Posted on: Thursday, October 4, 2007
Coming events
Advertiser Staff
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Sunday, Prudential Financial Inc. employees and their families from Honolulu will volunteer with Friends of the Missing Child Center - Hawai'i as part of the 12th anniversary of PRUDENTIAL GLOBAL VOLUNTEER DAY. The local effort to prevent abduction of children by helping families fill out identification packets and fingerprinting will be one of about 800 variously themed projects in more than 12 countries. The local child identification project is scheduled 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the state Capitol. Information: 566-6777.
The Honolulu Filipino Junior Chamber of Commerce will host the 2007 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CONVENTION Oct. 13, a day of workshops, job fair and exhibition and social mixer. Themed "Developing an Innovative Generation," the convention will focus on needed skills and challenges for the upcoming workforce generation, especially in the areas of marketability, competitiveness and career tools. 2 p.m. registration; 3 p.m. convention, at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom. Sponsorship opportunities available. Information: Janilee, 366-0970.
TOMORROW
Mayor Mufi Hannemann will be keynote speaker at the International Council of Shopping Centers' fifth annual Next Generation Alliance Meeting and Reception. Hannemann speaks at 3:30 p.m. on "Public/Private Partnerships," followed by a panel discussion with Mel Kaneshige of The Outrigger Group; Jeff Arce of the McNaughton Group; and John Behling of General Growth Properties, owner of Ala Moana Center and Ward Centers. The final speaker, at 5 p.m., will be Ed Korybski, executive director of the Honolulu Culture and Arts District. The Red Elephant, at Mark's Garage, 1144 Bethel St. Information: Barbara Campbell, 921-6679.
Gateway Marketplace, The 'Ohana Showcase, a business "craft fair" trade show, 5-9 p.m. tomorrow, sponsored by the Hawai'i Women's Business Center. HWBC experts on hand to advise how participating businesses can get more exposure. 1041 Nu'uanu Ave. Information: 526-1001.
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. (For e-mailed releases, please include information in the body of the message, not in an attachment.)
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