Institute of Culture, Grupo Guayacán join to promote cultural entrepreneurship
August 16, 2019
The Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and Grupo Guayacán Inc. have signed a collaborative agreement to offer training services, support and mentoring to participants of the institute’s Cultural Factories and staff. As part of the agreement, the Institute will offer Guayacán the use of its facilities for its business development programs. “One of the Institute’s […]
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United Retailers Association opens call for entrepreneurial competition
August 16, 2019
A total of 60 new entrepreneurs will have a chance to turn their business idea into reality through the “CUD Start Your Business” competition, an initiative by the United Retailers Association that offers tools needed to establish a business. Participants have until Aug. 22 to submit their proposals through the centrounido.com website. “We are convinced […]
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Ports begins $10M runway upgrades in Arecibo, Mayagüez, Ceiba airports
August 15, 2019
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority will be making runway improvements at the Arecibo, Ceiba, and Mayagüez airports, representing an investment of $10.2 million, agency Executive Director Anthony Maceira said. Ports has a pavement inspection program at all airports under its jurisdiction, according to the standards set by the Federal Aviation Administration and the American Society […]
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Grupo Guayacán picks 27 finalists for ’19 EnterPRize competition
August 15, 2019
A “record-breaking” group of 27 start-ups kicked off the finalist phase of Grupo Guayacán Inc.’s 2019 EnterPRize Competition, the entity announced. More than 30 collaborators, sponsors, and mentors participated in a judging session on Aug. 9, in which they evaluated pitches from 40 semi-finalists to select the group that would go on to compete for […]
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P.R.’s Bidwise included in Inc. Magazine’s America’s 5000 fastest-growing private co.’s
August 15, 2019
Bidwise, a Puerto Rico-based technology company that provides performance marketing services to online retailers, has been recognized by Inc. Magazine on its list of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America. Bidwise helps online stores increase sales through its commerce advertising platform, which delivers ads based on a user’s shopping intent. Each year, Inc. Magazine […]
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Spotery receives $225K Nat’l Science Foundation grant for geo-location project
August 15, 2019
Spotery receives $225K National Science Foundation grant for geo-location project Spotery, a company that operates a system to manage under-used space in Puerto Rico, received a $225,000 grant from the National Science Foundation and its Small Business Innovation Research program to conduct research and development for a “Geolocation Name System Development” project. The goal of […]
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National University College launches revamped National School of Culinary Arts
August 15, 2019
National University College unveiled the new offering of its National School of Culinary Arts, through which it will run a culinary arts programs in its 13 extension centers, President Gloria E. Baquero announced. The curriculum will be “comprehensive and tempered” to the demands of the labor market. “Students need access to new information, trends and […]
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CBP launching Mobile Passport Control in P.R. on Aug. 27
August 14, 2019
The San Juan Field Office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the upcoming implementation of Mobile Passport Control in three points of entry in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico. U.S. citizens and Canadian visitors will now have the option of MPC processing. MPC expedites the entry to the United States from foreign by using a […]
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Mercy Corps offers workshops, grants for micro and small entrepreneurs
August 14, 2019
Some 50 micro and small entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to receive grants and specialized support to strengthen their businesses, as part of efforts to increase economic resilience of businesses and communities conducted by international humanitarian organization Mercy Corps Puerto Rico. Entrepreneurs will be able to compete for Mercy Corps’ assistance through its Puerto Rico […]
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$120M, 579-suite Hyatt Resort at Coco Beach opens in Río Grande
August 13, 2019
The Resort at Coco Beach, a property affiliated with the Hyatt brand, has officially opened in Rio Grande, featuring 579 ocean-front suites situated on a secluded 1,000-acre peninsula within a private development on the island’s northeast coast. As this media outlet reported in June, the former Gran Meliá Puerto Rico Hotel was acquired by Monarch […]
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2020 Census releases tagline, logo in 12 languages in addition to English
August 13, 2019
The U.S. Census Bureau announced it has completed the release of its 2020 Census platform (tagline and logo) for 12 languages in addition to English. The “Shape your future. START HERE.” platform is incorporated across Census Bureau outreach and partnership awareness materials and will become more visible as the 2020 Census advertising campaign launches in […]
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PRiMEX ranked 1st place among peer network in U.S. mainland
August 13, 2019
The Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension Inc. (known as PRiMEX) landed the top ranking from the Network of the National Institute of Standards and Technology/Manufacturing Extension Partnership of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the entity announced. The organization offers training, technical and business support to improve the competitiveness of companies, processes and human resources. Among the […]
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Miami-based Cansortium opens 2nd Fluent medical cannabis clinic in P.R.
August 13, 2019
Cansortium Inc., a provider of medical cannabis operating under the Fluent brand, recently opened its second clinic in Puerto Rico, at the San Patricio Town Center in Guaynabo. “The opening of our second Fluent dispensary in Puerto Rico is further evidence that we are executing our growth plan by steadily expanding our dispensary network to […]
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PRASA completes restructuring of $1B in debt with 2 federal agencies
August 12, 2019
The government of Puerto Rico has reached an agreement with a pair of federal agencies to restructure some $1 billion in Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority debt. According to a press release PRASA and the Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority, or AAFAF, reached an understanding with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Water and […]
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Walmart Puerto Rico chosen to expand Sofía Vergara’s collection
August 12, 2019
Walmart Puerto Rico recently unveiled the clothing collection of entrepreneur and actress Sofía Vergara, which is expanding its reach and distribution. The chain stores in Puerto Rico are the first and only to have the Sofía Jeans collection available for sale in the nation, the retailer said. “We’re proud that Walmart Puerto Rico was chosen […]
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