(Tinian, MP) – The Tinian Small Business Development Center at the Northern Marianas College Tinian Center will be hosting “Tinian Small Business Night- Christmas in July” on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 5pm-8pm at the Tinian Fiesta Grounds. This is a locally powered shopping event featuring both seasoned and upcoming local entrepreneurs and their products and services. This event kicks off the back-to-school season and a headstart on the much anticipated holiday shopping season. The community is invited for a night of food, entertainment, and fun.
The Tinian SBDC has put together an amazing line-up of entertainment, vendors, and information booths. Registered Vendors include: Tropics, Bing’s Specialty, Tinian Treasure Chest, Sweetie’s Korner, and Primos. Other information booths include: NMC Tinian Center and Docomo Pacific. Additionally, the event will feature entertainment, a free raffle, and friendly competition amongst vendors.
To register as a vendor, aspiring and current small business owners must be registered as an official Tinian SBDC Client: marianas.ecenterdirect.com. Interested vendors should contact Tinian SBDC Director/Business Advisor, Benjamin Huk Borja at benjamin.borja@marianas.edu or call (670) 237-6888 to confirm participation.
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 charmaine.hofschneider@marianas.edu. Services are extended to the public on a non-disciplinary basis.
