SBA loan application deadline less than a month away
August 18, 2011
Local private nonprofit organizations that sustained damages as a result of the severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides that occurred during the two-week period from May 20 to June 8, 2011 have less than a month to submit their disaster loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the agency announced Wednesday.
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SBA to conduct business development seminars for veterans
August 12, 2011
The Puerto Rico Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration invites veterans, members of the Armed Forces and their spouses to attend its upcoming events aimed at promoting small business ownership among the military community along the island's northwestern region.
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SBA-backed loans up 29% through June, spurring $95M in local financing
August 1, 2011
In what may constitute as yet another sign of economic improvement, the U.S. Small Business Administration confirmed it has approved nearly $65 million in loan guarantees during the first nine months of fiscal 2011, reflecting a 29 percent increase in year-over-year activity in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Businesses in 12 rain-affected towns eligible for SBA-backed loans
July 23, 2011
Island small businesses in 12 towns affected by an episode of severe storms that caused flooding, mudslides, and landslides earlier this year can apply for recovery loans of up to $2 million, with U.S. Small Business Administration backing, the agency announced Friday.
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SBA to conduct small business workshop for military women, veterans and spouses
June 23, 2011
The Puerto Rico Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration will conduct a business seminar for women veterans, military service members, and their spouses on June 30, starting at 9 a.m. at the SBA’s facilities in Hato Rey.
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P.R. small businesses find voice in Washington
June 20, 2011
The “eyes and ears” of the island’s small business community in Washington D.C., Teresa Coaxum, spent last week in Puerto Rico looking to bridge the disconnect between the local public and private sector and the federal benefits and information they may be missing out on for a lack of awareness or access.
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Banco Santander nabs SBA platinum award
May 31, 2011
Banco Santander de Puerto Rico recently received the U.S. Small Business Administration’s platinum award for its participation in the agency’s loan guarantee program for the Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands region.
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