New head of the CUD wants to develop new crop of entrepreneurs
August 29, 2018
Jorge Argüelles, who swore into his position as president of the United Retailers Association over the weekend, believes Puerto Rico needs more entrepreneurs, and he’s setting out to develop them.
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FirstBank, INPRENDE seek to uplift 70 entrepreneurs in urban centers
August 29, 2018
With the aim of encouraging growth and strengthening established businesses in Puerto Rico’s urban centers, FirstBank and INPRENDE have joined to offer business training and advice to help 70 entrepreneurs gain a competitive edge.
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Gov’t promotes Florida/P.R. business partnerships
June 8, 2018
As part of the results of the recent commercial mission to Orlando, an alliance will be signed with business organizations in Puerto Rico and Florida, Puerto Rico Trade and Export Executive Director Ricardo Llerandi announced.
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INprende, MCS graduate new entrepreneurs who are 50+
May 17, 2018
Five new entrepreneurs launched efforts to promote their business ideas after completing their participation in the second edition of the boot camp-like program “It’s Never Too Late to Start.”
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Banco Popular opens call for 1st ‘StartUp Popular’ program of ’18
March 2, 2018
Since 2016, StartUp Popular has been supporting business owners in Puerto Rico through financing, business coaching and networking events.
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Georgia Tech offers temporary office space to P.R. entrepreneurs
January 17, 2018
The Georgia Institute of Technology will offer more than 2,000 square feet of office space — for a four-month period beginning in February 2018 — to entrepreneurs and innovators from Puerto Rico, who are still reeling from the devastating effects of Hurricane María, the university announced.
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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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