Puerto Rican software engineering firm INVID, founded in 2003, has upheld its growth curve for the past three years with services offered to local and nearshore companies — in the US mainland — in need of custom software to solve business challenges. Alberto Lugo, president of INVID, said while 2020 was a “very challenging year, […]
Just think of the hundreds of compelling places across the globe — exotic beaches, tropical rain forests, charming villages, thriving cities — that could make for an ideal spot for a vacation or business event. Competition is fierce in the travel industry, during even the best of times. And that makes the work being done […]
FV Bank, a dual licensed challenger bank and digital asset custodian, announced the closing of its Series A funding round worth $8 million. The fundraise, led by BnkToTheFuture, Decentralized Ventures, NFG Fund, CCIX Global, Zenrain Technology, and Satvat, boosts FV Bank’s post money valuation to $48.9 million, the entity said. Founded in 2018 by payments entrepreneurs […]
California-based Health Gorilla, a company dedicated to managing interoperability platforms in Puerto Rico, and the Health Department announced that more than 1 million residents have connected to the Puerto Rico Health Information Exchange (PRHIE) network in 60 days of program launch. This initiative enables healthcare providers to access and share patient medical record data securely […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking input on ways to better help rural businesses and agricultural producers develop and market new products. The USDA is interested in recommendations to improve the application process and eligibility requirements for the Value-Added Producer Grant Program, which receives at least 12 petitions a year from Puerto Rico farmers, […]
As part of the initiatives to promote resilience in the island’s communities, the Foundation for Puerto Rico, through its Bottom Up Destination Recovery Initiative (Bottom Up) program, has delivered more than $200,000 in telecommunications equipment to more than 100 local nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies. The entities are in the regions that the Bottom Up […]
What is the Birling Capital Puerto Rico Stock Index? The Birling Capital Puerto Rico Stock Index is a market value-weighted index composed of five (5) companies with headquarters and/or primary domicile in Puerto Rico. All companies are listed on the national NYSE, AMEX, or NASDAQ exchanges. Birling Capital Puerto Rico Stock Index has a yield […]
The Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association, in alliance with the government’s General Services Administration (GSA) will carry out a free virtual seminar on the new procurement processes of goods, services and auctions. It is scheduled for Aug. 31, starting at 9 a.m. The event seeks to give PRMA members and other executives interested in selling to […]
Medtronic announced the launch of “Inspiradores,” a recognition program to honor and celebrate health workers in Latin America through life stories. The launch coincides with the designation of 2021 as the International Year of Health and Care Workers by the World Health Organization (WHO), the company with presence in Puerto Rico stated. In its inaugural […]
For the fourth consecutive year, Boston Scientific Dorado and The Growth Coach are joining forces in a collaborative partnership to continue their commitment to local entrepreneurs, through the Strategic Business Owner Program. The initiative is exclusively for business owners and will provide participants with the necessary structure and tools to develop their strengths and opportunities […]
The Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience (COR3) carried out a series of orientation sessions on the management of funds under sections 428 and 406 of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance program. “We’re at an important moment in which agencies, municipalities and nonprofit organizations are developing new reconstruction projects, and there […]
Having a good professional reputation can be fulfilling, rewarding and open doors to new opportunities. To have people think highly of you and the work you perform is a great. For many of us, building a good reputation takes decades and a lot of sweat and hard work. It is not something you can achieve […]
n anticipation of the start of the most active season for the influenza virus, MCS Classicare has announced that it will hold 14 free vaccination events in a drive-thru format so that the general community and MCS Classicare members can get vaccinated against influenza. The event will be held in alliance with Vacunas Bright Centers, […]
In its ongoing bid to attract capital investment to the island Invest Puerto Rico, announced the launch of Impeller, an online hub for investment opportunities on the island. The proprietary tool provides a growing list of business opportunities for issuers and companies looking to access on- and off-island investment deals, InvestPR CEO Rodrick Miller said. […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has taken an enforcement action against two companies, Aurora’s Dream LLC and Bellagio LLC, for stormwater discharge violations of regulations and a permit that serve to reduce pollution from construction runoff. “It is imperative that developers get stormwater permit coverage for construction projects and implement erosion and […]
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