Sixteen aspiring entrepreneurs recently completed the Foundation for Puerto Rico’s Emprende 360° business education program to turn their business ideas into reality. After a 12-month process with leading organizations in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, the cohort developed 11 business ideas for the Coamo and Ponce region and was awarded $2,000 in seed capital to jump-start each […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened the call for applications for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems and to make energy efficiency improvements, conduct energy audits and provide development assistance. The deadline to apply for the grants is Feb. 1 and Mar. 31, 2021, respectively. The funding is being provided through […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking public comments on a proposed rule that would revise the small business size standards for businesses in five North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) sectors. The federal agency’s proposed actions will increase small business eligibility across 70 different industries, opening them up to participation in the SBA’s robust […]
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