Monday, January 28, 2008

Small Business Caucus Want To Hear From You!

Received by email 1/25/08 from Rep. Gene Ward's office:

SMALL BUSINESS
QUESTIONNAIRE
Please assist us by offering ideas for doing business in Hawaii easier for you, the Small Business owner and Small Business Association. The Small Business Caucus for the 2008 Legislature 2008 would like to identify areas you feel could be improved by introducing effective legislation.
Your Hawaii State Legislature Small Business Caucus needs your input for 2008!
AS A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER OR ASSOCIATION, PLEASE IDENTIFY YOUR TOP THREE CONCERNS OR AREAS IN WHICH THE SMALL BUSINESS CAUCUS CAN EFFECTIVELY ASSIST YOU.
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Your Name _____________________Business Name________________________
Address_________________________ E-Mail Address______________________
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Please return this completed form to:
Representative Gene Ward, Co-Chair
Small Business Caucus
Hawaii State Capitol, Rm. 318
415 S. Beretania Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone:808-586-6513, Fax: 808-586-6421
E-Mail: Repward@Capitol.hawaii.gov

"Using the Library" Training Feb 28

"The Hawai'i Business Research Library: What's Available, How to Use it, and More " will be presented on Thursday, February 28, 11:30 -12:30 pm, at the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui Mall, across from IHOP.

Learn about the popular digital information programs, expert research assistance, and customized research services available. Entrepreneurs, small business owners and managers, government department heads and staff, non-profit directors and grant writers, teachers, and students will all benefit from knowing about the demographic, statistical, market research, databases, reports, and other information programs available.

The Library also researches and publishes the Maui County Data Book, which will be available for sale. Research samples will be distributed. Bring your research questions to focus the discussion to your needs. Presented by Sonia King, Director of the Hawai'i Business Research Library.

Seating is limited, reservations are requested and may be made by calling the Maui County Business Resource Center at 873-8247.