The initiative highlights the role of women in Puerto Rico’s economic development. #NewsismyBusiness
Productive financing, or financial products and services granted for the development of entrepreneurs who have no access to the conventional financial system, is the most effective way to fight poverty and inequality, said Manuel Méndez del Río, president of the BBVA Microfinance Foundation, during a conference this week.
“Thrift is definitely trending as a sector. We’re grateful for that because we use the proceeds from the goods sold in our stores to invest in programs that help people and communities.
Puerto Rico is a new market for us, with one store open and several others on the way, and the reception has been awesome.”
— Kent Kramer, CEO, Goodwill de Puerto Rico

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