Governor Lingle, HAL's Mark Dunkerley will Join
Robert Kiyosaki at 33rd Annual SBH Conference

Small Business Hawaii’s 33rd Annual Business Conference Wednesday, January 14th, at the Ala Moana Hotel will be the New Year’s first major business and investment conference.

The conference theme is, “Small Business 2009: Overcoming Hawaii’s Economic Challenges.”

The event will be held in the Garden Lanai and Hibiscus Ballroom from 8 am to 2 pm. Seating is limited; advance paid reservations are required.

Lunchoen Keynote speaker is famed author, investor and entrepreneur, Robert Kiyosaki, Hawaii native, who wrote the international bestseller, Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Robert and wife Kim operate the Rich Dad group of companies focused on international financial literacy.

Starting off the SBH conference will be Governor Linda Lingle who will discuss the exciting opportunities for Hawaii with the state’s new leading edge energy initiative.

Hawaiian Airlines’s dynamic leader, Mark Dunkerley will discuss opportunities for Hawaii business in the wake of economic challenges. Tax accountant Charles Au will give you tax strategies for your business.

Computer whiz, Peter Kay of Your Computer Minute.com, will help even the smallest business learn ways to increase business by navigating the ’net in the new commerce age.

Other business leaders will discuss successful strategies in these difficult times and political leaders will forecast the political landscape and its impact on business in 2009.

You can’t afford to miss this conference. Reserve now and bring along a key employee, business associate or friend.

The new interactive SBH web site will also be unveiled during the conference.

Reserve now; available seating is expected to go quickly.

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Special January SBH $20.09 Membership!

A special 6-month membership in Small Business Hawaii for only $20.09?
That’s right. To celebrate the New Year and for the month of January only, if an existing SBH member wants to gift or reward an associate business, client, vendor or friend, that SBH member can do so for an introductory six-month membership referral for only $20.09.

What a great way to have another Hawaii business experience the many benefits of membership and participation in Small Business Hawaii during this challenging year. And you, as a current SBH member, can give a gift that is much more fulfilling than a fruit cake or chili gift certificate. The price is right. the time is right.

You can call Darlyn at 808-396-1724 or download a membership application from our SBH website at www.smallbusinesshawaii.com, or copy and fax the form at this link.

It’s that simple and convenient.

Just include your name, the name of the businesss you are referring (with contact, mailing address and phone) and mark it, “JANUARY $20.09 SPECIAL” and we’ll do the rest. Your friend will appreciate it.

Ron Martin is First Sunrise Speaker of 2009

The first monthly Small Business Hawaii Networking Sunrise Breakfast of the year will be held Thursday, January 29, 2009 in the Pineapple Room, Macy’s Ala Moana, 7 – 8:30 am.

Our special speaker is Ron Martin, author, motivator and retain sales expert. Martin will discuss “Negative News — Positive Results.” He will show you how to remain positive and immune to the negative and depressing media. Just because the news is bad doesn’t mean your business will be bad. We make our own economy. Don’t miss this timely talk.

Last Sunrise (Nov. 20, 2008) members learned origins of the sub-prime mortgage mess from CPB’s Curtis Chinn.

Members at SBH Sunrise events enjoy a complete buffet breakfast, free exhibit area, networking, and business introductions to boost their business.

The public is welcome. Parking is free and easy at Ala Moana Shopping Center.

Cost is $25 for members and their guests who register and pay in advance; $35 for non-members and at the door.

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