biz briefs 11-6

Real estate professionals can renew licenses online

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs’ Professional and Vocational Licensing Division is encouraging more than 21,000 real estate professionals to renew their licenses online at www.ehawaii.gov/pvlrenew.

Real estate professionals must renew their licenses every two years.

Instructions for completing the online renewal have been mailed to each current license holder. Online renewals will be accepted until midnight on Dec. 31. After that date, renewals will not be accepted online and individuals wishing to renew their license must submit the forms by mail or in person to: DCCA/PVL Licensing Branch, 335 Merchant St., Room 301, Honolulu, HI 96813.

For more details, visit: www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/real/Renewals, or 974-4000, followed by 6-2643 and the “pound” sign.

Estate planning is topic for presentation

Edward Jones investment representative Manuel Roberto of Kailua-Kona is hosting a free presentation titled “Six Things to Consider about Your Estate Plan” at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Edward Jones office at Lanihau Center.

John O’Grady, an attorney and estate-planning expert, will explore six practical strategies for developing an effective estate plan.

To reserve a seat or for more information, call Roberto at 331-8299.