emergeandrise Press Releases

Published on August 11, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Emerge and Rise Launches Citywide Digital Literacy Program to Close Technology Gap for Small Businesses

Bridging the digital divide through workshops, mentorship, and access to automation, AI, and e-commerce tools. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emerge and Rise, a San Antonio-based nonprofit venture development organization, has launched a comprehensive Digital Literacy Program initiative aimed at helping small business owners build real-world technology skills. The initiative targets underserved entrepreneurs who are often left out of digital transformation …

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Published on August 4, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Emerge and Rise Expands Access to Capital Through Kiva Partnership and New Community Investment Fund

As traditional capital falls short, Emerge and Rise brings zero-interest loans and a $5M community fund to power small business growth. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emerge and Rise, a nonprofit venture development organization serving small and mid-sized businesses, has officially joined the national Kiva U.S. network as a trustee, opening new doors to zero-interest microloans for entrepreneurs across San Antonio and beyond. Through this partnership with Kiva, a …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Emerge and Rise Opens Collaborative Hub to Support San Antonio’s Small and Medium Business Growth

Nonprofit celebrates four years with a new space dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emerge and Rise, a nonprofit venture development organization, has officially opened a new collaborative hub in San Antonio’s District 10. Designed for small and mid-sized business owners, the space is more than a shared office; it’s a home base for sustainable growth, strategic support, and community innovation. The launch …

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Published on August 28, 2024 - 21:49 GMT

Emerge and Rise Partners with Live From The Southside to Empower San Antonio Businesses

Celebrate the new partnership and the launch of Shop Local SA at the Big Give event on September 18th at Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse. SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA, August 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emerge and Rise, Inc. is excited to announce a new partnership with Live From The Southside, led by April Monterrosa. This collaboration will introduce the Shop Local SA campaign, a significant initiative to promote and support local entrepreneurs and small businesses across San Antonio, with a beta program …

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Published on August 27, 2024 - 21:00 GMT

Lina Rugova, of Emerge and Rise Among 34 Changemakers Selected in Memphis and San Antonio to Join the Change Collective

The Change Collective is a leadership initiative created to connect, elevate and train local changemakers across the country. SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA, August 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Change Collective announced their 2024 Fall Cohort of changemakers in Memphis, Tennessee and San Antonio, Texas. Created to connect, elevate, and train local leaders across the country, the Change Collective is gradually expanding its reach in cities all over the nation. Lina Rugova is thrilled to bring her …

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Published on December 13, 2021 - 15:25 GMT

Expanding Opportunities Offered to the San Antonio Incubator’s Small Business Clients

Commercial real estate company MIMCO has partnered with San Antonio-based non-profit business incubator. SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA, December 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Commercial real estate company MIMCO has partnered with San Antonio-based non-profit business incubator, Emerge and Rise, Inc. The two companies will work together to increase the growth and advancement of local small businesses. MIMCO, a well-established real estate management, and investment company attributes its success to …

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Published on September 10, 2021 - 17:03 GMT

Emerge and Rise Business Incubator Announces Partnership with Local Media Company Monocle, LLC

SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA, September 10, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Small business creative media firm, Monocle, LLC. These companies are devoted to bringing other small businesses quality branding and marketing opportunities. Monocle, LLC supplies small to mid-market businesses with multimedia design and marketing services. They specialize in but are not limited to, the industries of film, art, design, and technology. This team’s passion for the industry shows in how they’ve led the companies they work …

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Published on August 30, 2021 - 17:00 GMT

Emerge and Rise Business Incubator Partners with VenturePoint Everywhere, Expanding its Local Reach

SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA, August 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local nonprofit, Emerge and Rise has partnered with a mobile business hub, VenturePoint, a co-working place. Together, the two San Antonio-based companies are dedicated to bringing a wide range of opportunities to small businesses in the area. VenturePoint provides local entrepreneurs with professional working spaces at four convenient locations across San Antonio. The option of an assigned office or desk is offered to members at affordable …

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Published on August 23, 2021 - 17:10 GMT

Emerge and Rise Business Incubator to Launch with Focus on Improvement of Local Economy

San Antonio small businesses to receive invaluable guidance for success SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA, August 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lina Rugova and John Knotts will launch a nonprofit initiative on September 10th, 2021. Emerge and Rise, a business incubator will focus on developing underrepresented, small businesses in the San Antonio area. This foundation aims to boost the success rates of local businesses and startups by offering a 6-month membership program with access to vital resources. Starting …

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