CNMI SBDC and CWA Collaborate to Feature Glenna Palacios in Women’s Entrepreneurship Project Cohort 4 Training Series

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

(Saipan, MP) – The CNMI Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network at the Northern Marianas College and the CNMI Women’s Association (CWA) are excited to announce that Glenna Sakisat Palacios, a contractor to Headquarters Pacific Air Force (HQ PACAF) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, will lead a session on federal contracting during Day 3 of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Project (WEP) Cohort 4 training series. Her session, titled “The Anatomy of the RFP,” will take place on Thursday, October 17th, 2024, at the Northern Marianas College Library located at its As Terlaje Campus on Saipan.

Ms. Palacios brings a wealth of experience in military affairs and public-private partnerships, having recently retired from the CNMI government after 22 years of service. As a contractor to HQ PACAF supporting the Agile Combat Employment Joint Integration Team, her work focuses on integrating the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment operations in the Second Island Chain and fostering strategic partnerships to enhance both local and USAF capabilities to navigate logistical constraints in austere environments.

Palacios has been instrumental in developing soft power initiatives that link public and private sectors to bolster local capacity. These include increasing local capability for the Pacific Air Force contracting space, sustaining military assets, and integrating logistics-based training programs that offer direct benefits to both CNMI communities and the United States Air Force. Her significant contributions during her tenure as the Special Assistant to the Governor for Military Affairs at the Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs reflect her deep understanding of military operations in the CNMI and the complexities of the federal contracting environment. As the liaison between the CNMI government and the Department of Defense, she facilitated military integration into the local community while ensuring that partnerships were mutually beneficial.

“The Anatomy of the RFP” session will offer participants practical insights into how to respond to Request for Proposals (RFPs) in the federal contracting space. Attendees will learn how to enhance their proposal development and understand the components necessary for submitting competitive bids, paving the way for new opportunities with government agencies.

Nadine C. Deleon Guerrero, Network Director of the CNMI SBDC, expressed her excitement about Glenna’s participation, “Glenna Palacios is a powerhouse with a unique perspective on how military and civilian sectors can collaborate for mutual benefit. Her session is a fantastic opportunity for our participants to learn from someone who has built lasting partnerships and understands the intricacies of federal contracting.”

The Women’s Entrepreneurship Project invites aspiring and established women entrepreneurs to join Cohort 4 and learn from Glenna Palacios, as well as other esteemed presenters.

Date: Thursday, October 17th, 2024

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: NMC As Terlaje Campus, Room Olympio T. Borja Memorial Library

Session Topic: The Anatomy of the RFP

Presented by: Glenna Sakisat Palacios, Contractor of Headquarters Pacific Air Force

Registration Link: https://marianas.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019168

Attendees must be a registered CNMI SBDC client, and interested individuals are able to register via phone or email. Certificates of Completion will be awarded to those who attend all four sessions. Participants who miss one session may still attend, but will not receive a certificate.

For more information, visit www.cnmisbdc.com or contact us at (670) 237-6888 / cnmisbdc@marianas.edu. Follow us on social media for the latest updates: Instagram @cnmisbdc and Facebook at CNMI Small Business Development Center Network.

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The CNMI SBDC Network promotes a business-friendly economic infrastructure in the community, builds entrepreneurial capacity and financial literacy within that community, and provides current and nascent small businesses with the technical assistance, counseling, training, and support they need to innovate, adapt, and grow.

The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network (CNMI SBDC) Network comprises the CNMI SBDC lead center located in Saipan, the Rota SBDC, and Tinian SBDC. CNMI SBDC Network is partially funded by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Northern Marianas College. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Requests for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals with at least two weeks advance notice. For arrangements, please contact your local SBDC at P.O.Box 501250 Saipan, MP 96950, Tel: (670) 237-6888, or email adelpha.magofna@marianas.edu. Services are extended to the public on a non-disciplinary basis.

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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

Join us at the 4th Cohort of the Women Entrepreneurship Project as Glenna Sakisat Palacios leads an insightful session on “The Anatomy of the RFP” . With over 22 years of service and experience in public-private partnerships, Glenna will share her expertise in navigating federal contracts and creating mutually beneficial opportunities for local businesses.