CNMI SBDC’s Christmas in July event happening July 25
The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network is excited to remind everyone about Saipan’s upcoming “Christmas in July” celebration happening Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 5pm to 8pm at the NMC As Terlaje Campus Pine Tree Parking Lot (Bldg V) for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer, entertainment, and community fun.
Event highlights:
Holiday-inspired entertainment: Enjoy a lineup of festive performances that will keep the holiday spirit alive throughout the evening brought to you by the Northern Marianas College Club of Artists!
Raffle prize drawing: Participate in our exciting raffle prize drawing by picking up a passport program and visiting vendor booths to qualify.
Table decorating vendor contest: Witness the creativity of our vendors as they compete for the best holiday-themed booth.
Food, drinks, and holiday shopping: Indulge in delicious food, refreshing beverages, and explore unique gifts and novelty items from our vendors.
SBDC is thrilled to showcase an abundance of vendors who will be on-site, ready to offer their amazing products and services:
Food and beverages: Benki, Sweet7Oh Catering, Tupu Cane Juice, LanLan Tea House
Sweet treats: Crafty Baeker, Cookie Cove, Tropic Treats 670, El Bishu, Divine’s Essentials
Gifts and more: Bobole’s Novelties, #Bumplife Maternity, ChikuChiku, IrieScents, Isla Krafty Corner, RoberToy, NMI Artistry & Designs, Cherrymoon Co., Bibi’s Crafts, Aoi_Neko, Flora
Mixed-flowers and gifts
Apparel: Divine’s Essentials (Plus Size Clothing), Mind2Muscle (Athleisure)
Products and services: CNS Inc., LP Beauty, Sammi Photography
Activities: Ben Ki (train ride), Bobole’s Novelties (360 photo booth), Chiku Chiku (temporary tattoo station)
Important details:
Date and Time: July 25, 2024, from 5pm to 8pm
Location: NMC As Terlaje Campus Building V Parking Lot
Payment information: Please bring cash for purchases. Select vendors will also accept cashless payments (PayPal, etc.)
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.
“We’re excited to bring this festive event to Saipan and look forward to celebrating with the community,” said Nadine C. Deleon Guerrero, CNMI SBDC Network director. “Christmas in July is not just a celebration, but a significant initiative to support our local entrepreneurs and bring our community together for an evening of spirited enjoyment and unity.”
The CNMI SBDC wishes to express their gratitude to the generous support of the Northern Marianas College’s Facilities and IT Departments, the NMC Office of Institutional Advancement, the Saipan Mayor’s Office, and Shaded Rentals. A special thank you to CNS, Inc. for providing the evening’s grand prize for the Best Overall decorating contest winner to be announced at the event.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful event! For more information, visit www.cnmisbdc.com or contact us at (670) 237-6888.
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, contact your local SBDC at P. O. Box 501250 Saipan, MP 96950, Tel: (670) 237-6888, or email SBDC Administrative Office manager Adelpha Magofna at adelpha.magofna@marianas.edu. Services are extended to the public on a non-disciplinary basis. (PR)
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