"So You're Going to Own a Restaurant," Sept. 21. Call 524-1225. Flat fee of $40 for a class series and $10 per workshop.
American Planning Association, Hawaii Chapter: "Innovations in Information" conference, Aug. 27-28, Neal Blaisdell Center. Learn the latest in geographic information systems and computer mapping technologies in Hawaii. Cost $40 per day. Student rate, $20 per day. Conference sponsorship available for $125 and includes a free registration. Exhibit space also available. Call 527-6012.
Building Industry Association of Hawaii: "BIA Hawaii Renaissance Awards program," 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Cost $35 per person or $315 for a table of 10. Call 847-4666 ext. 204.
Data Processing Management Association: "Crossroads Hawaii, Managing Technology," Sept. 19-20, Hawaiian Waikiki Beach Hotel. Java, Software Quality Assurance, High Speed Downsizing and Surviving Client Server to be discussed. Call 527-6218 or e-mail 102762.3454@compuserve.com.
International Association of Business Communicators, Hawaii Chapter: "Outcome-based Research: What to do, How to do it and How to Use the Results," with Jim Dannemiller, president of SMS Research, 11:30 a.m. Aug. 28, Pacific Club. Cost $20, members; $25, nonmembers. Call 543-7779, fax 543-7790 or e-mail pnieva@hei.com. Deadline Aug. 26.
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Hawaii Chapter: "The Implication of the Pacific Access Shore
line Hawaii decision," discussed at the meeting, 7:45 a.m. Aug. 29, Pacific Club. Call 262-0909. Cost for members, $17 prepaid and $20 at the door; $24 and $29 for nonmembers.
Service Corps of Retired Executives: No-fee pre-business counseling and mentoring of entrepreneurs held on a one-on-one basis by appointment. On Oahu call 522-8130, neighbor islands can call 1-800-288-8866.
Small Business Development Center Network, University of Hawaii-Hilo: "Small Business in Hawaii: Getting Started," 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 28, 130 Merchant St., Suite 1030, Bancorp Tower. Learn the characteristics small- business people have in common, sources of capital, and the logistics of starting a business. Cost $5 for either seminar. Call 522-8131.
"Writing a Winning Business Plan," 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 28, 94-220 Waipahu Depot Road, Suite 402. Cost $20.
State Tourism Training Council: "Introduction to Training Tools" and "Airport Services for International Visitors," courses offered Aug. 1-27.
The Hookipa Aloha Council will show managers and trainers how to use the tools in "Introduction to Training Tools," from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 22; 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 27; and 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 27.
"Airport Services for International Visitors," is available from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 26.
Call 586-8670 to register for the courses.
U.S. Small Business Administration: Free orientation to entrepreneurs, 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 130 Merchant St., Suite 1030. The session introduces entrepreneurs to small business resources. Reservations required. Call 522-8130.
Two services will be offered - a two-part do-it-yourself divorce clinic co-sponsored by the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii and the Domestic Violence Clearinghouse and Legal Hotline; and a 30-minute advice/consultation session with volunteer attorneys. Cost: $30 for the divorce clinic and no charge for the consultation session.
Cost: $595 per person and $545 for each additional person, including materials. Partial scholarships available through Maui County. Call 875-2307.