Marianas Business Center

22/05/2026

LIVE WEBINAR - Improving the Readiness of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)
Date: 5/28/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (ChST)
Registration Deadline: 5/28/2026 9:30 AM (ChST)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Boris Hertslet (671) 735-2596
Click link to register: https://guamapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/829
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness, Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III Support, Foreign Ownership Compliance (FOCI), Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS), Marketing/Sales
Description:
The Department of Defense (DOD)'s Industrial Base and Sustainment (IBAS) program aims to improve the readiness of the growing Defense Industrial Base (DIB). We discuss the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III, and how to make sure your business remains free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). The live webinar will be conducted via Zoom. The link will be emailed to all registered attendees 30 minutes before the start of the webinar

The Department of Defense (DOD)'s Industrial Base and Sustainment (IBAS) program aims to improve the readiness of the growing Defense Industrial Base (DIB). We discuss the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III, and how to make sure your business remains free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influe

14/05/2026

💛 TYPHOON SINLAKU AID – FOOD BAG DISTRIBUTION 💛

The Ohala Foundation continues to serve our Tinian community by providing essential food assistance to families in need as we recover together from Typhoon Sinlaku.

Stop by this Sunday for our next food bag distribution:

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Bank of Guam, Side Parking Lot, Tinian

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, please come by. Together, we can support one another and ensure no family is left behind.

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. No holds, deliveries, or reservations. ☺️

Every act of kindness makes a difference.
Never Lose Hope 💛

📞 For more information: (670) 433-2664
🌐 www.OhalaFoundation.org/donate

01/05/2026

💛 TYPHOON SINLAKU AID – FOOD BAG & SOLAR LIGHT DISTRIBUTION 💛

The Ohala Foundation, in partnership with Samaritan's Purse, continues to support our Tinian community as we recover together.

Join us this Sunday for a Solar Light & Food Bag Distribution to help families in need regain strength and hope.

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Bank of Guam, Tinian (Side Parking Lot)

This distribution will include essential food items and solar-powered flashlight to assist households still affected by the typhoon.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, please stop by. Let’s continue to uplift one another during this time.

💛 Never Lose Hope 💛

📞 (670) 433-2664
🌐 www.ohalafoundation.org/donate

24/04/2026

TYPHOON SINLAKU AID: FOOD BAG DISTRIBUTION‼️

The Ohala Foundation is here to support our Tinian community during this difficult time following Typhoon Sinlaku.

Join us for our Food Bag Distribution and help us bring hope and relief to families in need.

Location: Bank of Guam, Tinian – Side Parking Lot
Date: Sunday, APRIL 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

We are committed to helping our island recover, one family at a time. If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, please come by.

Together, we can make a difference. Because at Ohala Foundation, we Never Lose Hope. 💛

For more information, please contact:
(670) 433-2664
www.ohalafoundation.org/donate

09/04/2026

🌺 Hafa Adai Tinian Business Community!
The Tinian Chamber of Commerce invites you to our General Monthly Membership Meeting!

📅 Thursday, APRIL 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
📍 Tinian Youth Center, San Jose Village

🎤 Guest Speaker: the Honorable Senator Jude U. Hofschneider
📝Topic: Legislative agendas and initiatives affecting the Tinian/CNMI Business Community

✔️ Free to attend
✔️ Open to members and guests
✔️ No host reception

For questions or additional information:
📞 (670) 433-2664
📧 [email protected]

Please work to increase our membership and bring a Business Buddy!

30/03/2026

WEBINAR - Federal Contract Opportunities

Date: 4/9/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (ChST)
Registration Deadline: 4/9/2026 9:30 AM (ChST)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Boris Hertslet (671) 735-2596
click this link to register: https://guamapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/823
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness
Description:
SAM.gov is the portal for Federal Contract Opportunities. We show you how to use the website to ensure you do not miss any opportunities. Opportunity types, search filters, and search strategies are discussed. The live webinar will be conducted via Zoom and the link will be emailed to all registered attendees 30 minutes before the start of the webinar.

SAM.gov is the portal for Federal Contract Opportunities. We show you how to use the website to ensure you do not miss any opportunities. Opportunity types, search filters, and search strategies are discussed.

20/03/2026

Looking to do business with the federal government? Don’t miss Federal Contracting 101 hosted by the CNMI Small Business Development Center (SBDC)!

