Guayama, Puerto Rico <\/strong>(September 3, 2019)\u2014The Trust for the Americas, an affiliate of the Organization of American States (OAS), will implement the second phase of the Project to Create and Strengthen Entrepreneurship for Local Development in Guayama: \u201cEmpowering Innovative Entrepreneurship.<\/strong> <\/strong>This initiative will train at least thirty entrepreneurs who have a business idea or an ongoing venture and wish to strengthen it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This project stems from the needs assessment conducted in 2018 by The Trust and is part of the hemispheric POETA program (Program for Economic Opportunities through Technology in the Americas), implemented by The Trust, in 21 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. The program aims to foster new business ideas that contribute to the sustainable socioeconomic development of communities in southern Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For this year, the \u201cEmpowering Innovative Entrepreneurship\u201d Project will have five main activities with the entrepreneurs participating in the project: i) 40 hours of In-Person Training in Business Model development using the CANVAS methodology, Innovative Leadership, and Communication Skills to deliver a successful Pitch; ii) Virtual Consulting by specialized mentors; iii) Entrepreneurship Fair; iv) Pitch Tank of the ventures before an interdisciplinary jury; v) Awards with financial resources for the five most outstanding business models. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The training sessions will be led by Luz Marina Correa, Project Manager at The Trust for the Americas, and will be free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this regard, Luz Marina Correa, Project Manager at The Trust for the Americas, stated: Providing the necessary tools to potential entrepreneurs to drive the creation of new businesses or strengthen existing ones has a positive impact by instilling skills and abilities that allow them to reach their full potential and contribute to economic and social development on a personal level, within their families, and in the communities where they live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WHAT:<\/strong> Implementation of the second version of the \u201cPotentiating Innovative Entrepreneurship\u201d Project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WHEN:<\/strong> In-person training Monday, September 9 to Friday, September 13, 2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n WHERE: <\/strong> Olimpo Community Multi-Use Center Guayama, Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WHO: <\/strong>The Trust for the Americas\/OAS <\/p>\n\n\n\n Support AES Puerto Rico<\/p>\n\n\n\n About The Trust for the Americas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Trust for the Americas is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Organization of American States (OAS). Established in 1997 to promote public-private partnerships, The Trust has implemented projects in 24 countries and has worked with more than 1,000 organizations in the region. Our initiatives seek to promote educational and economic opportunities, as well as government accountability and transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our unique partnership with the OAS gives us access to decision-makers throughout the region. This vital partnership serves as the foundation through which we build strong networks across all member states and the private sector. As our region continues to develop, The Trust remains committed to helping overcome challenges through strategic partnerships that promote cooperation for sustainable results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit: www.trustfortheamericas.org<\/a>Facebook: The Trust for the Americas<\/a> Twitter: @Trust4Americas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n About AES Puerto Rico:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Produces safe, reliable, and lowest-cost energy. It generates 17 percent of the energy for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's customers through a 454-megawatt coal-fired cogeneration plant. Facebook: AES Puerto Rico<\/a> Twitter: @AESpuertorico<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n About AES Corporation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a Fortune 200 global energy company. It provides affordable and sustainable energy to 15 countries through a diverse portfolio of distribution businesses, as well as thermal and renewable generation facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEmpowering Innovative Entrepreneurship\u201d<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" March 9, 2019: As part of the POETA Hemispheric Program\u2014Program for Economic Opportunities through Technology in the Americas\u2014the goal is to train at least 30 entrepreneurs. Guayama, Puerto Rico (March 9, 2019)\u2014 The Trust for the Americas, an affiliate of the Organization of American States (OAS), will implement the second phase of the project to create and strengthen entrepreneurship for local development in Guayama: \u201cEmpowering Innovative Entrepreneurship.\u201d\u00a0This initiative will train at least thirty entrepreneurs who have a business idea or an existing venture and wish to strengthen it.\u00a0 This project stems from a needs assessment conducted in 2018 by The Trust and is part of the hemispheric POETA program (Program for Economic Opportunities through Technology in the Americas), implemented by The Trust in 21 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, which seeks to sustainably strengthen new business ideas that contribute to the socioeconomic development of communities in southern Puerto Rico. This year, the \u201cEmpowering Innovative Entrepreneurship\u201d project will feature five main activities for the entrepreneurs participating in the project: i) 40 hours of in-person training on developing business models using the CANVAS methodology, innovative leadership, and communication skills for delivering a successful pitch; ii) virtual mentoring by specialized mentors; iii) An entrepreneurship fair; iv) A \u201cPitch Tank\u201d where startups present to an interdisciplinary panel; v) An awards ceremony offering financial resources to the five most outstanding business models.