BUSINESS

Alu Like, Inc.: Training program for people of native Hawaiian ancestry interested in starting or expanding a business. 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 28 through Feb. 13, 567 S. King St., Suite 105. Call 524-1225.

Hawaii Business Education Association annual state conference. Jan. 31 to Feb. 1. More information on the web at http://alaike.lcc.hawaii.edu/businessed/hbea, or call 455-0346.

Industrial Relations Research Association, Hawaii Chapter, meeting. Bernice Bowers, executive director of the Oahu Economic Development Board, will speak on "Oahu's First Action Plan." Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 30, Ala Moana Hotel, Carnation Room. Cost: $20 members, $22 nonmembers. Call 956-8132 by Thursday.

Pacific Asia Travel Association, Hawaii Chapter, "Tourism Legislation 1997." Representatives from the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism and the travel industry. Registration begins 11:30 a.m. Jan. 29. Cost: $25 members, $30 nonmembers, including lunch. Reservation deadline: Friday. Call 832-0140.

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COMMUNITY

National Speakers Association, "4th Annual Speakers School." Sharpen your presentation skills. 7:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 28, Ala Moana Hotel. Cost in advance: $50 members, $60 nonmembers. At the door: $65 members, $75 nonmembers. Call 377-5679.