BUSINESS
The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Government Affairs Luncheon. Gov. Ben Cayetano will discuss his administration's legislative priorities. 11:30 a.m. March 5, Ilikai Hotel, Pacific Ballroom. Cost $35 per person, $350 for table of 10. Call 545-4329 or 545-4320.
Hawaii Economic Association monthly meeting features Wali Osman, vice president and regionl economist at Bank of Hawaii, "Toward a Prosperous Pacific: What It Would Take To Increase Economic Growth in the Pacific," 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Plaza Club, 20th floor. Cost for members $16, nonmembers $20. Call 537-8137.
Junior Achievement of Hawaii, Hawaii Business Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon, honors business leaders who have become role models for the youth of Hawaii. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 5, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Ballroom. Cost $58 per person, $550 for table of ten. Call 524-2144.
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties monthly meeting. Jerrold K. Guben speaks, "Commercial Leases and the Bankruptcy Procedure," 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Pacific Club. Cost includes breakfast. Members: prepaid $17, at door $20. Nonmembers: prepaid $24, at door $29. Call 262-0909.
National Association of Purchasing Management, dinner meeting. Mel Cotton, president of Worldwide Financial Services speaks, "Alternative Financing for Retail and Commercial Businesses." 5 p.m. March 6, Hale Koa Hotel, Laulima Room. Cost $20, includes dinner. Registration deadline next Monday. Call 543-7579.
Pacific Asia Travel Association, Hawaii Chapter membership meeting, "What Can We Expect From Japan in 1997?" President of DFS Hawaii, John Reed, and President of Japan Report, Takahiro Kono, to speak. 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sheraton Waikiki, Hanohano Room. Cost for members $25, nonmembers $30. Call 832-0140.
University of Hawaii-Hilo Small Business Development Center Network: "Year End Tax Strategies for Sole Proprietors," workshop. Topics include Schedule C, Schedule SE, Form 8829 and Form 4562. 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday.
"Beyond the Red Tape: SBA Loans:" learn about eligibility, preparing the application and presenting a loan package to the bank. 10 a.m. to noon Thursday. Both workshops at the Leeward office, 94-229 Waipahu Depot Road, Suite 402, Waipahu. Call 522-8131.
COMMUNITY
Commission on Persons with Disabilities, three-hour introductory seminar on the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.Seminar intended for architects, facility managers, design professionals and others concerned with access to buildings and facilities. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall.
Held in conjunction with "Tools for Life Expo." Free, but must register. Call 586-8121.
Olelo: Corporation for Community Television, annual board meeting. 7 p.m. today, 1122 Mapunapuna St. Meeting can also be viewed live on Oceanic 53 or TCI 23. Call 834-0007, extension 131.
EDUCATION
University of Hawaii-Hilo, one-credit Focus on Agriculture class, Ag 194M, introduces the many aspects of diversified agriculture in Hawaii.Featured instructors, Genevieve Aken of Waianae High School and Myles Murakami of Nanakuli High School. Session aired live 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Oahu: Central Oahu - Channel 55, Hawaii Kai - Channel 21; Big Island: East Hawaii - Channel 4, West Hawaii - Channel 13; Maui: Central Maui - Channel 13, West Maui - Channel 50; Kauai: Channel 10. Call 974-7393.