"Marketing and Advertising for Small Business" workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.May 15. Learn creative ideas and methods to identify and reach key markets. Cost: $25 including materials and coffee. Deadline: May 13. An extra $10 is charged for late registration.
Both events are at the Business Information Counseling Center, 130 Merchant St., Suite 1030. Call 522-8130.
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.
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 $25, registration includes workshop materials and refreshments. Call 933-3513 in Hilo and 541-3024 in Honolulu. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration.