Rota’s Christmas in July kicked off the CNMI SBDC’s tri-island celebration with a festive and successful evening on Friday, July 11 at the Sinapalo Children’s Park. From gift-ready products to delicious food and drinks, the event brought out the best of Rota’s small businesses and community spirit. A highlight of the night was the raffle passport activity, which encouraged attendees

 Rota, CNMI — The Rota Small Business Development Center at the Northern Marianas College successfully hosted its highly anticipated in-person training, “Let AI Handle Your Day-to-Day Grind,” on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the NMC Rota Campus. The event brought together 12 local small business owners representing a wide range of industries and skill levels—all

The Rota Small Business Development Center at the Northern Marianas College is excited to announce an in-person training titled “Let AI Handle Your Day-to-Day Grind” on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the NMC Rota Campus (Room A-1).  This dynamic session will empower local entrepreneurs and business owners to streamline

 The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network (CNMI SBDC) at the Northern Marianas College is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual event, Christmas in July — a festive summertime marketplace bringing together small business vendors and local shoppers across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.  What began as a single-island celebration in 2023

The Rota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Northern Marianas College played a key role in empowering student entrepreneurs during the Shark Tank Competition held on May 9, 2025 at the Dr. Rita H. Inos Jr./Sr. High School campus. This student competition was the result of a collaborative effort between Rota SBDC Director Charlene

Saipan, MP – The CNMI Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network at the Northern Marianas College proudly supported the CNMI Department of Commerce in delivering the sold-out workshop “What to Expect When You’re Exporting” on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan. The Department of Commerce fully sponsored and facilitated the event, reaffirming its commitment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, May 9, 2025 More than 200 participants across Rota, Tinian, and Saipan turned out for the 2025 CNMI Industry Day series, marking a pivotal moment for local businesses striving to enter the federal marketplace.  Hosted by the Northern Marianas College and led by the CNMI Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network in

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, April 24, 2025 With the 2025 CNMI Industry Day right around the corner, the CNMI Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, hosted by the Northern Marianas College, is reminding all participating businesses to come equipped with three critical tools that will help them stand out and connect with incoming federal and military

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, April 16, 2025 A Complimentary Workshop in Conjunction with CNMI Industry Day The CNMI Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network at the Northern Marianas College, in collaboration with the CNMI Department of Commerce, is proud to present a special workshop titled “What to Expect When You’re Exporting” on Friday, May 2, 2025,

The CNMI Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network at the Northern Marianas College, in partnership with the Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs (CBMA), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), invites businesses across the Commonwealth to participate in the 2025 CNMI Industry Day. This multi-island event aims to provide local businesses