Friends of Puerto Rico launches Respond project in Aguadilla
April 11, 2025
The project aims to strengthen existing businesses in Puerto Rico’s western region. #NewsismyBusiness
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Friends of Puerto Rico gets $600K grant to launch Respond PR program
December 19, 2024
The Respond PR program will focus on fostering resilience, innovation, and economic growth, primarily in Puerto Rico’s underserved northwest region. #NewsismyBusiness
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PSI gets $30M grant to expand economic mobility initiatives in San Juan
August 6, 2024
PSI is one of six organizations the U.S. Economic Development Administration selected from a competitive pool of 565 applicants from across the United States. #NewsismyBusiness
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PRBio Tech Hubs gets $500K award from federal government
August 5, 2024
PRBio Tech Hub is led by the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust. #NewsismyBusiness
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Gov’t unveils 3 initiatives to position Puerto Rico as a life sciences hub
January 23, 2024
The centers will serve as a catalyst for research collaborations, driving economic and industrial development. #NewsismyBusiness
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Villa Prades social impact project among 22 Recompete program finalists
December 21, 2023
For this project, the nonprofit organization Platform for Social Impact is focusing on the Villa Prades community in San Juan, according to its winning proposal. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico Science Trust gets $648K U.S. Dept. of Commerce grant
November 10, 2023
BioLeap will use the Science Trust’s global accelerator, Parallel18, to provide a supportive environment to participants. #NewsismyBusiness
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U.S. Dept. of Commerce sets Puerto Rico’s 1st Economic Development District
May 15, 2023
A variety of industries will be supported in their economic development efforts, including health care, hospitality and agriculture, the federal agency stated. #NewsismyBusiness
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Officials gather in Ponce for federally sponsored economic dev’t training
May 11, 2023
In-person and virtual classes wrap EDA’s post-Maria economic recovery work. #NewsismyBusiness
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3 local startups win Puerto Rico Innovation Challenge
November 1, 2022
The companies were chosen for their innovative and disruptive ideas.
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US EDA assigns $6.7M to Puerto Rico for job training
August 4, 2022
The program would provide training specifically for future pipefitters, steamfitters, electricians, and as aircraft mechanics.
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Puerto Rico to get 1st EDA-certified Economic Dev’t District
July 5, 2022
The Southern Puerto Rico Economic Development District will be certified later this year.
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Build Back Better Regional Challenge coalition meets as proposal moves forward
April 26, 2022
Puerto Rico’s proposal has moved on to the second phase of 60 selected across the nation that are vying for $100 million in funds.
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US Dept. of Commerce officials visit Puerto Rico grantees to review progress
April 22, 2022
The EDA has made several major grant allocations in Puerto Rico after the 2017 hurricanes.
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EDA opens call for training course for Puerto Rico’s high-performing nonprofits
February 11, 2022
Two sessions of 20 spaces will be offered for each course.
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