FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, July 15, 2024
Rota SBDC’s Christmas in July Event Happening This Weekend!
(CNMI SBDC) The Rota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is excited to remind the community about the upcoming “Christmas in July” celebration happening this weekend at the Sinapalo Children’s Center, Rota. Join us this coming Friday, July 19, 2024, from 6PM to 9PM for an evening filled with holiday cheer, entertainment, and community fun.
Event Highlights:
- Entertainment: Enjoy a lineup of festive performances that will keep the holiday spirit alive throughout the evening.
- Raffle Prize Drawing: Participate in our exciting raffle prize drawing by picking up a passport program and visiting vendor booths to qualify.
- Vendor Decorating Contest: Witness the creativity of our vendors as they compete for the best holiday-themed table/booth.
- Food, Drinks, and Holiday Shopping: Indulge in delicious food and beverages and explore unique gifts and novelty items from our vendors.
Vendors:
We are pleased to announce the vendors who will be present at the event:
- Food and Beverages: PJM Enterprise, Hagu La’mun, Teteto Cool Spot, BBQ Beast and El Bishu.
- Novelty Items, Gifts, Apparel, and Toys: Angel’s Enterprises, Cessa’s, Chiku Chiku, and Mind2Muscle.
- Interested vendors should register at https://forms.gle/e6DMRp49F9jq3Ffh6.
Christmas in July brings the holiday spirit to midsummer, fostering community togetherness while providing small businesses with an early opportunity to engage with customers and boost sales.
Special Thanks to Our Donors and Partners:
This event would not be possible without the generous support of our donors and partners:
- NAAI – Anita Meyers
- Sweet7Oh
- NMC Crees
- Rota Chamber of Commerce
- Office of the Mayor of Rota
- Rota Municipal Council
- Individuals: Peter & Kayla Mendiola, and Diana Benavente Hocog
“We’re thrilled to bring this festive event to Rota and look forward to celebrating with the community,” said Charlene M. Ogo, Director and Business Advisor of Rota SBDC. “Christmas in July is not just a celebration, but a significant initiative to support our local entrepreneurs and bring everyone together.”
For more information, visit us online at www.cnmisbdc.com. You may also contact Rota SBDC Director/Business Advisor Charlene M. Ogo at (670) 532-9513 or via email at charlene.ogo@marianas.edu. The CNMI SBDC can also be reached at cnmisbdc@marianas.edu or call (670) 237-6888. For the latest updates on training and events, follow us on social media @cnmisbdc on Instagram or CNMI Small Business Development Center Network on FaceBook.
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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. The 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 SBDC Administrative Office Manager adelpha.magofna@marianas.edu. Services are extended to the public on a non-disciplinary basis.
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