EDB chief presents formula to promote local SMEs
February 23, 2017
The Economic Development Bank has a specific agenda it will follow to promote local small and mid-sized enterprises, including the creation of a training institute for entrepreneurs, agency President Luis Burdiel-Agudo said.
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P.R. Trade spells out plans to boost local businesses
February 3, 2017
In his first presentation as the new head of Puerto Rico Trade and Export, Ricardo Llerandi on Thursday outlined the agency’s plans to “promote, encourage and facilitate the development of the local business class.”
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P.R. entrepreneurs lobby with Rosselló for priority status
January 24, 2017
Members of the Empresarios por Puerto Rico trade group met Monday with Gov. Ricardo Rosselló to help identify measures to promote economic development focused on sustainability and in which priority is given to local businesses and eliminating barriers affecting competitiveness.
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Guayacán, Science Trust kick off 4th I-Corps P.R. cohort
October 25, 2016
With 15 participating teams of innovators and entrepreneurs, Grupo Guayacán and the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust launched the fourth edition of I-Corps Puerto Rico at the latter’s headquarters this weekend.
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SBA, AARP renew ‘Summer of Encore Mentoring’ events
August 10, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP announced Tuesday they have renewed their “Summer of Encore Mentoring” educational events targeting entrepreneurs over the age of 50 who want to start or grow their small business.
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28 proposals picked for 1st edition of ‘StartUp Popular’
June 9, 2016
Twenty eight proposals from local entrepreneurs were chosen the winners of the first edition of Popular Inc.’s “StartUp Popular” initiative, which seeks to promote entrepreneurship and the economic development of Puerto Rico, bank officials said Wednesday.
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5 P.R. startups participating in South by Southwest
March 14, 2016
A delegation of five Puerto Rican startups are participating technological innovation event South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive in Austin, Texas this week, supported by Puerto Rico Trade and Export and the Small Business Administration.
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Popular’s start-up loan program spurs variety of pitches
January 13, 2016
Puerto Rico's largest bank is putting its money behind start-ups through an innovative program that is already generating some interest among entrepreneurs.
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19 co.’s graduate SBA’s Emerging Leaders ’15 training
November 11, 2015
The U. S. Small Business Administration Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands district office on Tuesday graduated 19 companies from the first ever Emerging Leaders training series delivered on the island.
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Science Trust, Guayacán, Ga. Tech extend boot camp
August 3, 2015
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust has partnered with Grupo Guayacán, Inc. to extend its joint I-Corps Puerto Rico program — a customer discovery boot camp for entrepreneurs looking to build and develop scalable business models — during fiscal year 2016.
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Hit3001.com grants $500K to Puerto Rico entrepreneurs
June 16, 2015
Forty-four Puerto Rican entrepreneurs will receive more than $500,000 in crowdfunding and grants to jumpstart their businesses as a result of their participation in Hit3001.com, a 12-episode reality TV program turning up-and-coming business leaders into hits.
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SBA honors Puerto Rico entrepreneurs at annual awards
May 18, 2015
The U.S. Small Business Administration honored this year’s top achievers — bestowing awards in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to recognize the enormous contributions small businesses make to the economies of both islands.
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SBA launches competition for female-driven innovations
March 17, 2015
Addressing the needs of women and the role they play in America’s economy, the U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a nationwide competition for entrepreneurs who are developing products and services that will enhance the lives of women and their families.
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Minority suppliers, multinationals to meet this week
February 23, 2015
The Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council will celebrate the 13th edition the “2015 Opportunity Fair,” under the slogan “Economic Revitalization in Motion” at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the group announced.
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SBA launches LINC, new online matching tool
February 17, 2015
The Small Business Administration has launched a first-of-its-kind tool on the federal agency’s website that will allow entrepreneurs looking for a small business loan to get matched with an SBA lender.
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