Distrito T-Mobile will hold a job fair to recruit hundreds of employees for several positions, including at restaurants, a concert hall, and other attractions within the venue. The event will be held at Distrito T-Mobile’s Central Plaza on June 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Central Plaza will be set up with several […]
Puerto Rican firm provider Uva announced the expansion of its home delivery service route, which will now reach the towns of Bayamón and Dorado, adding to its about 80 local businesses to its platform. “Since 2020 we’ve been expanding the geographic area where we offer our delivery service. We’re happy to continue growing steadily as […]
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $12.8 million grant to the Roosevelt Roads Local Redevelopment Authority to build and establish the Marine Business, Research & Innovation Center (MBRIC). The EDA grant, to be matched with $3.2 million in local investment, is expected to create nearly 29,500 jobs and spur […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it is accepting applications for its new Community Navigator Pilot Program. This new initiative, established by the American Rescue Plan, will leverage a community navigator approach to reach our nation’s smallest businesses, with a priority focus on those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, as well as […]
Less than a year after Re-Grow Puerto Rico was launched and addressing the concerns of the agricultural sector, the Puerto Rico, Technology and Research Trust together with the Housing Puerto Rico Department have implemented improvements to the program. The initiative, which feeds from with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-DR) Program funds, seeks to expedite access […]
Cigar manufacturer Congar International Corp. will expand its operations in Puerto Rico and will add 85 new jobs to the more than 300 employees it already has on its payroll. The company that has been established in Cayey for 60 years plans to invest $23 million in a four-year period during the expansion process. “Congar […]
The aroma of “melao” coming from the rum still, the flaming charcoal grill, Puerto Rican rum, tobacco, and coffee, will be the stars of the scene of the new $4 million restaurant, La Central by Mario Pagán, located at the Distrito T-Mobile, which will open its doors on June 2. La Central will generate about […]
Puerto Rican company VPNet Inc., with support from Microsoft’s Airband Initiative, announced an agreement to make high-speed broadband internet available in rural areas of Puerto Rico, whose communities, organizations, and businesses have faced great challenges, particularly during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The initiative entails a $1 million investment, officials confirmed. The agreement will allow approximately 480,000 […]
The Center for a New Economy (CNE) published a policy brief on the resources assigned to Puerto Rico by the federal government for reconstruction and recovery after Hurricane María, up to March 31, 2021 and called for a wider discussion of how these funds will be used. “Obligating and spending the federal funding assigned for […]
This edition of Climbing the Corporate Ladder comprises a number of executive appointments, headed by the designation of Rachid Molinary and CIO of MMM Healthcare LLC. MMM names Molinary as CIOOrlando González, president of MMM Healthcare, LLC, announced the appointment of Puerto Rican Rachid Molinary as the company’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Molinary’s addition […]
Automotive service network Pep Boys and an Icahn Enterprises L.P., has opened a call for those studying to become technicians to apply for one of the 15 scholarships available in the annual Find Your Drive scholarship program. Scholarships awarded through the program this year will total $100,000 to celebrate the company’s centennial and continue the […]
WorldNet Telecommunications LLC has partnered with Expedition Communications to offer a set of business continuity services, which includes a new contingency satellite service. The WorldNet Sky Internet, powered by Expedition Communications will provide business customers in general and WorldNet business partners access to satellite and regular internet, voice, cloud-based services, and security from one provider. […]
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association announced that the FCCA Cruise Conference – the only official cruise conference representing the Caribbean, Mexico and Central and South America – will return to San Juan next year. Taking place from June 1-3, 2022, the event will feature a reworked agenda with a focus on one-on-one meetings and expanded networking […]
It’s not easy to foresee things but the Practical Techie likes to peer out into the near future now and then to speculate about what technological advances will come our way. First, a few facts about the present. As it is well known, artificial Intelligence is the strongest development now in terms of high-tech research […]
As May rolls out, and June approaches, all the meteorological and emergency management pundits start their media tours to forewarn everyone on getting prepared for hurricane season, which will last up until November. The warnings become full campaigns, which will flood the airwaves and the social media environment hoping that preparations will somehow reduce the […]
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