Local executive included in NY Fed’s 2nd District Advisory Council
March 4, 2020
Federico Stubbe, Jr., president of PRISA Group, which is currently in the final stages of inaugurating its Distrito T-Mobile entertainment complex in San Juan, has been chosen as a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Second District Advisory Council. The private-sector group is sponsored by the New York Fed and will hold […]
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500+ students apply for Sacred Heart-MIT pre-college program
March 4, 2020
A total of 526 Puerto Rican high school students applied for the first edition of the Sacred Heart-MIT Neuroscience Precollege Program, to be held in June at Sacred Heart University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, program co-founders Edmarie Guzmán-Vélez and Héctor de Jesús-Cortés confirmed. The scientists said the application period, which began Jan. 7 […]
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FirstMortgage launches website access, optimizes app
March 4, 2020
In keeping pace with the technological evolution of its services and products that guide and take care of customers in a faster and more personalized way, FirstMortgage announced the launch of a mortgage channel on its corporate website and the optimization of the “Tu Hipoteca Online” app. The steps aim at improving customer experience during […]
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FCC proposes $200M+ in fines against wireless carriers for selling location info
March 3, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed fines against the four largest wireless carriers serving the U.S. mainland — three in Puerto Rico — for apparently selling access to their customers’ location information without taking reasonable measures to protect against unauthorized access to that information. As a result, T-Mobile faces a proposed fine of more than […]
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SME Puerto Rico opens call for SME Digital Awards 2020
March 3, 2020
The Puerto Rico Sales and Marketing Executives Association is opening the call to advertising agencies, brands, media and startups to nominate their best digital campaigns and initiatives for the SME Digital Awards. To qualify, the campaigns must have been executed between the months of January to December 2019, although they may show results until February […]
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P.R. Trade and Export opens call for 2nd Innova program cycle
March 3, 2020
Looking to promote business innovation, the Puerto Rico Trade and Export Company and the INprende business organization have announced the second call for the Puerto Rico Innova program, an initiative that seeks to empower future entrepreneurs. The initiative seeks to help up-and-coming businesses with high potential for expansion and development, Secretary of Economic Development and […]
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P.R Wire Group marks 65 years in the island’s construction industry
March 3, 2020
What once began as a looped bar tie manufacturer is now a key player in the island’s construction industry, selling heavy and light equipment. It recently celebrated its 65 years of doing business on the island, along with suppliers, clients, employees and friends at its headquarters in Bayamón. Puerto Rico Wire Products Inc. was established […]
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Mercy Corps turns vulnerable communities into ‘Resilience Centers’
March 2, 2020
Thirteen out of the 17 Community Resilience Centers developed by Mercy Corps with the sponsorship of Walmart Puerto Rico, met for the first time over the weekend to celebrate achievements, share learnings and continue preparing for the possibility of a future natural disaster while leveraging on their assets to develop their local economy. The Resilience […]
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‘STEM en tu Pueblo’ arrives in Ponce
March 2, 2020
With the interest of providing informal STEM learning activities to children and youth in the most affected areas of the southwest, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust and its STEM Education Program created the initiative, “STEM en tu Pueblo,” with the support of the Angel Ramos Foundation to make it available to educators […]
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Op-Ed: How do you create a culture of innovation?
March 2, 2020
Creating a culture of innovation is one of the most important things a company can do to ensure that it continues to evolve and prosper. But the right environment must exist for bright minds to continue presenting intelligent ideas that solve customer problems. These are the three key ingredients to help create a culture of […]
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STK San Juan’s cocktail menu features Premium Spirits Collection
March 2, 2020
Destilería Serrallés Inc., producer of Puerto Rico’s premium rum Don Q, and La Cava de Serrallés presented its exclusive cocktail menu featuring several brands from the Premium Spirits Collection at STK San Juan. Since its inception in 2018, the Serrallés Premium Spirits Collection program has collaborated with high-profile restaurants on the island offering unique cocktail […]
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AGCPR presents new board for ’20, chairman unveils roadmap
March 2, 2020
The Puerto Rico Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCPR) recently presented its Board of Directors for 2020, chaired by Umberto J. Donato. In his inauguration message to members and top government officials, Donato unveiled the trade group’s work plan for 2020, which focuses on disaster recovery and reconstruction-related initiatives and projects after […]
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Perspectivas Globales program has $100K for new startup in P.R.
February 28, 2020
Accelerator program for emerging companies, Perspectivas Globales in Mayagüez, has opened the call for Puerto Rican entrepreneurs and technologists to participate in its 2020 New Startup Competition, which will grant $100,000 in seed funding for a new company to be founded by the competition’s winners. During the competition, participants will begin to define what their […]
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P.R. Manufacturing Extension launches 1st ‘Smart Talent’ program
February 28, 2020
Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension Inc. (PRiMEX) launched its “Smart Talent” — Certification: Talent management and development program to develop a new approach for local entrepreneurs to effectively attract, retain and engage talent. Through the systemic approach to certification, the participant will be able to gain the ability to manage their talents, impacting their business either […]
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Sacred Heart, MIT offer internship opportunity for students interested in Science
February 28, 2020
Sacred Heart University, in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), will offer a pre-college program for high school students interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), with an emphasis on neuroscience, the universities announced. The program is aimed at public and private school students with a minimum GPA […]
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