Colmena66 reports 15K+ biz connections in 1st ‘Impact report’
December 22, 2017
Colmena66 — an initiative of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust — in its first year has signed up more than 200 organizations in its network dedicated to building and strengthening Puerto Rico’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, according to the results of its first Impact Report.
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Colmena66 unveils ‘Shop & Hire PR’ to showcase local talent, online stores
November 21, 2017
As part of its strategy to support and strengthen entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico, particularly after the landfall of Hurricane María, Colmena66, a program of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, announced the launch of a new tool: Shop & Hire Puerto Rico.
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Women entrepreneurs complete business training
August 28, 2017
Forty women entrepreneurs graduated from the Women's Business Training Program offered by the Sila M. Calderón Foundation, nonprofit officials announced.
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Parallel18 signs pair of collaborative agreements
August 10, 2017
San Juan-based startup accelerator Parallel18 announced Wednesday the signing of a pair of collaborative agreements — with the Puerto Rico International Banks Association and the Builders Association to create opportunities for up-and-coming businesses.
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Guayacán to host workshop on innovation strategies
August 2, 2017
Grupo Guayacán Inc. will host a special workshop entitled “Innovation Strategies: Tools for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs,” by Robert “Bob” Dávila, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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‘Caguas Compite’ graduates 51 new entrepreneurs
July 3, 2017
The sixth edition of the “Caguas Compite” business training program — an incubator and mentorship project for micro-entrepreneurs — closed with a total of 51 people trained, 12 businesses in operation, about 20 new jobs and $1.2 million in projected sales in the first year.
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Caguas concludes productive trade mission in Colombia
May 24, 2017
The municipality of Caguas headed a commercial mission to Colombia last week that produced some 60 business meetings and potential future business opportunities, city officials said Tuesday.
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Lendreams reopens microloan program for women
April 18, 2017
Nonprofit organization Lendreams announced Monday the reopening of its Microfinance Program, designed to encourage self-employment among low-income women or to create employment opportunities for low-income people.
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Popular opens new call for ‘StartUp Popular’ program
March 17, 2017
Focused on continuing to support local economic development, Banco Popular announced the opening of a third call for entries for entrepreneurs wishing to participate in the “StartUp Popular” program.
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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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