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Free estate planning workshop planned

Free estate planning workshop planned

Warren Chong, an independent associate with LegalShield will lead a basic estate planning workshop at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Suite Possibilities Suite 102 in the Chamber of Commerce Building south of McDonald’s in Kailua-Kona.

Information and a will questionnaire will be provided to help participants complete this important document.

There is no fee to attend, however space is limited.

Info and registration: Warren Chong, 325-1060.

Business plan competition planned

Two Big Island businessmen are aiming to give would-be entrepreneurs a serious jump start.

World-renowned aquaculture expert Dr. Jim Wyban and Kelly Moran, president and founder of Hilo Brokers, are co-chairing the upcoming Best Big Island Business Plan competition to be hosted by the University of Hawaii at Hilo in the fall.

At stake is a total of $25,000 in seed money from a variety of sponsors including Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority, the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce and the Ulupono Initiative. Entry is open to all types of businesses.

Both men are confident that by encouraging budding businesses to put their ideas forward, a better entrepreneurial ecosystem can be built on the Big Island.

Applications: BBIBP.org. More info: jim@BBIBP.org.

Kailua-Kona Seniors celebrate Cinco de Mayo

The Kailua-Kona Seniors will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hale Halawai.

Following a regular meeting, the group will belatedly celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The member’s-only event will be chaired by Elaine Coats. Cost is $2.

Info: BJ, 325-0545, Peggy, 937-2380.