{"id":411488,"date":"2024-07-18T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=411488"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Rota-SBDC-s-Christmas-in-July-event-happening-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Rota-SBDC-s-Christmas-in-July-event-happening-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Rota SBDC’s Christmas in July event happening this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Rota Small Business Development Center is excited to remind the community about the upcoming “Christmas in July” celebration happening this weekend at the Sinapalo Children\u2019s Center, Rota.<\/p>\n

Join the Rota Small Business Development Center this coming Friday, July 19, 2024, from 6pm to 9pm for an evening filled with holiday cheer, entertainment, and community fun.<\/p>\n

Event highlights:<\/p>\n

\u25cf Entertainment: Enjoy a lineup of festive performances that will keep the holiday spirit alive throughout the evening.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Raffle prize drawing: Participate in our exciting raffle prize drawing by picking up a passport program and visiting vendor booths to qualify.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Vendor decorating contest: Witness the creativity of our vendors as they compete for the best holiday-themed table\/booth.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Food, drinks, and holiday shopping: Indulge in delicious food and beverages and explore unique gifts and novelty items from vendors.<\/p>\n

Vendors:<\/p>\n

The Rota Small Business Development Center is pleased to announce the vendors who will be present at the event:<\/p>\n

\u25cf Food and beverages: PJM Enterprise, Hagu La’mun, Teteto Cool Spot, BBQ Beast, and El Bishu.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Novelty items, gifts, apparel, and toys: Angel’s Enterprises, Cessa\u2019s, Chiku Chiku, and Mind2Muscle.<\/p>\n

\u25cb Interested vendors should register https:\/\/forms.gle\/e6DMRp49F9jq3Ffh6.<\/p>\n

Christmas in July brings the holiday spirit to midsummer, fostering community togetherness while providing<\/p>\n

small businesses with an early opportunity to engage with customers and boost sales.<\/p>\n

Special thanks to donors and partners:<\/p>\n

This event would not be possible without the generous support of our donors and partners:<\/p>\n

\u25cf NAAI-Anita Meyers<\/p>\n

\u25cf Sweet7Oh<\/p>\n

\u25cf NMC-CREES<\/p>\n

\u25cf Rota Chamber of Commerce<\/p>\n

\u25cf Office of the Mayor of Rota<\/p>\n

\u25cf Rota Municipal Council<\/p>\n

\u25cf Individuals: Peter & Kayla Mendiola and Diana Benavente Hocog<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to bring this festive event to Rota and look forward to celebrating with the community,\u201d said Charlene M. Ogo, director and business advisor of Rota SBDC. \u201cChristmas in July is not just a celebration, but a significant initiative to support our local entrepreneurs and bring everyone together.\u201d<\/p>\n

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<\/a>. The CNMI SBDC can also be reached at cnmisbdc@marianas.edu<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The CNMI Small Business Development Center 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 at adelpha.magofna@marianas.edu<\/a>. Services are extended to the public on a non-disciplinary basis. (PR)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n


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