American Association of University Women: "Promises, Pressures and Pitfalls of Starting a Business," 9 to 11:30 a.m. May 3, American Association of University Women clubhouse, 1802 Keeaumoku St. Cost $30. Call 537-4702.
National Defense Transportation Association, Aloha Chapter: "Re-engineering Transportation for the 21st Century," May 17, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Keynote speaker is Mary Lou McHugh, assistant deputy under secretary of defense for transportation policy. The two featured panels are "Dynamic Marketing in the Transportation Arena" and "Information Technology." Call 656-6430 or 732-3636.
Small Business Administration: Ninth annual Small Business Awards Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. May 23, Ilikai Hotel Nikko. Cost is $35 per person. Call 541-2990 or 541-2971. Sponsored by the Small Business Association, the Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Hawaii, National Federation Independent Business and Hawaii Business League.
U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration: "Basic Export Workshop," 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 3, Foreign Trade Zone, Pier 2, second floor conference room. Cost is $30 including materials and guidebook. Call 541-1782. Co-sponsored by the Hawaii/Pacific District Export Council.
Women in Business Committee: "Finding $$$ to Do Business," University of Hawaii at Hilo, Campus Center, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10, includes a panel presentation of women entrepreneurs sharing their stories about the road to success and how creative financing paved the route. Also features a lenders' fair with representatives from banks, financial groups and small business service providers. Cost $20, registration including workshop materials and refreshments. After May 1, cost is $25. Call 933-3513 in Hilo and 541-3024 in Honolulu. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Hawaiian Humane Society: Pet bereavement support group meeting, 7 p.m. May 2, Education Center. Call 946-2187 ext. 216 for reservations. Groups are limited to 10 people.
Hawaii Lawyers Care: Free living clinic for the blind and visually impaired, noon April 29, Laniakea YWCA, 1040 Richards St., Room 105. Pre-registration required. Call 956-6544.