Citi Foundation awards Pathstone Enterprise $500K unrestricted grant
July 28, 2021
In an effort to support minority-owned businesses as they navigate the continued economic impacts of COVID-19, the Citi Foundation awarded 50 nonprofits a total of $25 million in funding. Puerto Rico’s Pathstone Enterprise Center Inc. received a $500,000 unrestricted grant as part of that funding cycle, Citi Foundation confirmed. The nonprofit that provides disaster relief […]
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Puerto Rico Housing Dept. signs $13M disaster recovery contract with consulting firm IFC
July 27, 2021
The Puerto Rico Housing Department recently awarded global consulting and digital services provider ICF a $13 million contract amendment to expand the implementation of the agency’s Single Family Rehabilitation, Reconstruction & Relocation Program (R3). The contract for this work currently runs through summer 2022, ICF confirmed. R3 is a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery […]
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Uber Eats expands beyond restaurants to groceries, other essentials
July 27, 2021
Uber Eats announced it is expanding beyond food deliveries by integrating a greater variety of businesses in its platform. Currently, users can find in the app stores such as the virtual supermarkets Jetson and La Comprita, and even convenience stores such as 24 Market. “As a technology company, continuous innovation is part of Uber Eats’ […]
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Pirtek USA opens 1st Puerto Rico franchise in San Juan
July 27, 2021
Pirtek USA, a Florida-based on-site and retail hydraulic and industrial hose service provider, opened its newest location in Puerto Rico earlier this month, in San Juan. It will focus on providing 24/7 on-site service to the area’s hydraulic and industrial based businesses. The franchise is owned and operated by Wendelyn Cortés and José Zayas. The […]
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Ricoh Puerto Rico launches e-commerce platform for business sector
July 26, 2021
Electronic commerce was already on an upward trend, but it grew exponentially in the last year — by 300% in 2020, based on changes in consumer buying habits and the challenges faced by the markets. In the business segment, digital channels such as video conferencing and live chat have emerged as the predominant means for […]
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Spirit Airlines adding new Atlantic City/LMM nonstop flights
July 26, 2021
Spirit Airlines announced it will launch direct, nonstop flights between Atlantic City in New Jersey to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (LMM) starting Oct. 31. There will be three flights available a week to connect Puerto Rico with the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY), the carrier announced. It is also launching flights between Atlantic City […]
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USDA extends COVID-19 relief for single-family housing borrowers
July 26, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is extending the COVID-19 Special Relief Measure for USDA’s Single-Family Housing Guaranteed Loan borrowers. The special relief measure provides new alternatives to help borrowers get up to a 20% reduction in their monthly mortgage principal and interest payments, said Luis R. García, USDA Rural Development acting state director […]
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FEMA OKs $90M in Community Disaster Loans for earthquake-affected towns
July 23, 2021
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the approval of nearly $90 million in low-interest Community Disaster Loans, known as CDLs, to assist the municipalities affected by the 2020 earthquakes in their long-term recovery. Twenty-five municipalities in the south, center and west of the island benefitted from this federal assistance, which ended on June 30. […]
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Steven Anthony Children’s Hospital raises $50K to build Ponce facility
July 23, 2021
The Steven Anthony Children’s Hospital (SACH) in Ponce recently raised $50,000 in the second Walk of Hope that toured 12 municipalities in the southern region. The effort got support from municipal governments, backers the organization who joined on the route to make their contributions, the Club de Leones de Puerto Rico and private company Pentac […]
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Puerto Rican condiment maker Doña Yiya invests $50K in renewable energy
July 23, 2021
With the goal to continue producing fresh consumer products and to comply with federal and local regulations, San Sebastián-based condiments manufacturer Doña Yiya Foods recently invested $50,000 to add SunBeat Energy storage equipment into its existing photovoltaic system. Management now feels that its production line will not be affected by any atmospheric event or power […]
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Culebra joins fight against dengue mosquitoes and outbreaks
July 22, 2021
The Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit (PRVCU) sponsored by the International Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of San Juan, and in collaboration with the Municipality of Culebra, announced it will begin a project to control the Aedes aegypti mosquito through a variety of community efforts. The initiative aims to control mosquitoes and prevent epidemics caused by the […]
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US Dept. of Labor opens comments on regulation to raise pay for federal contractors
July 22, 2021
The US Department of Labor announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish standards and procedures to implement and enforce Executive Order 14026 increasing the minimum wage for federal contractors,” signed by President Biden on April 27, 2021. The order includes US territories, namely Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, the agency confirmed. This Executive Order will: — […]
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Fenwal Int’l investing $34M to create state-of-the-art campus in San Germán
July 21, 2021
Fenwal International Inc., a Fresenius Kabi company, announced plans to expand its campus in San Germán, where it plans to consolidate its manufacture of sterile product bags, accessories assembly, and filling operation of saline solution and anticoagulants. The company estimates that it will make a full investment in San Germán of about $34 million to […]
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Food sector leaders across Caribbean meet to discuss disaster preparedness, recovery
July 21, 2021
Education, technology, and insurance were the aspects of resilience food sector leaders agreed are key in preparing for and overcoming future emergencies. Nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen (WCK), gathered leaders in the food industry from the Caribbean region this week for the panel discussion “Creating Resilient Food Systems in the Caribbean.” Panelists included Michael Pintard, […]
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Ford marks 20th anniversary of its Ford Environmental Grants program
July 21, 2021
Ford Puerto Rico announced the open call for the 2021 Ford Environmental Grants program, which celebrates 20 years of promoting sustainability and accelerating the conservation of natural resources through the contribution of funds to community projects that positively impact the environment. This year, Ford Environmental Grants will distribute $40,000 to the winning projects. To participate, […]
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