Learn how to:
Navigate federal contracting opportunities
Grow your business through government contracts

📍 TINIAN SESSION
Monday, March 23, 2026
11:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Triple J Bar-K Diner, San Jose Village

📍 SAIPAN SESSION
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Kevin’s, Aqua Resort Club
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Optional 1-on-1 Advising

In partnership with Pacific Air Forces & the 356th Expeditionary Theater Support Group (Andersen AFB, Guam)

NO COST to attend!

🔗 Register now:
Tinian: https://marianas.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019198
Saipan: https://marianas.ecenterdirect.com/events/1019197

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and position your business for federal contracting success!

We encourage you to register for this event as soon as possible, as available seats are LIMITED.

Contracting officers from the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) 356th Expeditionary Theater Support Group (ETSG) will be on Tinian on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 11:30AM to 4:15PM at the Tinian Conference Center at Bar K to conduct a training session to help our small businesses be contract-ready.

Registered clients can expect to learn the following:
How to complete the SAM.gov registration process (obtaining UEIs, CAGE codes and the renewal process)
Navigating SAM.gov (finding contracts on SAM.gov, using the SEARCH feature on SAM.gov for region-specific projects)
How to Develop a Capabilities Statement (what information is best to include in such documents, formatting, etc.)
Best Practices on Packaging Bids for Submission (how to develop bids and/or proposals for government contracting)

Additionally, contracting officers will be available for one-on-one counseling for clients needing direct and more focused assistance.

To make this training effective, please bring the following:
Personal laptop
Copy of Business License
Government/Official Documents containing the Physical Location (no P.O. Boxes) of the Business/Establishment; some acceptable documents include the following:
Letter from the Mayor’s Office indicating the Business’s Physical Address (including the Building Number)
Certificate of Existence (for LLCs)
Articles of Incorporation
CUC Bill, bank statement, or any official document indicating their Physical Addresses (no P.O. boxes)

06/03/2026

🌺 Hafa Adai Tinian Business Community!

The Tinian Chamber of Commerce invites you to our General Monthly Membership Meeting!

📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 JC Cafe, Tinian

🎤 Guest Speaker: Huk Borja, Tinian Director – Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
📝Topic:Free Small Business Services & Counseling for local businesses.

Come learn about resources available to help your business grow and connect with fellow members of the Tinian business community.

✔️ Free to attend
✔️ Open to members and guests
✔️ No host reception

For questions or additional information:
📞 (670) 433-2664
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

20/02/2026

LIVE WEBINAR—Your SBA Profile and the Small Business Search (SBS)

Date: 2/26/2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (ChST)
Registration Deadline: 2/26/2026 9:30 AM (ChST)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Boris Hertslet (671) 735-2596
Click to register: https://guamapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/818
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness, Marketing/Sales
Description:
Your SBA Profile is a free marketing tool used in federal contracting. The SBA's Small Business Search (SBS) is the database where SBA Profiles are stored. Prime contractors, subcontractors, and government officials use the SBS for market research. We show you how to set up and update your SBA Profile and how to navigate the SBS. The live webinar will be conducted via Zoom. The link will be emailed to all registered attendees 30 minutes before the start of the webinar.

Your SBA Profile is a free marketing tool used in federal contracting. The SBA's Small Business Search (SBS) is the database where SBA Profiles are stored. Prime contractors, subcontractors, and government officials use the SBS for market research. We show you how to set up and update your SBA Profi

19/12/2025

LIVE WEBINAR—Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)
Date: 12/22/2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (ChST)
Registration Deadline: 12/22/2025 9:30 AM (ChST)
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Boris Hertslet (671) 735-2596
Click this link to register: https://guamapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/809
Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)
Training Topics: Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness, Government Contracting, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness
Description:
Department of Defense (DOD) vendors use the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) to create, submit, and track their invoices. They also use PIEE to view and respond to DOD solicitations. We show you how to set up a PIEE account, use the Wide-Area Workflow (WAWF) module for invoicing, and use the Solicitation module to retrieve solicitation documents and submit a proposal. The live webinar will be conducted via Zoom, and the link will be emailed to all registered attendees 30 minutes before the start of the webinar.

Department of Defense (DOD) vendors use the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) to create, submit, and track their invoices. They also use PIEE to view and respond to DOD solicitations. We show you how to set up a PIEE account, use the Wide-Area Workflow (WAWF) module for invoicing,