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Puerto Rico 2026

Legislative Workshops for small businesses, MWBEs and entrepreneurs — AI, contracting and capital.

Thursday, November 5, 2026 San Juan, Puerto Rico
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The Program

Three workshops, one day

  1. SOMOS Puerto Rico 2026

    Legislative Workshop

    Smarter Business with AI

    Working Smarter, Growing Faster & Competing in the AI Economy

    01 · 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM

    Smarter Business with AI

    Working Smarter, Growing Faster & Competing in the AI Economy

    Royal Sonesta San Juan

  2. SOMOS Puerto Rico 2026

    Legislative Workshop

    Certified, Contracted, Still Unpaid

    Fixing the Cash Flow Crisis for MWBEs & Small Businesses

    02 · 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

    Certified, Contracted, Still Unpaid

    Fixing the Cash Flow Crisis for MWBEs & Small Businesses

    Puerto Rico Convention Center

  3. SOMOS Puerto Rico 2026

    Legislative Workshop

    Access to Capital

    From Capital Ready to Capital Secured: Financing Small Businesses, MWBEs & Entrepreneurs for Growth

    03 · 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM

    Access to Capital

    From Capital Ready to Capital Secured: Financing Small Businesses, MWBEs & Entrepreneurs for Growth

    Royal Sonesta San Juan

At a glance · Thursday, November 5

8:30 AM – 9:45 AMCoffee & Connections · 8:15 AM
Smarter Business with AI
Royal Sonesta San Juan · 5961 Ave. Isla Verde, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00979
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Certified, Contracted, Still Unpaid
Puerto Rico Convention Center · San Juan, Puerto Rico
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Access to Capital
Royal Sonesta San Juan · 5961 Ave. Isla Verde, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00979

Legislative Leadership

Legislative Sponsors

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Legislative Sponsor

Senator Kevin S. Parker

NYS Senator, New York State Senate

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Legislative Sponsor

Assemblymember Clyde Vanel

NYS Assemblymember, New York State Assembly

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Legislative Sponsor

Senator James Sanders Jr.

NYS Senator, New York State Senate

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Legislative Sponsor

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

NYS Assemblymember · Majority Whip, New York State Assembly

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Legislative Sponsor

Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages

NYS Assemblymember, New York State Assembly

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Legislative Sponsor

Assemblymember Emérita Torres

NYS Assemblymember, New York State Assembly

Program Leadership

Panel Moderator

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Moderator

Dr. Teri Coaxum

CEO & Founder, Coaxum Connects LLC

Business Coach • Professor • Author

Economic Development Strategist

Moderator of all three legislative workshops

View her full biography