USDA seeks applications to improve solid waste management in rural areas
October 13, 2021
The US Department of Agriculture announced it is accepting grant applications to reduce water pollution in rural areas by improving solid waste management. The applications are being accepted under the Solid Waste Management Grants program, said Luis R. García, USDA Rural Development acting State Director for Puerto Rico. USDA provides the grants to organizations that […]
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Op-Ed: Puerto Rico’s recovery funds demand a private match
October 12, 2021
A federal grant is “a way the government funds ideas and projects to provide public services and stimulate the economy,” and it is one among many ways the US government reallocates resources to eligible recipients. With the Biden administration, citizens and businesses in Puerto Rico expect that the massive investment in federal dollars allows full […]
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Kiehl’s to sell its formulas on wheels across Puerto Rico
October 12, 2021
The skin care brand, Kiehl’s is expanding its sales strategies in Puerto Rico with “Kiehl’s on Wheels,” a mobile unit that will travel across the island offering its formulas. The truck, which seeks to provide greater convenience to the brand’s consumers, will be adapted to the local market, alluding to the “Kiehl’s loves Puerto Rico” […]
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Rum market growth represents opportunity to reboot Puerto Rico’s economy
October 11, 2021
The rum industry could play a significant role in the recovery of Puerto Rico’s economy since it has a considerable impact on the treasury. Under the Federal Rum Excise Tax Cover-Over Program, every year excise taxes collected on Puerto Rican rum imported into the United States is transferred to the treasuries of the island. Since […]
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BEACON platform launched to centralize Puerto Rico’s research ecosystem
October 11, 2021
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust’s Research Grants program, in collaboration with the Technology Transfer Office, has opened BEACON, a centralized platform that will provide insight into Puerto Rico’s research and science ecosystem. The platform aims to centralize the island’s scientific and research talent, to spur new alliances and increase local and international […]
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ASCO Power Technologies contributes to microgrid solution for children’s shelter in Mayagüez
October 11, 2021
New Jersey-based ASCO Power Technologies recently participated in the development of a solar panel grid for the Niños Jesús de Nazaret children’s shelter in Mayagüez, which was without power for months after Hurricane María struck in 2017 and has had no reliable source of power since. The facility serves as a home and school for neglected children […]
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Triple-S Advantage increases rating as 4.5-star quality plan
October 11, 2021
Triple-S Management announced that for 2022 its Triple-S Advantage coordinated care contract (HMO H5774) increased its rating to 4.5 stars out of 5 in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) quality rating system, the regulatory agency for Medicare Advantage plans. In addition, its preferred provider contract (PPO H4005) increased its quality rating to […]
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Puerto Rico to host in-person return of CAPA Americas aviation summit
October 11, 2021
Puerto Rico will host the CAPA Americas Aviation Summit on May 25-26, 2022, as announced at World Routes 2021 in the city of Milan, Italy. The event is expected to generate a direct impact on the local economy of more than $700,000. CAPA is part of the Aviation Week Network, one of the most trusted […]
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co.co.haus expands coworking spaces in Santurce
October 11, 2021
Looking to continue to be a center for connection, collaboration, inspiration, and creativity, the coworking space, co.co.haus, located in the heart of Santurce, inaugurated new working facilities. It is now the official headquarters of co.co.haus that has new collaborative and creative workspaces located on the first floor of Cobian’s Plaza in Santurce. With this new […]
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Ford Puerto Rico grants $40K to 4 winning environmental projects
October 8, 2021
Ford Puerto Rico announced the winners of the 20th anniversary edition of its Ford Environmental Grants program, which granted $40,000 to four winning projects. This year, the program focused on projects that explicitly contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals identified by the United Nations to improve the lives of everyone in the world, the company […]
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Delta Dental of Puerto Rico expands dental plan to include vision
October 8, 2021
Delta Dental of Puerto Rico — an oral health company that offers individual dental plans- partnered up with Eyemed to launch its new Maxplus product that includes the benefits of its Max dental plan and vision coverage. Studies on visual health reveal that 25.3% of children have visual problems which affect their academic performance and […]
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Bravo Family Foundation launches 3rd edition of Rising Entrepreneurs Program
October 8, 2021
The Bravo Family Foundation (BFF) is accepting applications for the third edition of its Rising Entrepreneurs Program (REP), an entrepreneurship acceleration initiative aimed to scale local tech and innovation startups with capital, mentoring, and world-class curricula. The call for applications is open until Oct. 31. The REP program provides critical, fundamental knowledge and extensive mentorship […]
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San Juan to be countdown destination of ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
October 7, 2021
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022” will air its first-ever Spanish language countdown, live from Puerto Rico as the inaugural host destination during the show’s celebration of its 50th anniversary. The island’s government will spend $3.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the event, officials confirmed. The event will […]
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Foundation for Puerto Rico gets ‘Excellence in Economic Development Award’
October 7, 2021
Foundation for Puerto Rico announced it won a Gold Rank for its Bottom Up Destination Recovery Initiative, a project in the category of Resiliency, Recovery and Mitigation of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was presented at an awards ceremony during the IEDC Annual Conference, which is currently underway. “We’re honored to receive […]
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Grupo Guayacán’s ‘25 Days of Giving’ campaign raises $73K+ in donations
October 7, 2021
Grupo Guayacán recently concluded its “25 Days of Giving” campaign, which raised $73,815 for its endowment fund in support of its business development programs. The result exceeded the established goal, thanks to the support of 491 donors who joined its initiative, officials said. This campaign was a special version of its traditional yearly Guayacán Giving […]
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