The business calendar this week includes several closely watched national economic indicators and local University of Hawaii programs for professionals and students.
Business calendar: Coming up
Today
- The Commerce Department releases personal income and consumer spending data for September.
Tuesday
- Standard & Poor’s issues the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index for August.
Wednesday
- ADP publishes its October private-sector employment report.
Thursday
- Freddie Mac posts weekly mortgage rate averages.
- Automakers report October vehicle sales.
- Alexander & Baldwin Inc. releases quarterly financial results.
Friday
- The Labor Department reports October national employment figures.
Business calendar: Local events
Thursday
- “Myths & Misconceptions About Creativity,” a free public lecture on fostering a culture of creativity, presented by Po Chi Wu, author and TEDx speaker, visiting professor at UC Berkeley and adjunct professor at The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Architecture Auditorium. Details at outreach.hawaii.edu.
Saturday
- “Developing a Culture of Creativity at Your Organization,” an interactive workshop on building creativity as a practical workplace skill, led by Po Chi Wu. 8:30 a.m. to noon, University of Hawaii–Mānoa iLab. Cost: $200. Register at outreach.hawaii.edu/professional or call 956-9249.
The business calendar this week also highlights opportunities for innovation-focused professionals, complementing events such as the RISE Maui summit to spotlight regeneration and innovation.
