TODAY

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

TOMORROW

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

WEDNESDAY

HIDDEN COSTS OF CONFLICT, a free seminar on how unmanaged workplace conflict is often an overlooked cause of financial loss for a business, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the former Kay Bees at Queen Kaahumanu Mall, Kahului, Maui; for owners and managers of businesses with staffs of 10 or more; sponsored by Maui Chamber of Commerce. Register: 871-7711.

HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC TOASTMASTERS PIZZA DAY, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Savings Bank Tower, eighth floor; bring a friend for pizza and to find out about Toastmasters. 543-7968.

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

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

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

THURSDAY

SUNRISE NETWORKING BREAKFAST MEETING sponsored by SmartBusiness Hawaii, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Macy's Ala Moana, Pineapple Room; featured speaker, Robert Thomas of Pacific Legal Foundation on how to protect yourself from government seizure of private property for public use; members $25, nonmembers $35 at the door. Reservations: 396-1724 (Darlyn), www.smallbusinesshawai.com.

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 to 9 a.m., Ko'olau Golf Club (Pete Castillejos, 779-7383); Ward Chapter 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Fridays at Ryan's (Donald Kloess, 222-9996).

SATURDAY

BASIC COURSES IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP taught by Eddie Flores Jr., president and CEO of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue: "Pros & Cons of Starting and Marketing a Business," 9 to 11:30 a.m., Chinese Chamber of Commerce Chinatown Community Development Center; second part of series Nov. 7; free. RSVP: 533-3181.

UPCOMING

HOW TO PUT TOGETHER YOUR OWN BUSINESS WEB SITE WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK, Pete Martinez, former professor of e-Commerce at Hawai'i Pacific University, to advise on the most effective free or low-cost templates available to business folks who are creating Web sites, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Hawaii Women's Business Center, Suite A; HWBC members $25, nonmembers $30; bring dinner, coffee and hot water provided. Registration: www.hwbc.org. Information: 526-1001.

PAPPAS ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP SERIES to host Dustin Shindo, president and CEO of Hoku Scientific, 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 5, the Plaza Club, 20th floor; hear how Shindo co-founded his diversified clean energy technologies company; gain insight on how to develop entrepreneurial skills and the mindset essential for success; free. Registration: www.hpu.edu/pappas. Information: 687-7068 (Dr. Bee Leng Chua).

PROFIT MASTERY SEMINAR presented by Hawai'i National Bank, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12, Ala Moana Hotel Hibiscus Ballroom 1; networking reception 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 11; continental breakfast and lunch both days; the financial coaching event will provide a process that can immediately improve business performance and profitability; $395 payable before Nov. 1; $50 discount to Chamber of Commerce members; $50 discount and 16 continuing education credits to CPAs. Registration: www.hawaiinational.com, 528-7711, or forms available at bank branches.

INFORMATION SECURITY ARCHITECTURE lunch meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12, the Plaza Club, 20th floor; topic: from risk assessment to compliance and everything in between; members $25, nonmembers $30, buffet lunch included. RSVP by Nov. 9: isacahi.hospitality@gmail.com, 694-4041.

HAWAII SOCIETY OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS luncheon and program, Nov. 19, Hawai'i Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom: 11:30 a.m. sign in and networking, noon lunch and program, 1:30 p.m. adjournment; 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, nonmembers $38, additional $5 after Nov. 16. Reservations: www.HSBP.biz. 537-2356.

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