Alu Like Inc.: Tax workshop for owners and prospective owners of small businesses through the entrepreneurship training program, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16, Alu Like Business Development Center, 1120 Maunakea St. Cost $5. Call 524-1225.
Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii: "After the 1996 Elections: Views from Honolulu and Washington, D.C.," 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Lanai Room. Learn what businesses can expect in light of the 1996 election results. Co-sponsored by Verner Liipfert Bernhard McPhearson and Hand.
Commission on Persons with Disabilities: Four-hour presentation for design consultants on the design requirements of Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Cost $50. Reservations required. Call 734-9211. Co-sponsored by Kapiolani Community College.
Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii: "Buying and Selling Real Estate in the Philippines," 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16, Ala Moana Hotel. Co-sponsored by Pagdiriwang '96 and the Hawaii Committee for Humanities. Cost $25, members; $$35, non-members; $45 after Nov. 8. Call 533-0322.
The Hawaii Developer's Council: Luncheon meeting features owner of Waikele Center, Richard Gushman. "Outlet Center Retailing on Guam," 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Nov. 21. Members: $10 pre-paid, $15 at the door. Non-members: $20 pre-paid, $25 at the door. Cost includes lunch. Pre-paid reservation deadline: Nov. 14. Call 593-5517.
Information Systems Security Association, Hawaii Chapter: "Physical Protection of Information Resources," 11:30 a.m. Nov. 15, Hale Koa Hotel, Fort DeRussy. Cost $14, members; $15, guests. Deadline Nov. 12. Call 848-5304.
International Association of Business Communicators, Hawaii chapter: "Effective Uses of Internets and Intranets for Business Communications," Nov. 19, East-West Center. Cost $150, members; $180, nonmembers. Register before Nov. 1 and cost is $120, members; $165, nonmembers. Call 543-7779, e-mail pnieva@hei.com or 263-5771, e-mail kalema@pixi.com.
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Hawaii Chapter: Monthly meeting, "Design-Build: Cure or Curse? - Changing Trends in Delivery of Real Estate Projects." Members: $17 pre-paid, $20 at the door. Guests or non-members: $24 pre-paid, $29 at the door. Cost includes breakfast. 7:45 a.m. Nov. 21, Pacific CLub. Call 262-0909.
Pacific Asia Travel Association, Hawaii Chapter: "Luring Visitors Through Hawaii's Retail Industry," 11:30 a.m. Nov. 20, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Cost $25, members; $30, guests. Deadline Nov. 14.
Real Estate Commission: "Specialists Office for a Day," program has staff members on hand to meet with licensees and others interested in real estate licensing or condominium issues from 10:30 to 3:30 p.m. by appointment only. Location and date: Kauai, Nov. 14, Kona, Nov. 18 and Hilo, Nov. 19.
"Real Estate Batch Renewal Workshops," assist real estate brokers to assist with condominium association registrations, condominium managing agent registrations and condominium hotel operator registrations. Workshops are: Oahu, 2 p.m. Nov. 14; 9 a.m. Nov. 19.; Kauai, Nov. 14; Kona, Nov. 18; and Hilo, Nov. 19.
On Maui call: 984-2400; Kauai, 274-3141; Kona and Hilo 974-4000 and Molokai and Lanai, 1-800-468-4644 extention 6-2645 or 6-2626.
Universal Notary Training: "Notary Public One-day Training," Dec. 17, Holiday Inn, Honolulu Airport. Cost $119, first person; $99, second person; $59, each additional person by Nov. 22. Cost $139, first person; $119, second person; $99, each additional person after Nov. 22. Call (800) 466-8051.
University of Hawaii-Hilo Small Business Development Center Network, Honolulu office. "Small Business in Hawaii: Getting Started," 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 14, 130 Merchant St. Suite 1030. Cost $5.
Leeward Oahu Office, "Successful Construction/Remodeling Strategies for Your Business," provides insight to the construction process and selecting the right contractor to fit needs and budget, 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 14. Cost $5.
Also at the Leeward office, "Small Business in Hawaii: Getting Started," 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 27. These events held at 94-229 Waipahu Depot Road, Suite 402.
University of Hawaii-Manoa, workshop on "Planning Publicity Campaigns," for businesses, professionals and organizations. Registration fee: $45. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 16, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Kuykendall Hall, 306. Call 956-8244 for information, call 956-8400 to register. Call 522-8131.
Women Work!, Hawaii chapter: "Today's Challenges, Tomorrows Solutions: On the Path to Economic Self-Sufficiency," Tokai University, Nov. 15-17. Designed for female adults seeking new employment opportunities through job readiness, education and training. Reception, Nov. 15, keynote address by U.S. Rep. Patsy Mink, Nov. 16. Call 734-9500 or 956-8204.
World Sustainable Agricultural Association: "Understanding the Living Soil," sixth annual conference, Nov. 16 and 17, Maui Community College. Includes a panel discussion on our living soil and addressing home gardeners about organic gardening, a tour of the college gardens and a visit to the Sustainable Technologies Bioconverter Development Center. Cost $20 with lunch; $12 without lunch. Call 595-6344.
American Public Works Association, Hawaii Chapter: "Working in the Public Interest" features speakers from the City and County of Honolulu, the Convention Center Authority, the Ala Wai Canal Watershed management and Pearl Harbor. Includes field trip to oil tanks at Red Hill, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Nov. 20, Pagoda Hotel, 1525 Rycroft. Reservation deadline: Nov. 14. Call 587-0248.
Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology meeting. 3:00 p.m. Nov. 13, Kuhina Nui Room, Second floor, Kamamalu Building, 1010 Richards St.
City and County of Honolulu. Council member Rene Mansho to discuss plans for proposed Grace Bible Church in Waikele. 7:30 p.m. Nov 12, August Aherns Elementary School Library. Residents wishing to comment or question are encouraged to attend, or can contact Councilmember Mansho at 547-7001, fax: 5453253, e-mail: rmansho@gold.chem.hawaii.edu.
Honolulu District School Advisory: Council meeting. 6:00 p.m. study session on year round school. Meeting starts 7:00 p.m. Nov. 13, Liholiho Elementary School, 3430 Maunaloa Ave.
Honolulu Symphony Society: Annual meeting to elect a new board of directors. On hand will be Maestro Samuel Wong, the new music director, and Michael Tiknis, executive director, noon to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Halekulani Hotel, 2199 Kalia Road. Lunch included. Reservation deadline: Nov. 12. Call 524-0815, ext.31.
City and County of Honolulu co-sponsors "Partnership for the Environment", a luncheon and workshop to focus on recycling, 8:30 a.m. Nov. 20, Hilton Hawaiian Village. Learn how to set up cost-saving recycling programs for various types of businesses. Tour of Hilton Hawaiian Village recyling operations included. Luncheon includes entertainment. Call 533-1292.