Allergy and Immunology Summit slated for Oct. 26
October 18, 2019
Seeking to educate local allergy doctors in the most advanced practices and treatments, the Puerto Rican Association of Allergy Physicians (AMPA) will host the Allergy and Immunology Summit Oct. 26, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Isla Verde. “Research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that allergies in children, for example, […]
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Plaza Palma Real promotes the development of local entrepreneurs
October 18, 2019
As part of its reopening, Plaza Palma Real in Humacao announced the creation of the “Develop in Palma” program, which seeks new or existing business proposals from local entrepreneurs to develop them and encourage their entrepreneurial growth. “Develop in Palma” is a program aimed at small and medium-sized businesses interested in developing or expanding strategically, […]
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Walmart invests $6.5M to remodel Supercenter in Canóvanas
October 17, 2019
Retailer Walmart announced that as part of its commitment to job creation and retention, the support to local industry and the promotion of commercial activity, it has invested $6.5 million in the remodeling of its Supercenter in Plaza Canóvanas. “We have been serving Puerto Rico for 27 years and contributing to its socioeconomic development,” said […]
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Allegiant Airlines confirms 5-yr. maintenance partnership with Lufthansa
October 17, 2019
Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR), based in Aguadilla, will provide maintenance services to Allegiant Airlines, which confirmed the five-year agreement during a visit to the facility. During the event, participated by Lufthansa Group and Puerto Rico government executives, it was announced that Allegiant will have its A320 aircraft fleet serviced by LTPR technicians. “LTPR is […]
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Molina Healthcare to offer free education course for doctors
October 17, 2019
Molina Healthcare announced it will be offering its first symposium “Latest Trends in Common Medical Conditions,” as part of its commitment to organize educational activities aimed at doctors. Company President Carlos A. Carrero confirmed the event will take place Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan […]
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U.S. Patent Office heads intellectual property trainings for educators
October 17, 2019
In an effort to continue stimulating the accelerated growth of entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico, so that it serves as an engine for the economic and social progress, multisectoral alliance Echar Pa’lante, the University of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Patent Office recently launched a series of intellectual property workshops for educators. The […]
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PRHTA seeks to ‘empower, educate, inspire’ at annual convention
October 17, 2019
Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association (PRHTA) executives announced details of their upcoming three-day annual convention, which will focus on “Empowering, Educating and Inspiring” through a series of activities. The convention is slated to take place Nov. 5-7 at the Caribe Hilton hotel. “After a short pause in producing the only annual convention for hotel […]
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Consumer spending shrinks by 9% from ’12-’17, as population also declined
October 16, 2019
Consumer spending in Puerto Rico contracted by nearly 9% from 2012 to 2017, when the island’s population also consistently declined, according to statistics released by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. Consumer spending — which contracted by an average of 1.8% annually during the period — measures the goods and services purchased […]
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P.R. Tourism Co. looks to integrate towns into the sector’s growth strategy
October 16, 2019
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. intends to continue integrating the island’s 78 municipalities into efforts related to promoting economic development as a result of tourism activity. During the “First Municipal Tourism Summit” participants had the opportunity to receive information on how to integrate the initiatives that the agency has launched to develop tourism in every […]
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Operation Stonegarden grant program reaches 10-yr., $12M milestone in Caribbean border
October 16, 2019
The Ramey Border Patrol sector announced the award of $2.6 million under the Fiscal 2020 Operation Stonegarden grant program for territorial and municipal law enforcement partners in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “Since he inception in our area of the Operation Stonegarden grant program, local partners have been able to receive additional funding […]
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The KPI Institute to certify co.’s in P.R./DR on performance indicators
October 16, 2019
Making strategic decisions and accurate analysis of data is a daily challenge in managing companies and organizations. Looking to train a range of professionals in measuring organizational performance, The KPI Institute, a global leader in research and education of key performance indicators (KPI), will be offering a program leading to certification in KPI in Puerto […]
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Actress Dawson stars in new Hilton campaign encouraging travel to P.R.
October 15, 2019
Hilton hotels unveiled an inspirational campaign called “Carry on Puerto Rico,” intended to encourage travel to Puerto Rico, featuring actress Rosario Dawson, whose family hails from the island. The campaign captures the spirit of one of the Caribbean’s most treasured destinations and conveys how visitors, especially those coming from the U.S. mainland, can immerse themselves […]
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13 Puerto Rican co.’s lock down $5.2M+ in sales on trade mission to Spain
October 15, 2019
A delegation of 13 Puerto Rican companies locked down more than $5.2 million in sales during a recent commercial mission to Spain, coordinated by Puerto Rico Emprende, an initiative run by Puerto Rico Trade and Export. “Spanish companies showed great interest in the offer of local products and services that we took to the mission,” […]
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Parallel18 Ventures pumps $225K into 4 startups added to its portfolio
October 15, 2019
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust invested $225,000 in four startups through the follow-up fund parallel18 Ventures, created to speed up the growth of promising young companies that complete parallel18’s acceleration program and raise additional capital. This round, the funds were awarded to four companies from Puerto Rico, Colombia and Canada that were […]
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Hospital Metropolitano inaugurates new $1.5M women’s health center
October 14, 2019
With an investment of $1.5 million, the Hospital Metropolitano recently inaugurated a comprehensive women’s health center called the D’ Mujer Health & Prevention Center, company officials announced. The new unit enables the medical facility to expand its range of services to address the health of Puerto Rican women, who in addition to having access to […]
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