TUESDAY

PROTECTING YOURSELF AGAINST FRAUD, free seminars presented by Bank of Hawaii financial experts: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mililani Branch; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Kaiko'o Branch, Hilo, Hawai'i; 5:30-6:30 p.m. April 28, Kona Branch, Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i; 5:30-6:30 p.m. April 22, Kapa'a Branch, Kaua'i; 5:30-6:30 p.m. April 23, Wailuku Branch, Maui; no products or services will be sold. www.boh.com/seminars, 888-643-3888 (press zero, ask for Smart Money Seminars).

WEDNESDAY

FINANCIAL FITNESS FAIR 9 a.m.-6 p.m., ING DIRECT Cafe, 1958 Kalakaua Ave.; booths and guest speakers; Lt. Gov. James "Duke" Aiona to talk about Hawai'i's financial well being at 10 a.m.; admission and parking free. cgbrown@ingdirect.com.

THE GREEN MARKET, free event focused on green businesses, energy saving and sustainability, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fort Street Mall.

ROTARY CLUB OF KAHALA SUNRISE meets 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Waialae Country Club. 722-2538.

LILIUOKALANI TOASTMASTERS meet 12:05 to 1:05 p.m., first and third Wednesdays monthly, Liliuokalani Building, 1390 Miller St. (downtown); guests welcome. 587-3811.

THURSDAY

"DO YOU HAVE THE ECONOMY OR DOES THE ECONOMY HAVE YOU?" Hawaii Society of Corporate Planners luncheon/program, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Mauna Kea Ballroom; guest speaker, Howard Dicus, veteran economics reporter, formerly with Associated Press and United Press International Radio; members $37, guests and nonmembers $43, tables of 10 $335. Registration: www.HSCP.org. Phone: 537-2356.

HAWAII VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Plaza Club, 20th floor; students from the University of Hawai'i Entrepreneurs Club to pitch their business plans; a panel of venture capital and angel investors and business consultants will judge; HVCA, HTDC, Hawaii Angels, DualUse Council, TechHui, Bytemarks and HSTC members $29, nonmembers $39, students $25; seating limited; aloha attire. Registration: www.hvca.org.

THE BREAKFAST CLUB weekly camaraderie and business lead exchange for business people, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Sizzler Pearlridge. Otto@pacific-specifics.com.

NUUANU TOASTMASTERS meet 6-7 p.m., second and fourth Thursdays monthly, Susannah Wesley Community Center, 1117 Ka'ili St.; free parking; improve your public speaking skills; guests welcome. 525-8909.

FRIDAY

Small Business Awards Luncheon at Hilton Hawaiian Village, Tapa Ballroom: Winner's Circle 11 a.m., registration 11:30 a.m., luncheon ad presentations 12 p.m.; $45 per person, $450 per table of 10. Registration: http://www.hwbc.org.

LET'S TALK LAW, Small Business Development Center presentations 1-4 p.m., 1833 Kalakaua Ave., Suite 400; "Business Contracts Essentials," "Choice of Corporate Entity," and "LLCs" will be discussed by the students of the Small Business Clinic at the William S. Richardson School of Law; $30. Registration: www.hawaii-sbdc.org.

SATURDAY

ASSESSING WOMEN'S UNIQUE INVESTMENT PLANNING NEEDS, a workshop sponsored by 3 Financial Group, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Unity Church of Hawaii; $25 includes the "Taking Control" workbook and a donation to the church. Registration: www.3financialgroup.com, 942-1267.

DIRECT MAIL 101, a class sponsored by the Postal Customer Council of Hawaii and the United States Postal Service, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Kapi'olani Community College, 'Ohi'a 118; learn how to pair an expertly crafted direct mail piece with an expertly targeted mailing list; $85 in advance, $95 at the door. Registration: 734-9256, 734-9211. Information: 734-9153.

UPCOMING

SOCIETY FOR MARKETING PROFESSIONALS Hawai'i Chapter luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 29, Plaza Club, Coronet Room; program, "What AEC Firms Need to Know to Survive in this DAM World (Digital Asset Management)"; SMPS members $30, AIA members $35, non-members $45, $50 at the door or if registering late. Registration: www.smpshawaii.org. Information: julie@smpshawaii.org.

ILIMA AWARDS dinner celebrating Hawai'i's top communications professionals, 5:30 p.m. May 7, Ala Moana Hotel; emcee, Kim Gennaula; members $60, non-members $70, table rates; aloha attire. Reservations: www.iabchawaii.com. Information: lynne.unemori@heco.com, 543-7972.

MADE IN HAWAII FESTIVAL seeking new exhibitors with unique products; $200 deposit, standard booths $565, corner booths $615; apply by May 1; event is 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 21 and 22, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 23, Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Arena. Information: 533-1292. Applications: www.madeinhawaiifestival.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.