Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 National #SmallBusinessWeek Awards, which recognize the achievements of small businesses and their contributions to America’s economy. The deadline is no later than 4pm ET on December 5. More here: www.sba.gov/nsbw. To obtain direct information for our area, please visit Guam Branch Office Awards | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov). Attached are
(Saipan, MP) Tian “Cindy” Wang is the owner of Islandry670 – a company, specializing in handmade, island-inspired jewelry. Islandry670 had a slow start when starting up and needed help to pick up sales. A friend recommended that she see CNMI SBDC for assistance – and as an NMC student at the time, she found it
(Saipan, MP) Camakane Catering, is a food catering business owned by husband and wife, Chelsea and Chavez. Their business name represents the union of their families: Camacho and Kaneshi. Camakane is best known for their smoked meats and local menu plates. With a passion for cooking, Chavez started this venture with just an idea –
(Saipan, MP) Latte Built – 24-Hour Fitness & Nutrition is the first 24 hour fitness facility in Saipan. Since opening in 2015, Latte Built has been committed to empower and build client awareness to lead a happy and healthy lifestyle. Cutting noted that the COVID-19 pandemic set back the gym financially in 2020 and 2021.
(Saipan, MP) Jennifer Benavente has had a knack for creating customized and personalized decors and party planning. From knowing nothing about being an entrepreneur, she took the first step in reaching out to SBDC after seeing the Women’s Entrepreneurial Project hosted by the CNMI Women’s Association and the CNMI Small Business Development Network. From then
(Saipan, MP) PalmTrio670, a social media marketing & entertainment company, is co-owned by William Chrisloyd Lely, Jefferson Mateo, and Louvicki Camacho. Their mission is to help propel businesses and agencies to the next level by creating enticing media content that highlight their strengths, and advertise their products and services. They also aim at helping put
The CNMI Small Business Development Center (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-discriminatory basis.
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