WCK opens new round of grants for food production projects in Puerto Rico
November 5, 2021
World Central Kitchen (WCK) announced the launch of its ninth round of grants as part of its Food Producer Network (FPN), a program that helps build resilient local food systems and strengthen food security. It does so through grants of up to $20,000 to support farmers, fishers, and food-related businesses and nonprofit organizations based in […]
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Sun West Mortgage recognized as ‘Banking Institution of the Year’
November 5, 2021
Sun West Mortgage Company, with 41 years in the United States market, and presence in 48 states, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, was recognized as “Banking Institution of the Year” by the Puerto Rico Association of Realtors as part of the celebration of its annual convention. In addition, Andrés Concepción, Sun West’s vice […]
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CNE estimates damage to unrepaired homes in Puerto Rico post-hurricanes at $11.8B
November 4, 2021
The Center for a New Economy’s (CNE) Blueprint initiative presented a digital platform that helps identify and monitor the extent to which Puerto Rican families and households have been able to overcome the damages to their homes after Hurricanes Irma and María. Official government reports indicate that about a third of the housing units in […]
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Puerto Rico Cocktail Week features agenda for cocktail lovers
November 4, 2021
The third edition of Puerto Rico Coctail week, planned for Nov. 14-20 at the La Concha Resort hotel in Condado will feature a dozen educational workshops for hospitality industry professionals and cocktails lovers, as well as social activities to present new products on the market and highlight popular cocktails, organizers said. The activities will feature […]
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Gov’t divulges guidelines to apply for $25K green energy incentive
November 4, 2021
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC, in Spanish) confirmed that the guidelines are ready to request the “Apoyo Energético” incentive, amounting to up to $25,000, to install sustainable energy systems on small- and mid-sized businesses. This program was developed to help SME’s stabilize their operations, as well as reduce costs and long-term energy […]
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General Services Admin. unveils new registry platform for gov’t providers
November 4, 2021
The General Services Administration (ASG, in Spanish) announced the launch of its new digital platform, called “Registros,” designed to combine the registration of suppliers of goods and government service providers in the same registry. The installation of “Registros”represents a saving of $55,000 in operational expenses for ASG and facilitates the work of the agency in […]
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KAYAK unveils Spanish-language travel planning tools
November 3, 2021
Travel search engine KAYAK is bringing to Puerto Rico its online tools to help travelers experience the world, now in Spanish. KAYAK in Spanish was launched in July 2017 to serve the Hispanic audience in the United States, as well as 13 other countries and territories in Central and South America, making the full range […]
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Carbono3 opens call for applications for C3 Impact Lab Venture Building program
November 3, 2021
Carbono3 announces the 1st cohort of its C3 Impact Lab Venture Building program. Up to a total of 15 teams will be selected to receive the 12-month venture building support. An early submission application deadline will be available until Nov. 22, 2021. This early submission deadline will increase the chances of participation in the program […]
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Puerto Rican e-commerce platform Giftfully transforms gifting and rewarding
November 3, 2021
In time for the upcoming holiday season, e-commerce platform Giftfully — founded by two Puerto Rican women entrepreneurs — is offering an alternative in gift-giving with more than 100 local experiences available to present as gifts, incentives, or rewards. Nelia Villanueva and Marta Rivera, who made an initial investment of $50,000, head the operation that […]
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Colmena66 to host virtual Boricua Emprende Entrepreneur Fest
November 2, 2021
Colmena66 — a program of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust — is putting out an open call to register for the third annual Boricua Entrepreneur Fest (BE Fest), an entrepreneurship education event that “builds, connects and celebrates the island’s business ecosystem.” The BE Fest is an annual event designed for small and […]
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IGT PlaySports partners with The Stadium LLC to expand in Puerto Rico
November 2, 2021
International Game Technology PLC announced it has expanded its sports betting market footprint in Puerto Rico via a multi-year technology and services agreement with The Stadium LLC. The Stadium LLC owns and operates WinIn, a Puerto-Rico based entertainment company that has partnerships with eSports companies and the Liga de Béisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente baseball league that plans […]
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MS The World cruise docking in San Juan today for 3-day visit
November 1, 2021
Seven years since its last visit, the MS The World residential cruise ship will arrive today at Pier 4 in Old San Juan for a three-day transit stop, following a port agreement between the line, the Health Department, the Port Authority as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ports Executive Director Joel […]
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USDA Rural Dev’t awards $23.7M grant to repair Juncos landfill
November 1, 2021
The USDA Rural Development has awarded the Municipality of Juncos $23.7 million in grant funding to repair its landfill facilities that were damaged by Hurricane María in 2017, Luis R. García, acting state director for Puerto Rico, announced. The Juncos Municipal Solid Waste Landfill receives approximately 35,105 tons of non-hazardous solid waste every year. Hurricane […]
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El Conquistador Resort’s Ballyhoo’s restaurant reopens after $1M reno
November 1, 2021
El Conquistador hotel in Fajardo announced the reopening of Ballyhoo’s restaurant, located at the property’s marina, following a $1 million renovation. The private investment includes a full kitchen remodel, expanding capacity for diners to accommodate 104 people, purchasing new furniture and raising the original ceiling. About 10 direct and 30 indirect jobs are created with […]
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Puerto Rico Senate rejects solar taxes to repay PREPA’s debt
November 1, 2021
The Puerto Rico Senate approved a resolution to order the Strategic Projects and Energy Committee to carry out an investigative process to identify alternatives to repay the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s (PREPA) debt — which do not include solar taxes — and are in compliance with Act 17-2019, known as the Puerto Rico Energy […]
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