BUSINESS
Alu Like: Entrepreneurship training program teaching how to write a business plan, 9 a.m. to noon April 27, Alu Like Inc.'s Business Development Center, Maunakea Marketplace. Call 524-1225.
American Marketing Association, Honolulu chapter: "Marketing on the Internet" seminar, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16, Ilikai Hotel Nikko Waikiki. Cost including luncheon is $50, members, $75 nonmembers. Cost of the seminar alone is $35 for members, $55 nonmembers. The luncheon presentation is $25 members, $30 nonmembers. Call 262-6719.
Hawaii Economic Association: Sixth Annual Conference on Current Economic Issues, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 26, Hawaii Prince Hotel. Forecasts for Hawaii's economy (short- and long-term economic growth prospects), restoring Hawaii's economic momentum (the state of Hawaii economic plan), discussion about politics and state economic policies and Hawaii's economic development agenda will be discussed. Cost $45 including lunch & coffee. Students $10 with identification, excluding lunch. Call 537-8137 by April 19.
Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners: "Hawaii's Travel and Tourism Future," 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 18, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea Ballroom. Deadline: April 12. Cost: $20, members; $25, nonmembers. Tables of 10: $230. Late registration cost: $25, members; $30, nonmembers. Co-sponsored by the Economic Development Council of Honolulu. Call 537-2356.
Honolulu Minority Business Development Center: Free orientation session, 9 a.m. April 16, Grant Thornton LLP, First Hawaiian Tower, Suite 1000, 1132 Bishop St. Sessions are less than two hours long and include a one-on-one consultation. Call 531-6232.
International Facility Management Association, Hawaii chapter: "Don't Be Afraid of Asbestos," with John Crabtree, project manager, Professional Service Industries, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 18, Pacific Club. Cost $18 members, $20, nonmembers. Call 566-5421 by April 16.
National Defense Transportation Association: Two forums on May 17, the morning discussing the Jones Act as viewed by the government, the maritime industry, and the Jones Act Reform Coalition; the afternoon panel discussing telecommunications and what changes can be expected. Call 656-6430 or 732-3636. Co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii.
Professional Women's Network: Dr. Gregory G. Caputy , M.D., Ph.D. of aesthetica discusses laser surgery and how to choose a plastic surgeon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 15, Hale Koa Hotel, DeRussy Hall, second floor. Cost: $14, members; $19 guests. Call 533-4800.
Sales and Marketing Executives of Honolulu Inc.: Outstanding professionals honored at the annual distinguished sales awards luncheon, May 15. Call 537-1158 for cost and reservations.
Service Corps of Retired Executives: Restaurant management workshop, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 25, Business Information Counseling Center, 130 Merchant St., Suite 1030. Call 522-8130. Discuss ways to run a profitable restaurant including start-up, purchasing and receiving, storage and inventory, quality control and employee training. Cost $25 by April 22, includes coffee and materials. Late fee of $10 charged after April 22.
Society for Technical Communications, Aloha chapter: "How to Write Foundation Grants," a review of why nonprofits get funded and grant-writing tips, 6:30-8 p.m. April 17, Data House, 1585 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1800. Call 942-0711 by April 15.
COMMUNITY
Aloha Preservation Association: Meeting to discuss the goals of the association and recapture the aloha spirit in Waikiki, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 24, 3840 Paki Ave. Call 923-1058.
EDUCATION
Chaminade University:
Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services to the Public: "Courtroom Facilitator Project," placing volunteer paralegals at family court in Honolulu, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, May 9 and 23, and June 13 and 27. Volunteers are assisting people who have participated in the pro se divorce clinics. To attend, register at 528-7050. Co-sponsored by Hawaii Lawyers Care, the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii and the Hawaii State Bar Association.
University of Hawaii, Women's Study Program: "Sexual Harassment: Some Things Never Change," with Susan Ichinose as part of the 1996 Allison Kay Adams Memorial Lecture Series, 7:30 p.m. April 12, University of Hawaii-Manoa Student Services Center, Room 412. Explore the option of litigation as a response toward sexual harassment. Look at the track record, problems and the future possibility of legal resolutions.