TODAY

QUALIFYING FOR FEDERAL GRANTS, a High Technology Development Corp. four-day conference to train small businesses how to compete for federal research and development grants: Nov. 16 at Hale Koa Hotel, Nov. 17 at Maui Research & Technology Center (Kíhei), Nov. 19 at King Kamehameha Hotel (Hilo) and Nov. 20 at Honolulu Community College (federal cost accounting and intellectual property management workshops); $120. Registration: www.htdc.org or 539-3794.

HAWAII KAI TOASTMASTERS No. 4716, 7 p.m., JAIMS, 6660 Hawai'i Kai Drive, Division A, Area 4; everyone welcome. 395-3024, bkeala@hawaii.rr.com.

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

TOMORROW

PALOLO TOASTMASTERS meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. near the University of Hawai'i-Manoa; call Ed for the location. 656-1689.

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

WEDNESDAY

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARDS, presented by the Hawaii Venture Capital Association, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at The Plaza Club; award categories: young, clean tech, inventor, digital media, advocate and social; heavy pupu and no-host bar; $39, members $29, students $25. Registration: 262-7329 (Gail).

SOCIAL MEDIA — HYPE OR SOLUTION? Learn how to engage your audience for marketing and customer service, 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. at New Empress Restaurant, Chinese Cultural Plaza, second floor; $35. Reservations: www.hawaii-sbdc.org or 945-1430.

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS, workshop on how to target your small business' key audience with an integrated marketing and communication plan, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Hawaii Women's Business Center; $30, members $20. Registration: http://www.hwbc.org.

HAWAIi'i's YOUNG AND HIP ENTREPRENEURS, an event hosted by the Hawaii Pacific University Master of Business Administration Club, 3 to 5 p.m. at ING Direct Cafe in Waikíkí; meet Lorenz Sell of ILovePhotos, Neenz Faleafine of Pono Media and Tiffany Tanaka of Fresh Cafe; free, free valet parking. Information: 687-7068.

LILIUOKALANI TOASTMASTERS, 12:05-1:05 p.m., Lili'uokalani Building, 1390 Miller St. (downtown); guests welcome. 587-3811.

ROTARY CLUB OF KAHALA SUNRISE, 7:30 a.m., Waialae Country Club. 722-2538.

WINNERS CIRCLE TOASTMASTERS, 7:30-8:45 a.m., Unity Church, 3608 Diamond HeadCircle. 833-7538.

BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL, Honolulu Metro Chapter, 9:30-11 a.m., Blaisdell Center, Maui conference room. 372-0065 (Kathy Davenport).

THURSDAY

SUNRISE NETWORKING BREAKFAST, by Smart Business Hawaii, 8:30 a.m. at Macy's Ala Moana, Pineapple Room; featured speaker, local lobbyist John Radcliffe; $35 nonmembers and at the door (members and guests $25 in advance). Registration: 396-1724 or www.smallbusinesshawaii.com.

LEGAL FORMATION OF A BUSINESS STRUCTURE, class on how to determine which business organization best suits your venture and how to build it accordingly, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hawaii Women's Business Center, Suite A; HWBC members $20, non-members $25. RSVP: 526-1001, hwbcadmin@hwbc.org. Pay online: www.hwbc.org.

COACH YOURSELF TO GREATNESS!, lunch meeting sponsored by the Professional Women's Network, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at a private downtown location; learn the importance of positive self talk; $43, members $33, sponsored guests $38. RSVP by Nov. 16: reservations@pwnhawaii.org or 533-4800.

TAXES FOR SMALL BUSINESS, learn your small-business tax requirements, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Hawaii Women's Business Center, Suite A; $30, members $20. RSVP: 526-1001 or hwbcadmin@hwbc.org. Pay online: http://www.hwbc.org.

HAWAII SOCIETY OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS, luncheon and program at Hawai'i Prince Hotel Waikíkí, Mauna Kea Ballroom: 11:30 a.m. (sign-in and networking) to 1:30 p.m.; Grace Keohohou, president of Direct Selling Women's Alliance and inspirational speaker, will share how slight shifts in the way you operate as a leader can inspire everyone around you; HSBP, HPU and MBA Club members $32, non-members $38, additional $5 after Nov. 16. Reservations: www.HSBP.biz. 537-2356.

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY conference and awards luncheon, Nov. 19 and 20 at Sheraton Waikiki Hotel; sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Aloha Chapter. Information: www.afphawaii.org or 626-6755.

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

THE BREAKFAST CLUB weekly camaraderie and business lead exchange for business people, 7:30 a.m., Sizzler Pearlridge. breakfast@pacific-specifics.com or 456-6886 (Otto).

HONOLULU BUSINESS NETWORK meets weekly: 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).

CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TOASTMASTERS, 12-1 p.m. at the Frank F. Fasi Municipal Building, 10th-floor conference room. cchar@citycountyhonolulutm.org.

UPCOMING

HOW TO GET YOUR WEBSITE TO THE TOP OF THE LIST, hands-on enhanced computer workshop by computer analyst Peter Kay, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov. 24 at Waialae Country Club; topics: Google ranking, keywords, site structure, search engine marketing; sponsored by Smart Business Hawaii; members and guests $75, non-members and at-the-door payers $90, lunch and parking included; advance registration advised. www:smallbusinesshawaii.com or 396-1725.

KEEPING YOUR EDGE BY KEEPING THE FUN: IMPROV FOR FUN AND PROFIT, an American Society for Training and Development-Hawaii Chapter event Dec. 2 at The Plaza Club, 20th floor: networking and pupu 5:30 p.m., talk by improv performer Shannon Winpenny 6 p.m.; $39, members $25; register by Nov. 25. astdhawaii@yahoo.com.

ROTARY CLUB OF KAPOLEI meeting, 7:30 a.m. Dec. 3 in Kapolei High School faculty lounge; Bank of Hawaii CEO Allan Landon to talk about the local economy. Information: 722-1489 (Harold Nedd).

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