Op-Ed: The case for a good reputation
August 27, 2021
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 […]
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MCS Classicare activates influenza vaccination campaign
August 27, 2021
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, […]
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InvestPR launches ‘Impeller’ online tool to list business opportunities in Puerto Rico
August 26, 2021
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. […]
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EPA orders co.s to comply with Clean Water Act at construction project in Rincón
August 26, 2021
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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Walmart announces flu shots for 2021-2022 season are available in Puerto Rico
August 25, 2021
As part of its commitment to the health and well-being of the communities on the island, Walmart Puerto Rico announced that the annual flu shots for the 2021-2022 season, which is about to begin, are now available in its local pharmacies. “Our customers can take advantage of getting vaccinated against influenza when they visit our […]
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El Yunque National Forest, 5 nonprofits sign MOU for promotional projects
August 25, 2021
El Yunque National Forest and a coalition of five nonprofit organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on several projects that facilitate community empowerment, shared stewardship, conservation, and co-management of natural resources, as well as promotion of tourism and economic activity in the northeast region. El Yunque National Forest Supervisor, Keenan Adams, explained […]
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Fusion Farms vertical indoor aquaponic farm ‘paving way to food security in Puerto Rico’
August 24, 2021
On the western side of Puerto Rico, an innovative agribusiness company with ample growth projections aims to bring about the island’s food sovereignty and security by becoming a reliable source of fresh, nutritious food and eliminating the reliance on sub-par food imports. Fusion Farms, Puerto Rico’s first and only hurricane-protected vertical indoor aquaponic farm developer […]
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Grupo Guayacán opens new application round for I-Corps Puerto Rico
August 24, 2021
Grupo Guayacán is looking for new teams of entrepreneurs for the 13th edition of its idea validation program, known as I-Corps Puerto Rico (I-Corps PR). This program seeks to identify 25 teams interested in conceptualizing and validating the market potential of their business ideas. The teams may be formed by students, professors, researchers, and entrepreneurs […]
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Independent rental property owners, operators launch Viva Puerto Rico alliance
August 24, 2021
Puerto Rico’s short-term rental property owners and operators have come together under the Viva Puerto Rico alliance to unite and represent the segment, organizers said. VPR seeks to “give a voice to its diverse membership by providing formal representation, education, and resources for these types of accommodations — seeking to provide quality hospitality to guests, […]
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AAFAF opens RFQ for firms to develop insurance plan per FEMA requirements
August 24, 2021
The Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF, in Spanish) has opened a Request for Qualifications cycle looking for firms that can firms that can assist the government meet the requirements of getting and maintaining insurance coverage for some public assets, following the parameters established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). AAFAF Executive Director […]
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FirstBank seeks 100 entrepreneurs interested in receiving free training through 1Éxito program
August 24, 2021
Seeking to promote the strengthening of existing small businesses, FirstBank, together with INprende, are launching the third edition of the 1Éxito program, to offer training and strategic business strategies to 100 local entrepreneurs for free. Those interested in participating in the program must complete the application on or before Sept. 3rd. “[The year] 2020 was […]
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Caguas partners with Google my Business to benefit town’s small operations
August 23, 2021
The Municipality of Caguas announced the integration of the town’s small and medium-sized businesses into the Google My Business platform to guarantee greater visibility for them in the digital universe, in addition to boosting the city’s economy. Mayor William Miranda-Torres said the initiative’s goal is to increase sales for municipal businesses by 1%, which would […]
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Pierluisi unveils design plans for new $56M hospital in Vieques
August 20, 2021
Gov. Pedro Pierluisi unveiled the concept and timeline for what will be a new full-service hospital on the island municipality of Vieques. The cost of the project that will break ground by year’s end has an associated investment of $56 million. The facilities will be constructed in phases starting in 2022 and finishing in 2024, […]
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Ports Authority opens RFI for 3 docks at the Puerto Nuevo Port Zone
August 20, 2021
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority has initiated a Request For Interest (RFI) process for the lease, development, operation, administration and improvements of the M, N, and O docks in the Puerto Nuevo Port Zone, agency Executive Director Joel A. Pizá announced. He explained that after a negotiation process, the Ports Authority recovered these piers late last […]
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Op-Ed: The cryptocurrency bubble: It’s not if, but when it bursts
August 20, 2021
When will the bitcoin speculative bubble burst? Like all speculative investment euphoria bubbles, there is a time when a herd of investors enamored with huge returns will begin to invest or consider investing in asset classes they don’t fully understand or comprehend. Such is the case with bitcoin, which is the name of the most […]
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