TODAY

ABC'S OF A BUSINESS PLAN, learn why a business plan is essential, noon-1 p.m., Maui County Business Resource Center; limited seating; bring your lunch; free. Reservations: 873-8247.

WINNERS CIRCLE TOASTMASTERS meets 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. every Wednesday, Unity Church, 3608 Diamond Head Circle. 833-7538.

LILIUOKALANI TOASTMASTERS meeting, 12:05 to 1:05 p.m., first and third Wednesdays monthly, Lili'uoka-lani Building, 1390 Miller St. (Downtown); guests welcome. 587-3811.

TOMORROW

HOW EMPLOYERS CAN ADAPT TO A CHANGING ECONOMY, creative solutions to difficult questions, including legal implications for human resource management, noon to 1:30 p.m., Maui County Business Resource Center; limited seating; bring your lunch; free. Reservations: 873-8247.

SATURDAY

ENTREPRENEURS WANTED! seminar on how to be a successful entrepreneur in today's economic climate, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pagoda Hotel; free, limited seating; advance registration required. 258-0551.

UPCOMING

HAWAII SOCIETY OF CORPORATE PLANNERS, luncheon program featuring Mark Dunkerley, president and CEO, Hawaiian Airlines, on "The Business of Airlines in Today's Economy," 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Hawai'i Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea Ballroom; co-sponsored by Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association; members $32, nonmembers $38; register by Nov. 7, add $5 for late registration. Registration: www.HSCP.org. Information: 537-2356.

American Business Women's Association, Imua Chapter, general chapter meeting, featuring guest speaker, Kelly Galvin, owner, Organized in Paradise, on organizing for the holidays, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Waioli Tea Room; members $25, nonmembers $30, dinner included. 4. RSVP by Nov. 7: 948-2552, abwaimuarsvp@yahoo.com.

Association of Information Technology Professionals, presentation by Duane Takamine of Secure Technology, on desktop virtualization, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13, Brew Moon, Ward Centre; members $15, nonmembers $25, late registrants/walk-ins $30. RSVP by Nov. 11: rsvp@aitphawaii.org.

HAWAII LEEWARD PLANNING CONFERENCE, panel discussion on energy costs and their economic and social impacts on Hawai'i, Nov. 20 and 21, The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii, Big Island. Registration: www.hec08.com.

eCOMMERCE FROM A-Z, speakers and exhibitors needed for technology-focused mini-conference and expo, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Blaisdell Center; sponsored by the Association of Information Technology Professionals and the High Technology Development Corporation; members $65, nonmembers $85, students $50, $10 late fee after Nov. 15, meals included. Speakers: 531-5647, dale.aiello@gartner.com. Exhibit: 440-5006, cindy@coresystemshawaii.com. Registration: 735-8324 (Donny Shimamoto), donny@intraprisetechknowlogies.com.

Business meetings of general interest are listed in the "Coming Events" column throughout the week. Submit notices at least two weeks in advance: Alan Yonan, Business Section, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax to 525-6763; or e-mail comingevents@honoluluadvertiser.com. For e-mailed releases, please include information in the body of the message, not in an attachment.