\u00a0 The training sessions will be led by Luz Marina Correa, Project Manager at The Trust for the Americas, and will be free of charge. In this regard, Luz Marina Correa, Project Manager at The Trust for the Americas, stated: Providing the necessary tools to potential entrepreneurs to drive the creation of new businesses or strengthen existing ones has a positive impact by instilling skills and capabilities that allow them to reach their full potential and contribute to economic and social development on a personal level, within their families, and in the communities where they live. WHAT: Implementation of the second edition of the \u201cEmpowering Innovative Entrepreneurship\u201d project. WHEN: In-person training from Monday, September 9, to Friday, September 13, 2019 WHERE: Olimpo Community Multipurpose Center, Guayama, Puerto Rico. WHO: The Trust for the Americas\/OAS Supported by AES Puerto Rico About The Trust for the Americas: The Trust for the Americas is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Organization of American States (OAS). Established in 1997 to promote public-private partnerships, The Trust has implemented projects in 24 countries and has worked with more than 1,000 organizations in the region. Our initiatives seek to promote educational and economic opportunities, as well as government accountability and transparency. Our unique partnership with the OAS gives us access to decision-makers throughout the region. This vital partnership is the foundation through which we build strong networks across all member states and the private sector. Through the development of our region, The Trust continues to help overcome challenges through strategic partnerships that promote cooperation for sustainable results. Visit: www.trustfortheamericas.orgFacebook: The Trust for the Americas Twitter: @Trust4Americas About AES Puerto Rico: Produces safe, reliable energy at the lowest cost. It generates 17 percent of the power for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority\u2019s customers through a 454-megawatt coal-fired cogeneration plant. Facebook: AES Puerto Rico Twitter: @AESpuertorico About AES Corporation: A Fortune 200 global energy company. It provides affordable and sustainable energy to 15 countries through a diverse portfolio of distribution businesses, as well as thermal and renewable generation facilities. 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Guayama, Puerto Rico (March 9, 2019)\u2014 The Trust for the Americas, an affiliate of the Organization of American States (OAS), will implement the second phase of the project to create and strengthen entrepreneurship for local development in Guayama: \u201cEmpowering Innovative Entrepreneurship.\u201d\u00a0This initiative will train at least thirty entrepreneurs who have a business idea or an existing venture and wish to strengthen it.\u00a0 This project stems from a needs assessment conducted in 2018 by The Trust and is part of the hemispheric POETA program (Program for Economic Opportunities through Technology in the Americas), implemented by The Trust in 21 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, which seeks to sustainably strengthen new business ideas that contribute to the socioeconomic development of communities in southern Puerto Rico. This year, the \u201cEmpowering Innovative Entrepreneurship\u201d project will feature five main activities for the entrepreneurs participating in the project: i) 40 hours of in-person training on developing business models using the CANVAS methodology, innovative leadership, and communication skills for delivering a successful pitch; ii) virtual mentoring by specialized mentors; iii) An entrepreneurship fair; iv) A \u201cPitch Tank\u201d where startups present to an interdisciplinary panel; v) An awards ceremony offering financial resources to the five most outstanding business models.\u00a0 The training sessions will be led by Luz Marina Correa, Project Manager at The Trust for the Americas, and will be free of charge. In this regard, Luz Marina Correa, Project Manager at The Trust for the Americas, stated: Providing the necessary tools to potential entrepreneurs to drive the creation of new businesses or strengthen existing ones has a positive impact by instilling skills and capabilities that allow them to reach their full potential and contribute to economic and social development on a personal level, within their families, and in the communities where they live. WHAT: Implementation of the second edition of the \u201cEmpowering Innovative Entrepreneurship\u201d project. WHEN: In-person training from Monday, September 9, to Friday, September 13, 2019 WHERE: Olimpo Community Multipurpose Center, Guayama, Puerto Rico. WHO: The Trust for the Americas\/OAS Supported by AES Puerto Rico About The Trust for the Americas: The Trust for the Americas is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Organization of American States (OAS). Established in 1997 to promote public-private partnerships, The Trust has implemented projects in 24 countries and has worked with more than 1,000 organizations in the region. Our initiatives seek to promote educational and economic opportunities, as well as government accountability and transparency. Our unique partnership with the OAS gives us access to decision-makers throughout the region. This vital partnership is the foundation through which we build strong networks across all member states and the private sector. Through the development of our region, The Trust continues to help overcome challenges through strategic partnerships that promote cooperation for sustainable results. Visit: www.trustfortheamericas.orgFacebook: The Trust for the Americas Twitter: @Trust4Americas About AES Puerto Rico: Produces safe, reliable energy at the lowest cost. 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