Bilateral efforts between Puerto Rico-Orlando building strong ties for economic growth
September 20, 2021
ORLANDO, FL — Strengthening of commercial relations between Puerto Rico and this central Florida city by creating bilateral opportunities for business development and contributing to Puerto Rico’s reconstruction — especially in the southern region — was part of the recent visit of Gaby Ortigoni, executive director of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando […]
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Florida Bakery marks 1st year in Central FL with plans to open new location in ’22.
July 16, 2021
Orlando, FL — Puerto Rican couple Rafael Román and Kiara Delgado, owners of Florida Bakery & Restaurant are determined to bring their delicious ‘pan sobao’ and menu to one of the fastest growing areas in Central Florida, known as Lake Nona. On July 15, 2020, they opened their first store in Kissimmee, in the heart […]
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Puerto Rican entrepreneur taking risks to expand in Orlando with Piggza eatery
July 1, 2021
ORLANDO, FL — The new and unique restaurant Pigzza in this Central Florida city is a combination of energy, passion, and international food of two adventurous friends and owners of Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa and Stasio’s Italian Deli & Market. They expect to open it next September or October, they confirmed. The restaurant will be […]
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Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida embracing all nationalities
May 24, 2021
ORLANDO, FL — The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida’s executive board has a “clear and precise vision” of embracing not only businesses and professionals coming from Puerto Rico, but small entrepreneurs of all nationalities seeking to establish themselves in Central Florida. Jorge H. Figueroa, president of the nonprofit entity — which has […]
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Puerto Rican businesses in Orlando on a growth curve
April 7, 2021
Orlando, FL — The growing Puerto Rican and Hispanic population is reflected in the growth of businesses in Orlando. Interest had remained steady during the pandemic, as many businesses opened their doors, while the City of Orlando offers a series of incentives and workshops in Spanish focusing on business development that led to more opportunities […]
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La Tigre fashion retailer opening $500K flagship store in Ciudadela
February 26, 2021
Reinventing and looking for new ways to serve a new generation of consumers in Puerto Rico and around the world, La Tigre company had invested more than $500,000 on a new flagship store in Ciudadela in Santurce, and visualizing a prosperous clientele for its new extension of the Casa Alberghini brand. La Tigre’s strategic and […]
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Bettina Cosmetics distinguishes 4 Hispanic entrepreneurs as it eyes new markets
February 1, 2021
ORLANDO, FL — Puerto Rican manufacturer Bettina Cosmetics is in full expansion mode across Florida and is now in conversations to enter the Panama market, a country that is a commercial bridge in Central America, this media outlet learned. The country is interested in the Bettina makeup line that is designed specifically for Latina women’s […]
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InterAmerican University moving forward on Orlando campus
January 14, 2021
ORLANDO, FL. — The InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico’s plans to have a new bilingual campus in Lake Nona is becoming a reality, after the Orange County government gave its approval for its construction at the end of last year. Orange County District 4 Commissioner Maribel Gómez-Cordero told News is My Business that she presented […]
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Puerto Rican restaurant El Cilantrillo will open 3rd location in ’21 despite pandemic
January 4, 2021
Orlando, FL — Challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic has not prevented the expansion plans of El Cilantrillo restaurant, with a third location expected to open early in February in Orlando, this media outlet confirmed. Hiram Turull, owner and founder of El Cilantrillo Restaurant Inc., with two locations in Kissimmee and Orlando, announced his plans to […]
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Ana G. Méndez University to offer 40 degree programs 100% in English in ’21
December 28, 2020
Orlando, FL — Despite these challenging times, Ana G. Méndez University will launch more than 40 degree programs in English in its three campuses in the state of Florida and one in Texas, as part of its new plans for 2021, this media outlet confirmed. Beginning Jan. 11, students will start their new classes in […]
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Bettina Cosmetics launches $1M expansion across Florida
November 19, 2020
Orlando, FL — Puerto Rican make-up manufacturer, Bettina Cosmetics, is introducing its line of 50 colorful nail polishes to 602 Walgreens stores across Florida, with an estimated investment of close to $1 million to expand its presence in the Sunshine State. During a virtual press conference in this Central Florida town, Bettina Mercado, president of […]
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InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico to open campus in Orlando
September 21, 2020
ORLANDO, FL — More opportunities to get a post-high school education in Orlando will be available to area residents, as the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico has unveiled plans to open a new bilingual campus in Lake Nona for the 2022-23 academic year, this media outlet confirmed. The proposed campus will sit on 17 acres […]
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Mega TV expands reach to Orlando with new $1M TV, radio platform
September 16, 2020
ORLANDO, FL — Puerto Rico-based television broadcaster Mega TV is expanding its audience reach to Orlando with the launch of affiliate station Mega TV Orlando Canal 21 embarking on a mission to capture the big Puerto Rican community and Hispanics in Central Florida. The company invested $1 million in the venture. And it is not […]
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