Earl Anzai, state director of finance, discusses state budget issues and the impact of recent legislation on the budget, 4-6 p.m. June 25, Heritage Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center. Cost $15, members; $20, guests. Deadline June 21. Call 734-4695.
Chartered Life Underwriters: Msgr. Charles A. Kekumano, Hawaiian historian and storyteller discusses ethics in business at the annual meeting, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Plaza Club. Co-sponsored by the Chartered Financial Consultants.
Hawaii State Bar Association: Join task forces to enhance the civil justice system presenting recommendations for adoption at the Fall Citizens Conference. The final task force
appropriate dispute resolution meets from 1 to 4 p.m. June 26. Call 537-1868 to register at least one week prior to the meeting.
Samoan Service Providers Association: Business start-up course for Samoans, classes will cover the "A to Z's" of small-business ownership, Tuesdays to Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. June 26 to Aug. 8, 2153 N. King St., Room 308. Learn about attitude, marketing, business and financial planning, organization and keys to excellence. Cost $25 for the student Entrepreneurship Training Program workbook and course textbook. Call 842-0218.
Service Corps of Retired Executives: "International Trade and Importing," 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 25. Call 522-8130 for more information. Cost $40 includes workshop, materials and a one-hour catered networking lunch. Partially sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
"Small Business in Hawaii: Getting Started," 9 a.m. to noon June 26, 130 Bancorp Tower, 130 Merchant St., Suite 1030. Cost $5. Call 522-8131.
State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, Business Resource Center: Foreign-trade zone open house, June 21 and 28, FTZ-9, 521 Ala Moana, Pier 2. Tour the bonded warehouse and learn how importers use the foreign-trade zone. Co-sponsored by the Hawaii Customs Brokers Association. Call 586-2507.
University of Hawaii Small Business Development Center: Orientation sessions for prospective and current small business owners, 9 to 10 a.m. June 25, 130 Merchant St., Suite 1030. Call 522-8130.