SBA’s Emerging Leaders program kicks off in San Juan, Ponce
April 22, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Puerto and U.S. Virgin Islands district office has begun the 2019 Emerging Leaders training series with its fifth cycle in San Juan and, for the first time, in Ponce. “The expansion of SBA’s Emerging Leaders program to new locations every year has made this invaluable training series accessible to […]
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Op-Ed: The small business boom rolls on
April 10, 2019
As Tax Day 2019 swiftly approaches, numerous entrepreneurs are seeing new benefits from the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, enabling them to grow their ventures and hire additional staff. I recently co-hosted the White House Manufacturing Roundtable at which about 20 small business owners discussed the resurgence of manufacturing in the chemical, construction, consumer goods, […]
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SBA’s National SBIR road tour to stop in P.R. in November
April 5, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced it will launch a 16-stop road tour connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technology to the largest source of early stage funding – the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The SBIR Road Tour will stop in Puerto Rico Nov. 15, the agency announced. […]
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3A Press Corp. in Lajas among nation’s SBA’s top small businesses
March 21, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year winners, including 3A Press Corp. in Lajas. Each of the winners have been invited to attend ceremonies in Washington, D.C. on May 5-6 where they will be honored with their individual award. During the ceremonies, SBA will announce the 2019 National […]
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Op-Ed: SBA celebrates Women’s History Month by promoting female entrepreneurship
March 19, 2019
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Small Business Administration salutes women entrepreneurs who have taken risks in pursuit of their passions and who view setbacks or challenges as just another step to achieve something greater. Our agency and regional office, as well as our district offices throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and […]
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SBA announces National Small Business Week May 5-11
March 18, 2019
The head of the U.S. Small Business Administration Linda McMahon announced that this year’s National Small Business Week will be held from May 5-11, 2019. McMahon will start the week in Washington, D.C., where she will recognize and award outstanding small business owners and SBA Resource Partners from around the nation. She will continue the […]
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SBA pumping greater resources in Emerging Leaders program in P.R./USVI
March 8, 2019
U.S. Small Business Administration Regional Administrator Steven Bulger is visiting the island this week as a curtain raiser to the start of this year’s Emerging Leaders program, which so far has graduated more than 90 local companies, said SBA District Director for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Yvette T. Collazo. Find out more […]
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SBA’s ‘Emerging Leaders initiative’ to help growing entrepreneurs opens ’19 call
March 6, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration and its Atlantic Regional Office announced the launch of the 2019 “Emerging Leaders Initiative” for executives of small businesses poised for growth in emerging markets. Local area recruitment for the 2019 training cycle is currently ongoing in Region II’s New York, Syracuse, New Jersey and Puerto Rico District Offices, which […]
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Op-Ed: SBA ignites small business, fueling economic engine, creating more jobs
March 5, 2019
Economic vitality means tomorrow will be better than today. Small business owners across the Atlantic Region of New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are currently witnessing record-setting growth; it’s a boon to the backbone of the American economy. With more than 97 percent of businesses in the United States being […]
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González urges those affected by Hurricane María to seek current SBA grants
February 25, 2019
Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González encouraged those affected by hurricane Maria who have not requested assistance yet from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to do so, as the agency continues accepting late applications under certain requirements. Individuals may apply for assistance by calling the SBA offices in Puerto Rico or the FEMA Community Resource […]
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SBA begins recruitment for emerging leaders training series in P.R.
February 15, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the launch of the 2019 Emerging Leaders program in Puerto Rico for executives of small businesses poised for growth. The Small Business Administration’s Emerging Leaders program is free of charge. Local recruitment for the 2019 training cycle is currently underway in San Juan and — for the first time […]
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SBA extends deadline for ’19 National Small Business Week Awards nominations
January 30, 2019
Due to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Small Business Administration has extended the deadline for the 2019 National Small Business Week Awards nominations to no later than 3 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2019. “Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of small businesses, and the contributions they make to their […]
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Op-Ed: Small Business Saturday a success for local merchants
December 20, 2018
The unofficial kick-off to the holiday season places neighbors’ focus on buying with small businesses and local merchants.
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Opportunity Zones will ‘encourage long-term investments’
December 17, 2018
The Council is chaired by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson and comprised of 13 federal agencies, including the Small Business Administration.
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SBA collaborative efforts result in $726K federal contract to Rovira Foods Inc.
November 27, 2018
This success story is the result of joint efforts after SBA and PRiMEX entered a Strategic Alliance Memorandum.
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