike Elementary School cafeteria. 623-8208.

TOMORROW

KOMO MAI, a chapter of Business Network International, specializing in business referrals, meets 9-10:30 a.m. at Sizzler Restaurant, Dillingham Plaza; breakfast $10. 721-2794.

PALOLO TOASTMASTERS meet 6:30-7:30 p.m. near University of Hawai'i-Manoa; call Ed for the location. 656-1689, ed.takeya@palolotoastmasters.org.

WEDNESDAY

WINNERS CIRCLE TOASTMASTERS meet 7:30-8:45 a.m. at Unity Church, 3608 Diamond Head Circle. 833-7538.

TWITTER: A SOCIAL NETWORKING AND BRANDING DISCUSSION on basic Twitter strategy and how Twitter can help or hurt your professional branding, 5-7:30 p.m., Hawai'i Women's Business Center; members $20, nonmembers $25. RSVP: 526-1001 or hwbcadmin@hwbc.org.

THURSDAY

THE BREAKFAST CLUB, weekly camaraderie and business lead exchange for business people, 7:30 a.m. at Sizzler Pearlridge. Otto@pacific-specifics.com.

HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK weekly meetings: Windward Chapter, 7:45-9 a.m. at Ko'olau Golf Club (Pete Castillejos, 779-7383); Ward Chapter, 12:15-1:30 p.m. Fridays at Ryan's (Donald Kloess, 222-9996).

DATA CENTER AND CO-LOCATION STRATEGIES, panel discussion sponsored by the Association of Information Technology Professionals, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Plaza Club, 20th floor main dining room; members $20, nonmembers $30, walk-ins $35, sandwich and salad lunch included; registration deadline today. https://events.aitphawaii.org.

HAWAII SOCIETY OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS luncheon/program on current Internet tools that will steer your business onto the Internet highway, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Hawaii Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea Ballroom; featured speaker, Tess Staadecker, marketing and public relations professional; HSBP and SMEI members $32, nonmembers $38, late registrants pay $5 more; register by today. www.hscp.org, 537-2356.

PARADISE TOASTMASTERS meet 5-6 p.m. at Tripler Army Medical Center, Managed Care conference room. 487-8703.

NUUANU TOASTMASTERS meet 6-7 p.m. at Susannah Wesley Community Center, 1117 Ka'ili St.; free parking; improve your public speaking skills; guests welcome. 525-8909.

FUNDRAISER

HAWAI'I WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER is conducting its annual fundraising campaign; HWBC provides entrepreneurial counseling and training to women at any stage of owning a small business; donations of any amount are welcome. http://www.hwbc.org (click on Support HWBC, then Donate Now) or call 526-1001.

UPCOMING

TAXES FOR SMALL BUSINESS, staying out of trouble with the IRS; talk by Michael Holl, a tax professional who helps taxpayers resolve problems with the IRS, 5-7:30 p.m. Aug. 19, Hawai'i Women's Business Center; members $20, nonmembers $30. RSVP: 526-1001, hwbcadmin@hwbc.org.

TEACHING OUR KEIKI MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS, free educational workshop for parents, hosted by 3 Financial Group, 7 p.m. Aug. 25, Unity Church of Hawaii, Diamond Head Circle; learn how to teach kids to save, budget and spend wisely. Reservations: 942-1267 or www.3FinancialGroup.com.

2010 TOURISM MARKETING PLANS, public meeting sponsored by Hawai'i Tourism Authority and its marketing partners, 7:45 a.m. Aug. 28 at Hawai'i Convention Center; presentations from Asia/Pacific tourism authorities and marketing updates; free. 973-2286 (Michele Shiowaki), mshiowaki@hawaiitourismauthority.org.

JOB FAIR VENDORS sought to participate at Windward Ho'olaule'a, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 26 at Windward Community College; $25 fee; call Mike Moser at 386-3602 or apply online at http://www.windward.hawaii.edu/hoolaulea.

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