PISBDCN Staff and Board Members
Pacific Islands Small Business Development Center Network University of Guam , UOG Station P . O . Box 5014 Mangilao , GU 96923 Telephone : ( 671 ) 735-2590 Fax : ( 671 ) 734-2002 Website : www . pacificsbdc . com
Frederick Granillo PISBDCN Network Director fred @ pacificsbdc . com Faith Antol Network Program Associate faith @ pacificsbdc . com
Guam SBDC P . O . Box 5014 , Mangilao , Guam 96923 Telephone : ( 671 ) 735-2590 Fax : ( 671 ) 734-2002 Email : sbdc @ pacificsbdc . com Frederick Granillo , Center Director Brian San Nicolas , Independent Business Advisor Contractor Angel Camacho-Paulino , Independent Business Advisor Contractor Felicita Diaz , Independent Business Advisor Contractor Laurine “ Lorie ” Sablan , Administrative Assistant
Chuuk SBDC P . O . Box 1604 , Weno , Chuuk , FM 96942 Telephone : ( 691 ) 330-5846 Email : chuuksbdc @ pacificsbdc . com Ketsen Haregaichig , Center Director / Business Advisor Cassandra Deras , Business Advisor
Yap SBDC P . O . Box 1171 , Colonia , Yap , FM 96943 Telephone : ( 691 ) 350-4801 Fax : ( 691 ) 350-4803 Email : yapsbdc @ pacificsbdc . com James Limar , Center Director / Business Advisor Geraldine Mitagyow , Business Advisor Helen Tinan , Office Manager
How to Start a Business Training
On March 01 , 2023 , the Kosrae Small Business Development Center conducted a training on “ How to Start a Business ” for the Kosrae High School Sophomore Sewing Class . The training was focused on the introduction to business plans , the importance of preparing business plans , and exploring the legal forms of business .
The purpose of this training is for the students to have vital information and resources to start and own a business . The mystery of starting a business will cease as the training helps students better evaluate their business ideas .
The Kosrae SBDC is here to help , and services are “ free ” for businesses that meet the center ’ s eligibility requirements . Similarly , those who are in Walung may
By Emily O ’ Steen Business Advisor , Kosrae SBDC
contact the center to conduct outreach trainings for its community .
Interested individuals , communities , and villages may contact the center at 691-370- 2751 or email kosraesbdc @ pacificsbdc . com for more information .
The center is open Monday to Friday between 8 a . m . and 5 p . m . Kosrae SBDC workshops are open to all small business owners , managers , key personnel and individuals planning to open or considering starting a small business venture .
Palau SBDC P . O . Box 816 , Koror , Palau 96940 Telephone : ( 680 ) 587-6004 Fax : ( 680 ) 587-1549 Email : palausbdc @ pacificsbdc . com Ltelatk Fritz , Center Director / Business Advisor Alfia Alfonso , Office Manager
Kosrae SBDC P . O . Box 577 , Tofol , Kosrae , FM 96944 Telephone : ( 691 ) 370-2751 Fax : ( 691 ) 370-2066 Email : kosraesbdc @ pacificsbdc . com Skiller Jackson , Center Director / Business Advisor Emily O ’ Steen , Business Advisor Sepe Tolenna , Office Manager
Pohnpei SBDC Email : pohnpeisbdc @ pacificsbdc . com
Republic of Marshall Islands SBDC P . O . Box 898 , Majuro , MH 96960 Telephone : ( 692 ) 625-4624 Email : rmisbdc @ pacificsbdc . com Leeno Aikuij , Business Advisor Zorina Tayag , Office Manager
PISBDCN Advisory Board Joseph Roberto , Chairman ( Guam ) Lee Webber , Vice Chairman ( Guam ) Frederick Granillo , Secretary ( Guam ) Phillip Reklai , Member ( Palau James Gilmar , Member ( Yap ) Douglas Marar , Member ( Chuuk ) Dr . Anita Enriquez , Member ( Guam ) Christina Garcia , Member ( Guam ) Jennifer Fowler-Hawley , Member ( RMI ) Kenneth Q . Lujan , Ex-Officio ( SBA ) Dr . Roseann Jones , Member ( Guam ) Kalistus Rengiil , Member ( Guam )
Chuuk SBDC Continues Services for the Community
Since the outbreak of Covid-19 , Chuuk SBDC has encountered many challenges that created difficulties in reaching its goals in three key areas : economic impact , one-on-one free counseling and training .
However , the center has been resilient and is determined to provide these services . As a result , Chuuk SBDC , in partnership with Chuuk Women Counsel , provided small
Chuuk SBDC Contact information : 691-330-5846 chuuksbdc @ pacificsbdc . com P . O . Box 1604 Weno , Chuuk , FM 96942 Monday to Friday - 8am – 5pm www . pacificsbdc . com
By Cassandra Deras Chuuk SBDC Business Advisor
business trainings focused on arts and craft , specifically sewing , that produced 12 graduates .
The 12 talented women received trainings on the importance of creating the best products with good quality and affordable prices before taking the product into the market .
The small business training was presented by the Chuuk SBDC Director Ketsen Haregaichig .
Kosrae SBDC Contact information : 691-370-2751 Kosraesbdc @ pacificsbdc . com P . O . Box 577 Tofol , Kosrae , FM 96944 Monday to Friday - 8am – 5pm www . pacificsbdc . com
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