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City launches Fuerza Local accelerator; 12 businesses selected from 38 applicants under $60,000 USDA grant
Summary
San Luis announced 12 local businesses chosen for the inaugural Fuerza Local accelerator program, funded by a $60,000 USDA grant and run in partnership with Local First Arizona. Staff said 38 applications were received, 35 businesses interviewed, and a standard rubric guided selection. The city plans additional cohorts next fiscal year.
SAN LUIS — The city of San Luis presented its inaugural Fuerza Local business accelerator on Tuesday, announcing 12 businesses selected from 38 applicants for a six‑month training and mentoring cohort funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant.
Economic development director Armando Esparza told the council the department received a $60,000 USDA grant to support small business capacity building and partnered with Local First Arizona to deliver the program. "This program again was started through a grant through USDA, with $60,000," Esparza said during his presentation.
Esparza described the outreach and selection process: promotional flyers and…
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