Small and medium sized enterprises (SME) are often called the “backbone” of Puerto Rico’s economy. They account for 95% of the business on the island and almost half of all the jobs in the private industry, and they are key for stimulating entrepreneurship and developing a strong economy. That’s why we support SMEs. From special […]
Oriental bank announced a new partnership with nonprofit organization Kinesis — a foundation focused on providing resources for students to achieve a competitive education — to provide financial guidance seminars to more than 40 students who participate in the Bright Stars program. “Oriental’s Corporate Social Responsibility program is focused on financial education, entrepreneurship and social […]
The Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico (EDB) bestowed grants of up to $50,000 that added up to more than $1.4 million to small- and mid-sized businesses in the town of Bayamón that were affected by the passage of Hurricanes Irma and María. The government agency approved and closed 34 applications for businesses in Bayamón, […]
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