Hotel room reservations for the week that covers the end of 2021 are 41% higher than those registered for that same time in 2019, according to data from TravelClick, cited by Discover Puerto Rico. This increase coincides with when Puerto Rico will host Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, an event that will expose the […]
While Puerto Rico’s entrepreneurs have faced an “atypical” 2021, it’s also been a “stabilizing time,” for which local trade organization Empresarios Por Puerto Rico will move ahead with a strategic plan to continue developing local companies for the upcoming year. “We’re a young organization, and we’re going to take every opportunity to solidify ourselves and […]
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology, and Research Trust announced the launch of its new initiative, Fase1, a free virtual program that offers educational modules with short courses on entrepreneurship. The program, which is also part of the Puerto Rico Housing Department’s Small Business Incubators and Accelerators Program, under the CDBG-DR funding program, will be divided into two parts. The […]
With a clear vision for the future, nine Puerto Rican companies completed the 13th edition of the Guayacán Venture Accelerator (GVA) program, an executive development program designed to propel the growth of existing companies. The companies’ representatives completed a curriculum of 18 workshops and lectures, immersing in advanced business education topics, techniques and the tools […]
Coca-Cola Puerto Rico Bottlers, leading company dedicated to the manufacturing, bottling and distribution of consumer products in Puerto Rico, confirmed it was awarded as the national champion of the “Market Street Challenge 2021.” The Market Street Challenge is an annual competition that recognizes the central role and superior performance of Coca-Cola bottlers in the areas […]
MCS Advantage Inc., a healthcare company offering Medicare Advantage (MA) insurance coverage for seniors, announced that its MCS Classicare (HMO) health plan received from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) an overall 4.5-star rating out of 5 stars, for all its Medicare Advantage products for 2022. The plan also achieved a 5-star rating […]
Kissimmee, FL. —Purchasing a home can be daunting, especially for Spanish-speaking buyers who must sign loan documents written in English. A new resource is coming to central Florida to help Hispanics looking for help with the details of buying a home. Ameriuno, the bilingual mortgage services division of Amerifirst Financial Corporation announced plans to open […]
Puerto Rico-born reggeatón pioneer and multiple award-winner Daddy Yankee — who has built a worldwide community of followers — is inviting his fans to see his home that inspired his success, and where he’s simply known as Ramón Ayala. This fall, while he’s on the road, Daddy Yankee is becoming an Airbnb host and inviting […]
WAPA TV is joining Evertec’s “ATH Móvil for Puerto Rico” initiative to promote the growth of nonprofit organizations on the island. To mark the recent re-launch of the ATH and ATH Móvil brands, the companies came together to launch the “ATH Móvil for Puerto Rico Week” with a contest in which nonprofits registered to receive […]
“Aquí Nos Cuidamos,” a community engagement project run by nonprofit organization Ciencia Puerto Rico (CienciaPR), was named “Breakthrough of the Year 2021” in the category of Science Engagement at the Falling Walls Science Summit, held Nov. 7-9 in Berlin, Germany. This award honors the most outstanding project breaking the wall between science and society. In […]
Foundation for Puerto Rico (FPR) announced the development of the Destino 191: El Yunque del Caribe project, an initiative co-designed with community leaders which seek to develop and implement an innovative plan to revitalize and promote Route 191 in Cubuy, Naguabo as a “vibrant destination” that provides a second entrance to El Yunque National Forest. […]
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide with some 18 million deaths a year. In Puerto Rico, these conditions are among the leading cause of death, according to information published by Medicine and Public Health magazine, Puerto Rico heads the list of high incidences for “diabetes, smoking and overweight.” All these are factors […]
The Puerto Rico Builders Association awarded the “Social Impact Award” to the Construction Laboratory where Habitat Builds Puerto Rico construction trainings are offered, during its annual convention held recently at the Puerto Rico Convention Center. The Association presents this award annually to projects and organizations that achieve a positive social and community impact through strategic […]
Perkins Engines Company Limited has appointed Power Master as the authorized Perkins distributor in Puerto Rico. Based in San Juan, Power Master supplies Perkins engines and offers authorized parts and service to local customers and equipment manufacturers. Power Master brings the expertise of industry leaders, engineers, customer service managers, technicians, and parts professionals leveraging more […]
At present, the number of Puerto Ricans in leading positions on e-commerce platforms is increasing. In the case of Amazon, there are outstanding executives, including three professionals from Puerto Rico whose leadership styles have made a great impact on the performance of the departments they lead and, thus, the entire company. It is well-known that […]
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