Save November 17-18, because those are the dates of the First Annual Small Business Hawaii The Trade Show, a unique small business expo and two-day event at the Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall in Honolulu.

Our members spoke, and SBH listened! Members wanted a trade show in addition to the May SB on the Move expo, and you wanted something MORE AFFORDABLE. Now, SBH members will get both.

Mike Rossell's Production-Hawaii, Inc. will be the organizer of the event. This year's presenting sponsor will be chosen next month. SBH members will have first choice of locations at the first truly affordable major league busines expo. Detailed reservation information is given on pp. 6-7. SBH members can choose the best spots in the exhibit area and enjoy the lowest prices, if they act no later than July 31. See you at the show!

This is your show and your chance to exhibit to an enthusiastic small business crowd. There will be many special features, guest speakers and hands-on interactive exhibits.

PAYCHECKS HAWAII Looking for
Business Experienced Candidates

PAYCHECKS HAWAII is looking for business-experienced candidates, regardless of political affiliation, running for state office during 1998. Several have already contacted PAYCHECKS HAWAII. The filing deadline for candidates is July 21. Candidates may send brochures and issue papers to PAYCHECKS, c/o SBH for review and possible endorsement.

PAYCHECKS HAWAII , created in 1984, is a private, independent, non-partisan political action affiliate of Small Business Hawaii. (No SBH funds are used for political purposes). It is dedicated to non-partisan, direct political action for small business in order to improve Hawaii's business climate.

PAYCHECKS HAWAII will assist the campaign of those candidates who offer the best opportunity for real economic and investment change in Hawaii by providing endorsement, resources, manpower and in-kind services.

Contact Kenny Lum, Chair, PAYCHECKS HAWAII, at 373-1657.

Legislative Committee
Preparing Candidate Issue Surveys

The SBH Legislative Action Committee (LAC), headed by Bob Sigall of Creative-1, in conjunction with NFIB and other members of the Small Business Coalition, is preparing candidate questionaires for all those seeking state office this November. All 51 House members, and 13 of 25 Senators are up for election. A number of legislators are running for other offices and a large number of newcomers and contested primaries are expected. Hawaii's Primary Election is September 19. Are YOU registered? The LAC will also include a Tax Pledge form for all candidates. If you want to get involved, call Bob Sigall at 847- 2046, or SBH at 396-1724.

"YES" Summer Picnic July 19

The second annual "Young Entrepreneurs ("YES") sponsored SBH SUMMER PICNIC is around the corner. Every busy, hardworking person should take Sunday, July 19 off to come and enjoy the day at Eve Anderson's beautiful beachfront Waimanalo property (where Magnum P.I. was filmed).

Grills, fun, games and excitement will be provided. The picnic will take place between 11 am - 4 pm. To RSVP call Michele Harris at 236-0126. Please let her know what food or beverage item you would like to bring to this sensational event. Michele will be happy to fax directions to anyone in need. All members & their families regardless of age are invited!

The "SBH Young Entrepreneurs" will be touring the new Hawaii Convention Center in September. Details next month.

"Smart Choices" Business Seminar on July 8th

The Hawaii State Bar Association (HSBA) and Pacific Business News are cosponsoring, "Smart Choices for New Businesses: What Type of Entity is Best For You?" a free seminar for start-ups and established firms.

The seminar will be held Wednesday, July 8, from 8:00 to 9:30 am, at the offices of Goodsill Anderson & Steifel law firm, Alii Place 20th Floor, 1099 Alakea Street.

Topics will include: "Want to Limit Personal & Tax Liability? Maybe the New Limited Liability Company Format is Right For You." "Securities Laws Apply to More Than You Think!" "Tips to Keep Your Computers From Crashing in 2000" "Business Registration Made Easy."

Attorney Gregory Kim, Chair of the HSBA Business Law Section, will serve as seminar moderator. For information and registration contact HSBA at 537-1868. Space is limited so reserve now!

1998 Aloha Festivals Embraces 300 Events

Aloha Festivals, the only statewide celebration in the nation, celebrates its 52nd year with some 300 events on six islands over a two-month period. Signature events include the Downtown Ho'olaule'a, Waikiki Ho'olaule'a and Aloha Festivals Floral Parade, which brings the aloha spirit to over 40 million television viewers across the U.S. Yet the Aloha Festivals umbrella also includes smaller activities-like the Kindy Sproat Falsetto and Storytelling contest, Ms. "Big" Big Island Contest and the Moloka'i Mule Run. Nearly 30,000 volunteers labor to stage the events, which are attended by nearly one million people. Aloha Festivals was created in 1946 as Aloha Week to help preserve Hawai'i's island traditions and honor its cosmopolitan heritage.

The festivals are funded through appropriated funds from the Hawai'i State Legislature, corporate sponsorships and private donations, as well as through the sale of Aloha Festivals ribbons and other merchandise. The Aloha Festivals headquarters may be reached at (808) 545-1771 or toll-free at (800) 852-7690. The mailing address is P.O. Box 15945, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96830-5945.

USS Missouri Is Here!

Have you been invited yet? If your phone has not rung yet, inviting you to attend a briefing regarding the USS Missouri Battleship's relocation to Hawaii, then consider this your personal invitation to attend a briefing every other Thursday at the Ilikai during lunch time. For more details call: Nora Feuerstein at 531-6201 or Harold Estes at 949-0429.

Smokefree Businesses

by Richard Texier American Society (Hawaii)

Did you know...ALL OAHU BUSINESSES MUST BE SMOKEFREE. The City & County of Honolulu Ordinance #97-20 went into effect on June 16, 1997 and requires all businesses, with the exception of hotel rooms, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, to be smokefree. If you need more information regarding this ordinance, guidelines on how to comply with the ordinance, or information on Quit Smoking programs, please contact: Richard Texier, Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Project Coordinator, American Cancer Society Office, 595-7544, ext. 307.

Business Women Select Scholarship Recipient

Imua Chapter, one of the 12 Chapters of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) in Hawaii has selected the recipient for its $2,000 educational scholarship for 1998. Deborah Marks, a second-year candidate for her Masters in Counseling Psychology at Chaminade was selected out of more than 350 applicants for the annual educational scholarship.

Ms. Marks has shown exemplary community service in her involvement with victims of domestic violence. When she graduates in 1999, she will work towards certification as a substance abuse counselor and therapist. The American Business Women's Association is the fourth largest business women's organization in the US, with 90,000 members nationally.

In Hawaii, there are 13 chapters on Oahu and the Big Island with more than 400 members. Nationally, since its inception in 1953, ABWA has awarded more than $11 million in scholarships through its national scholarship fund.

HEA Publishes Book on Governor Quinn

The Hawaii Education Association (HEA) recently published, No Ordinary Man the story of William Francis Quinn and his role in Hawaii's history, by Mary C. Kahulumana Richards.

The book is available from the HEA office at discount to SBH members. Telephone 949-6657 for more information.

Bill Quinn was Hawaii's last appointed Territorial Governor and the first elected Governor of the State of Hawaii. In this unique capacity, Quinn brought military experience and a Harvard law degree to Hawaii at a time when the Territory was recovering from the trauma of WWII. Quinn was also the last elected Republican Governor in Hawaii (1960). The author chose a friendly, intimate approach to the Quinn era which highlights the Governor's devotion to his task as a politician and a public servant. This is a good book for the '98 political season!