(SBDC) — The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network is pleased to announce the official venues for its 2026 CNMI Industry Day events, returning for its second year with a three-island series designed to connect local businesses with government and military procurement opportunities across the Commonwealth.
Industry Day will take place consecutively across the islands on the following dates and locations:
Saipan
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
Hibiscus Hall, Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan
Tinian
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026
Bar-K-Diner (San Jose, Tinian)
Rota
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
Puesto Grill Annex (Songsong, Rota)
Hosted by the CNMI SBDC Network in partnership with the Northern Marianas College, Pacific Air Forces, the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, and the CNMI Bureau of Military Affairs, Industry Day serves as a critical platform for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals to engage directly with federal agencies, military representatives, and local partners involved in contracting, procurement, and regional development.
Following the strong turnout and positive response from its inaugural launch, CNMI Industry Day returns with an expanded focus on preparing Commonwealth businesses to compete for contracting opportunities tied to ongoing federal and military investments in the region. The event will offer participants insight into upcoming projects, procurement processes, and the resources available to help businesses become eligible and competitive bidders.
“Industry Day is about access — access to information, access to opportunity, and access to the right connections,” said Nadine Deleon Guerrero Kintol, network director of the CNMI SBDC. “By bringing this event to all three islands again, we are ensuring that businesses across the Commonwealth are equally positioned to participate in and benefit from the economic activity happening in our region.”
Each Industry Day stop will feature briefings, networking opportunities, and resource sharing tailored to the local business community, reinforcing CNMI SBDC’s mission to strengthen small businesses and support long-term economic resilience throughout Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
Vendors interested in becoming Exhibitors at the event are encouraged to reach out to the CNMI SBDC offices on Saipan, Tinian and/or Rota to learn more. The networking portion of the program will be open to the general public; however, attendees must be registered SBDC clients to attend the presentation portion of the program. Client registration is at no-cost. Additional event details, including registration information and participating agencies, will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information, visit www.cnmisbdc.com/, contact the SBDC office at (670) 237-9206/6888 or email cnmisbdc@marianas.edu. Follow SBDC on social media for updates: Instagram @cnmisbdc and Facebook at CNMI Small Business Development Center Network for the latest information.
