United Retailers Assoc. (Business Tech. Assist.) Grant
Strategic Initiative(s) Alignment: Access to Capital, Capacity Building
Program: EDA Awarded Grants
Type: Support/Coordination
Year(s): 2018
COA Impact(s): ECN 12, ECN 5
This EDA investment funds a technical assistance program for start-up, small and medium sized businesses throughout Puerto Rico. The program will provide business planning, access to capital, financial management, marketing, exporting, the development and dissemination of relevant educational materials, and planning and preparedness for continuity of operations in times of disaster and other significant disruptions. The investment will aid the island’s recovery from the impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria and strengthen its economic resilience.