Women Entrepreneur: SBA offers resources for your growth and success
March 23, 2020
During Women’s History Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) pays tribute to women-owned businesses throughout the nation and reiterates its commitment to expand opportunities and alternatives to strengthen small businesses led by female entrepreneurs. Women-owned businesses continue to grow at an increasingly fast rate. To help support women in their business endeavors, the SBA […]
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American Red Cross Puerto Rico launches social media effort to promote hand washing
March 23, 2020
With the purpose of educating the public in avoiding the spread of the Coronavirus, the American Red Cross Puerto Rico Chapter, launched a campaign through social media to promote the proper washing of the hands with soap and water. The effort titled “Best Wishes,” brings together several Puerto Rican artists who show how to wash […]
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Prepared foods temporarily exempt from Puerto Rico’s sales tax
March 20, 2020
Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez announced that Treasury Secretary Francisco Parés passed an administrative order exempting prepared foods from the island’s sales tax, effective today through April 19, 2020. “This is an additional measure that’s taken in favor of all citizens in the face of the health emergency that we are facing due to COVID-19,” […]
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Puerto Rico small inn owners submit ideas to get gov’t to protect sector
March 20, 2020
The Puerto Rico Small Inn Owners and Tourism Association submitted a letter to the government with 14 ideas to protect employees and the small and mid-sized businesses that comprise the industry. The Association’s top two recommendations are aimed at improving services at the government unemployment office to protect displaced employees by ensuring that the Puerto […]
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P.R. Chamber of Commerce warns gov’t about negative side of airspace restriction
March 20, 2020
The request that Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration to restrict flights in and out of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, could have a negative impact on commerce and the loss of more than 600,000 private sector jobs. Citing U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures, CofC President José E. […]
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Econo, Selectos, Walmart to offer special hours for shoppers 60 and older
March 20, 2020
Supermercados Econo, Supermercados Selectos and Walmart Puerto Rico announced the start of special shopping schedules for customers who are 60 and older, which are part of the population that is most vulnerable to the COVID-19 coronavirus. In separate statements, the retailers said the goal is to make it easier for this segment to make their […]
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Food Bank of Puerto Rico makes urgent call for cash donations to fill pantry
March 20, 2020
The Food Bank of Puerto Rico made an urgent call requesting cash donations to ensure feeding those most in need during the COVID-19 emergency. In keeping with the policy of social distancing, the nonprofit is requesting that donations be made by PayPal, ATH Móvil, checks or credit cards. The Food Bank will be operating on […]
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Bacardi shifts production in Cataño plant to make hand sanitizers
March 19, 2020
The Bacardi Corporation distillery in Cataño, where more than 80% of the company’s rums are produced, has partnered with Puerto Rico-based manufacturer Olein Refinery to provide raw materials that will enable the production of more than 1.7 million units of 10-ounce hand sanitizer products, the company announced. More than 500,000 of the units produced in […]
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U.S. Dept. of Labor: Up to $100M available for displaced workers
March 19, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of up to $100 million for Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) to help address the workforce-related impacts of the public health emergency related to COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus. The program includes Puerto Rico, an agency spokesman confirmed. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared […]
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Piloto 151 launches service to help co.’s transition to remote working environment
March 19, 2020
Coworking firm Piloto 151 is launching a new product geared toward helping employers support a remote first work operation in response to the recent Coronavirus lockdown on the island. Piloto Remote First will provide mail management services and extend special offers to fully equip remote workers with internet connectivity, ergonomic furniture, and equipment, said Sofia […]
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Permit Management Office takes action to provide continuity in services
March 19, 2020
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce has issued an administrative order to give continuity of its umbrella agency, the Permit Management Office, Secretary Manuel Laboy said. Administrative Order 2020-06 establishes provisions on interruption of terms, alternative terms for the consideration and approval of applications submitted through the Single Business Portal (SBP), as well as […]
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U.S. Census Bureau suspends Puerto Rico field operations
March 19, 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau has suspended operations in Puerto Rico for the next 14 days, in response to a request from Gov. Wanda Vázquez and in compliance with her executive order instituting a general curfew. The two main Census Bureau operations scheduled to take place in Puerto Rico are data collection for the Puerto Rico Community Survey […]
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Puerto Rico State Department extends corporate annual reports filing deadline
March 19, 2020
State Department Secretary Elmer L. Román-González announced the extension of the online filing period for corporate annual reports and payments for the year 2019 until May 15, 2020. Given Puerto Rico’s state of emergency and the possibility that the COVID-19 virus could become an epidemic, the government has had to implement extraordinary measures to prevent […]
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Causa Local unveils new $15K, 0% interest loan for small entrepreneurs
March 18, 2020
Causa Local, the local representative of the Kiva crowd-lending platforming, unveiled a new financial product offering loans of up to $15,000 at 0% interest for small and medium businesses and enterprising artists. The amount represents a $5,000 increase in funding available to applicants, in comparison to the $10,000 cap the program offered when it was […]
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Puerto Rico Tourism Co. urges visitors to comply with lockdown, offers free experience to return
March 18, 2020
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is spearheading the government’s efforts to ensure that tourists currently visiting the island receive accurate and updated information about the implications of the current lockdown, while incentivizing them to return by offering a complimentary experience during their next visit. “We want guests visiting Puerto Rico during this time to know […]
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