Op-Ed: Small Business Week spotlights local entrepreneurs and small biz
May 8, 2019
During National Small Business Week, May 5-11, the U.S. Small Business Administration will shine a bright spotlight on our nation’s 30 million small businesses. Entrepreneurs will tell their individual stories of pursuing their dreams, embracing the American work ethic and achieving success. The process of entrepreneurship has never been easy; the SBA is privileged to […]
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Brands Of represents Caribbean in ‘World E-commerce Conference’ in Yiwu, China
May 8, 2019
Emerging e-commerce company Brands Of was invited for the second time last month to attend the “World E-commerce Conference” event organized by the government of Yiwu, China. The company held business meetings with organizations interested in importing Latin American products to the Chinese Asian market. In addition, Néstor Taveras, president of Brands Of, offered a […]
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Op-Ed: Top-notch SBA resource partners help entrepreneurs thrive
April 26, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration is focused on elevating America’s 30 million small businesses, the engines of our national and regional economies. Collaboration with our resource partners is essential to our mission of helping them start, grow and expand. The SBA provides access to capital, training and additional resources to help small businesses start and […]
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Colmena66 brings 200 organizations, programs into its network in 2 years
April 11, 2019
Colmena66, the specialized business support network that operates under the direction of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust has more than 200 organizations and programs in its network dedicated to building and strengthening the business community on the island. The organization affiliated with SourceLink, an organization established with the support of the Kauffman […]
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Western Union, TuChequera.com open int’l payment options for businesses
March 12, 2019
Western Union, a provider of cross-border, cross-currency money movement, announced an alliance between Western Union Business Solutions and TuChequera.com that will allow entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico to conduct business in more than 130 currencies and send online business payments through a platform available 24/7. “Puerto Rico is the first region in Latin America and The […]
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Popular encourages entrepreneurs to join ‘StartUp Popular’ call
March 4, 2019
Part of the success of any business is to be able to count on capital that supports their growth and keeps the operations solid. In response to that Popular announced its 7th call for funding, business coaching and networking program, StartUp Popular. The application deadline is April 30, 2019. Since its inception, more than 85 […]
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‘Rise of the Rest’ tour, which highlights startup success, to stop in P.R.
February 4, 2019
Washington, D.C.-based investment firm founded Revolution, founded in 2005, announced that its next five-day “Rise of the Rest” bus tour — to highlight startup success outside of Silicon Valley — will visit Puerto Rico on May 3. The visit to Puerto Rico will explore innovation and entrepreneurship with Chef José Andrés in the aftermath of […]
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Recognized brands open call for women interested in entrepreneurship
January 30, 2019
As part of the “When we support one another, we become more” initiative, six recognized brands in the local market announced an open call for women interested in participating in a training and coaching program to become entrepreneurs and establish their own businesses. Representatives for Special K, Lactovit, Carson Life, Colgate, U by Kotex and […]
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‘Puerto Rico Emprende’ platform reaches 15K companies in ’18
January 2, 2019
The initiatives were aimed at the development of creative industries.
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INPRENDE, McDonald’s reward young entrepreneurs in final phase of “Encourage Your Ideas”
December 21, 2018
This program began in October with workshops aimed at college students and high schoolers between the ages of 17 and 23,
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P.R. Emprende inaugurates Entrepreneurship Center
December 12, 2018
Twenty participating companies, which represented the island’s food and beverage industry, locked down 125 virtual appointments to market their products to potential off-island clients.
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70 entrepreneurs graduate from FirstBank’s 1Éxito program
December 12, 2018
The INprende team found that more than 90 percent of the businesses presented opportunities for improvement in the areas of marketing and finances.
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50+ women leaders to present, mentor at the upcoming Animus conference
November 9, 2018
Animus is aimed at women (and men) of all ages, including students, executives, entrepreneurs, future entrepreneurs, volunteers and anyone “who wants to grow and make a difference."
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AES, The Trust for the Americas wrap up community project in Guayama
November 9, 2018
Twenty new entrepreneurs successfully completed a training in the “Canvas” business model as part of project to foster entrepreneurship.
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P.R Emprende organizes ‘Connect & Grow with Microsoft and LinkedIn’ seminar
October 12, 2018
This event will be held Oct. 23 and 25 October at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan and the Ponce Hilton Hotel & Casino.
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