L’Oréal Caribe, Gustazos partner launch Gustazos Beauty e-commerce platform
October 15, 2020
L’Oréal Caribe and Gustazos announced a partnership to create an e-commerce platform, Gustazos Beauty, where for the first time, beauty enthusiasts in Puerto Rico have a one-stop shop access the beauty company’s brands, including cosmetics, skin care, hair care, hair color, and fragrance. “L’Oréal Caribe’s mission with Gustazos Beauty is to provide consumers a unique […]
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Puerto Rican startup is a finalist in global gastronomic tourism competition
October 15, 2020
Puerto Rican entrepreneur Paul González-Mangual, founder of gastronomic tourism agency FOODIEcations, has been selected among the finalists of this year’s 2nd edition of the World Tourism Organization UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism Startup competition. The event is co-sponsored by the Basque Culinary Center — an academic institution that aims at higher education, research, innovation, and promotion of […]
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FEMA assigns $238M+ to PREPA to replace earthquake-damaged generators
October 14, 2020
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently obligated more than $238 million to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) for costs related to 28 peaking generator units that provide power to critical facilities until the Costa Sur units in Peñuelas are back in service. The units, which typically only run when there is high demand for […]
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eBay’s ‘Entrepreneurs of the Year Awards’ recognize Puerto Rican business owner
October 14, 2020
Online marketplace eBay recently held the second edition of its “Entrepreneurs of the Year Awards,” which this year included a Puerto Rican business owner among the winners. Local entrepreneur Iván Blázquez received the “New Business Award” for creating Tropical Plantae, an agricultural company located in Aguadilla deemed “the most successful new business on the platform, […]
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Weatherization Assistance Program opens for Puerto Rico applicants
October 14, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program has opened an application round for Puerto Rico homeowners looking to qualify for lower energy bills by installing efficient equipment. The program is overseen locally by the Department of Economic Development and Commerce’s Energy Public Policy Program. “We urge citizens who meet the established requirements to request […]
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AT&T confirms availability of 5G across Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, USVI
October 14, 2020
Wireless carrier AT&T announced the availability of next-generation 5G technology across all of Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra, as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands. AT&T began the deployment of the 5G network in June, starting with 58 municipalities, as this media outlet reported. The carrier also announced the availability of the new Apple […]
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Oriental launches new service for commercial banking customers in Puerto Rico, US
October 14, 2020
Oriental is announcing the launch of a unique new service for their commercial banking customers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland – Fast Cash Multi Account. With this service, made possible through a partnership with Loomis, Oriental customers may make cash deposits from their premises to any Oriental Bank account without having to visit […]
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World Central Kitchen opens free business workshops for food producers
October 14, 2020
Starting this week, food producers in the U.S. Virgin Islands and The Bahamas will have the opportunity to take free business workshops through World Central Kitchen’s Food Business Bootcamp, the nonprofit announced. The trainings will take place online once a week for food-related small businesses, such as farmers, fishers, and other food business. They are […]
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Puerto Rico Tourism Co. 1st in US to get ‘Safe Travels Stamp’ for hygiene protocols
October 13, 2020
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) granted its Safe Travels Stamp to the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), making the island the first U.S. destination to be included in the international organization’s certification program. Tourism Co. Executive Director said the recognition “promotes the island’s image as an attractive, forward-thinking destination and, most importantly, as a place […]
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Centro CRECE unveils Competitiveness Toolkit
October 13, 2020
Centro CRECE, a nonprofit organization that cultivates solutions to promote self-management and growth, announced the launching of the “Competitiveness Toolkit” for Puerto Rico. This analysis, developed in collaboration with the firm Inteligencia Económica evaluates Puerto Rico’s competitiveness in a global market and presents necessary reforms to improve the environment of doing business, fostering entrepreneurship, and […]
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CienciaPR gets $230K grant to connect Puerto Rican audiences with ‘science of COVID-19’
October 13, 2020
Nonprofit organization Ciencia Puerto Rico (CienciaPR) received a $230,000 grant from Science Sandbox, an initiative of the Simons Foundation, to create a collection of public engagement resources to help Puerto Ricans prevent COVID-19. The collection will include multimedia content (audio, videos, infographics), educational materials, and messages that are relevant to the Puerto Rican reality and culture, […]
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LUMA Energy deal to manage Puerto Rico power grid bodes trouble
October 13, 2020
A major contract signed with the LUMA Energy consortium may prevent Puerto Rico from building a safe, reliable and resilient electrical system, according to a new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The deal to operate the island’s grid came in the wake of a series of devastating 2017 hurricanes and amounts […]
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Triple-S Advantage offers all-in-one card for health services, purchases
October 13, 2020
Triple-S Advantage, Dynamics Payments, and Mastercard have joined forces to introduce an all-in-one card in Puerto Rico that combines the traditional health plan ID with a prepaid card. It also simplifies the payment of OTC (over-the-counter) medications, as well as goods and services, to meet the needs of the Medicare Advantage population, the health insurer […]
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New stores arrive at Plaza Las Américas, Plaza del Caribe
October 13, 2020
The Plaza Las Américas and Plaza Del Caribe shopping centers announced the opening of new stores and establishments ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season. For Eyes, Casa Febus Navidad and Gef France opened their doors in Plaza Las Américas, while Plaza Del Caribe received new tenants For Eyes and PenFed Credit Union, who moved […]
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32K+ SBA PPP loans granted in Puerto Rico eligible for simpler forgiveness process
October 12, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department released a simpler loan forgiveness application late last week for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This decision could affect a little more than 32,000 PPP loans granted in Puerto Rico, according to SBA data released earlier this year. This action […]
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