Toyota launches Venza ’21 SUV in Puerto Rico, expanding hybrid footprint
September 24, 2020
Toyota de Puerto Rico recently introduced the new Venza 2021, a midsize two-row crossover utility vehicle (CUV) that brings back the brand name after a five-year absence. This crossover, available in three styles — LE, XLE and Limited — comes equipped with the Toyota Hybrid System II powertrain that offers fuel efficiency of 39 MPG. […]
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Discover Puerto Rico’s looks to attract tourists for holiday, winter seasons
September 24, 2020
Discover Puerto Rico, the island’s Destination Marketing Organization is seeking to position the Puerto Rico as a “premier travel destination,” educate potential travelers on current restrictions and guidelines to protect the health and safety of residents and visitors and generate future demand to accelerate the tourism industry’s economic recovery as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. By […]
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PathStone offers training, stipends and jobs to young people from Loíza
September 24, 2020
PathStone will recruit 15 young people from the town of Loíza to support them and provide them with the necessary resources to finish high school, train in the construction sector and start generating income from a job. Those who successfully complete the program will receive a $2,500 stipend. Interested participants must be between 18 and […]
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Total Petroleum Puerto Rico donates nearly 4K solar lamps islandwide
September 24, 2020
Total Petroleum Puerto Rico Corp. confirmed it has donated nearly 4,000 solar lamps to the Puerto Rico Red Cross for distribution to vulnerable communities in the event an atmospheric event leaves sectors of the island with no electric service. “This important donation is part of the Total Access to Energy program. It reflects our commitment to become the […]
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The Ritz-Carlton San Juan hotel on track to reopen in mid-2022
September 23, 2020
The Ritz-Carlton San Juan, a hotel that has remained shuttered since Hurricane María clobbered Puerto Rico in 2017, is set to reopen in mid-2022, following the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation, this media outlet confirmed. The owners of the luxury beachfront property in Isla Verde, RCPR Acquisition Holdings, LLC, have reportedly reached a settlement […]
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Puerto Rico casino operators concerned about another potential shutdown
September 23, 2020
Saying that Puerto Rico’s casino operations are abiding by “strict and efficient” security protocols to ward off the spread of the COVID-19 virus, sector executives represented by the Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association sent a letter to island’s Health Secretary expressing concern about another potential closure. In the letter, the trade group spoke for […]
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41 Puerto Rico towns among recipients of $91.4M in FEMA grants
September 23, 2020
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Puerto Rico Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, announced the obligation of more than $91.4 million in additional funds for 135 projects related to the recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico after Hurricane María. These grants were assigned during the week of Sept. 11-17, the government agencies confirmed. Among the […]
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Puerto Rican Chef Edgardo Noel launches product line, plans to export
September 23, 2020
Puerto Rican Chef Edgardo Noel Rivera has diversified his talent in the kitchen into manufacturing, with the launching of a new condiment line for which he has invested nearly $50,000. Inspired by his grandmother Rosangélica’s cooking and seasoning, Rivera embarked on this venture that includes a variety of refrigerated “sofrito,” and minced garlic products under […]
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Op-Ed: The importance of giving back
September 23, 2020
Many studies have proven that entrepreneurs are a key driver of innovation, wealth creation and economic development. Being an entrepreneur, however, is not for the faint of heart. It requires sacrifice, commitment, tough decisions and access to resources like capital, talent, and mentorship. Entrepreneurs are typically in desperate need of guidance and support, be it […]
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Face mask maker Made in America to donate 2M units in Puerto Rico
September 23, 2020
Local face mask manufacturer Made in America is donating two million masks to Puerto Rico residents to support their fight against COVID-19, the company announced. The Act 20/22 decree holders established the manufacturing facility in the town of Carolina to produce disposable three-ply masks to promote access to affordable, quality masks manufactured locally, and not […]
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Carolina municipal gov’t breaks ground on new $12.7M medical tower
September 22, 2020
The municipal government of the town of Carolina announced the start of construction of a new, $12.7 million medical tower that will incorporate retail spaces and a multi-level parking facility. The new six-floor building will provide support to the Doctors’ Center Hospital San Fernando de la Carolina in the town’s urban center, Mayor José Carlos […]
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Rural Development partners with Puerto Rico gov’t to offer home buying assistance
September 22, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development office in Puerto Rico has partnered with the Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority to help low-or moderate-income families become homeowners. In a news release, Josué E. Rivera, USDA Rural Development Director for Puerto Rico and José J. Hernández Caraballo, deputy director of the Puerto Rico Housing Financing Authority, […]
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Puerto Rico’s private sector names new execs at brisk pace
September 22, 2020
Puerto Rico has spent the last six months fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, but that has not seemingly discouraged the private sector to name new executives among its ranks. Several industries have made recent announcements, as featured in this edition of “Climbing the Corporate Ladder.” Endeavor Puerto Rico adds new board membersEndeavor Puerto Rico, the local […]
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Op-Ed: U.S Census, a vital tool for infrastructure and environmental planning
September 22, 2020
In less than two weeks the period to fill out the decennial census will end and still a number of Puerto Ricans have not completed this process — through the provided form — via the internet, mail or telephone. The number of auto-responses is 34.1%, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Unlike the […]
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Optum to hire 500 people in Puerto Rico in 3 years
September 22, 2020
Optum, a health services company and part of UnitedHealth Group, is creating more than 100 new jobs in its San Juan operations center in Puerto Rico before the end of the year, with plans for 400 additional new positions over the next three years. The positions include training and education with opportunities for claims and […]
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