Today:

Luncheon: The American Marketing Association Hawaii chapter presents Wally Amos of Chip and Cookie, who will discuss overcoming the challenges of opening a new retail location in Waikiki during the current uncertain economic atmosphere. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Da Hukilau, 1088 Bishop St., Executive Center, lower level. $35 members and $50 non-members, lunch included. Register online at amahawaii.org.

Tomorrow:

Consultation: The U.S. Small Business Administration resource day, will feature free half-hour consultations to address the specific needs and interests of existing business owners, start-up firms and prospective entrepreneurs. Learn about SBA financing programs, counseling, training and technical assistance and more. Sessions are confidential, no obligations to businesses. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hawaii National Bank, Airport branch, 540 Lagoon Drive. Appointments recommended. Register online at sba.gov/hi. Contact David Brown at 541-2990 ext. 215.

Seminar: Graham Builders hosts “;Building Your DreamHome,”; a free educational seminar on providing information for getting your project started. Learn how to select a builder and how to budget, finance, and schedule. 6-8 p.m. at Honolulu Country Club. Limited seating, reservations required. Call 593-5808 or visit grahambuilders.com.

Thursday:

Meeting: The Hawaii Health Systems Corp. corporate board of directors meeting. Noon at Leahi Hospital. 3675 Kilauea Ave., 2nd floor conference room. Video teleconference locations at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital, Maui Memorial Medical Center, Kona Community Hospital and Hilo Medical Center. Call 733-4155.

Networking: The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii “;Business After Hours”; with software development, systems integration and document scanning company Profitability of Hawaii Inc. 5:30-7:30 9.m. at Tiki's Grill and Bar. $25 members. Limited seating. Register online cochawaii.org.

Luncheon: The Institute of Real Estate Management Hawaii chapter presents “;Tax Inventive Programs”; with guest speakers from the City & County of Honolulu Department of Budget and Fiscal Services discussing programs that will assist both commercial and residential property owners. 11 a.m. at the Ala Moana Hotel, Ilima Room. $30 members and $35 non-members. Call 536-4736 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).