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.
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.
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.
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: 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, 9 a.m. Nov. 19.; 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, Leeward Oahu 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.
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.