Posted on: Monday, October 17, 2005
Coming events
Advertiser Staff
BEST BETS
DON'T LET DISASTER DEVASTATE YOUR COMMUNICATIONS PLAN. The images of widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina have everyone dusting off their crisis plans to make sure they are prepared. Join panelists for a discussion based on their experiences with crises, including a firsthand account of some of Katrina's effects from a first responder: noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Plaza Club, 20th floor at 900 Fort Street Mall; register from 11:30 a.m.; Public Relations Society of America members $30, others $40, PRSA students $25, lunch included. 541-2125 or e-mail prsa hawaii@qmail.com.
HAWAII PACIFIC STEEL FRAMING ALLIANCE INC. EVENTS:
"Advantages of Panelization and Installation of Walls and Trusses" seminar, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Teshima's Restaurant, Kealakekua, Hawai'i, on the time savings and design flexibility offered by this mode of building; also how panelized home packages reduce waste, on-site labor and cycle time for builders; to register, call (808) 334-0300 or e-mail faustineo@omegabluehawaii.net.
"Impacts of Hurricane and Other Calamities on Construction Materials" seminar,11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Willow's Restaurant; to register, call 485-1400 or e-mail mtorres@hawaiisteel .com.
TOMORROW
HAWAII HOSPITALITY SALES & MARKETING ASSOCIATION annual scholarship luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Ruth's Chris Steak House, Restaurant Row; with Gov. Linda Lingle as featured speaker; members $30, nonmembers $35; to register, fax 833-2349 or e-mail pfurtado@plazahonolulu.com.
Unique opportunities for women in business will be one of the topics discussed at the Quarterly Happy Hour Event tomorrow on Kaua'i, sponsored by Women in Business. Speaking will be Jane A. Sawyer, public information officer and lead business development specialist for the U.S. Small Business Administration. Other topics to be discussed will be SBA programs and resources to help start or develop a business, and success stories of other entrepreneurial women. The event, including the discussion "Women in Business in the 21st Century," will be from 4:30 p.m. (registration) to 7 p.m. at the Hukilau Lanai in Kapa'a. Fee. Information: (808) 822-7292.
WEDNESDAY
"BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME" seminar sponsored by Graham Builders, 6-8 p.m., Honolulu Country Club; topics include planning, budgeting, financing, designing, scheduling and building a home or remodeling; to register, call 593-2808 or e-mail www.grahambuilders.com
THURSDAY
CONSTRUCTION FORUM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES sponsored by Actus Lend Lease, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Waikele Golf Course clubhouse; free, space limited. 748-4412.
SATURDAY
HAWAII MACINTOSH and APPLE USERS SOCIETY annual membership meeting and Octoberfest, 9 a.m.-noon, Kapi'olani Community College cafeteria; with speakers, Apple computer swap meet, iPod Shuffle, books and software door prizes; coffee and snacks; free.
Business events of general interest are listed in this 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 dbutts@honoluluadver tiser.com. (For e-mailed releases, please include information in the body of the message, not in an attachment.)
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