Del Toro Meets Puerto Rico Leaders for Economic, Business Growth
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Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro met with Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi, Puerto Rico Lt. Governor Omar Marrero, and Puerto Rico Secretary of Economic Development and Commerce Manuel Cidre to discuss economic development and small business growth in San Juan, Puerto Rico on February 7. Del Toro emphasized the Department of the Navy's commitment to Puerto Rico small business development and engagement. He also participated in two small business roundtables and met with the U.S. Department of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program Leading Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) to support the Island's manufacturing base and workforce. Del Toro's visit to Puerto Rico is part of his travel related to small business development and a national call to service. He will also participate in a Puerto Rican Veterans commemoration and visit the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico San Juan to learn about students' interests in entrepreneurship and STEM.

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