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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Triple-S reports $30.9M in net income for 2Q19, stays ‘positive’ on P.R.’s economy
August 12, 2019
Triple-S Management Corp. revealed second quarter results showing a year-over-year net income increase to $30.9 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, versus net loss of $38.7 million, or $1.68 per share, in the prior-year period. It also reported adjusted net income of $25.7 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, versus adjusted net loss of $37.3 […]
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T-Mobile 2nd annual ‘Changemaker Challenge’ for young visionaries
August 9, 2019
T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Foundation and nonprofit Ashoka kicked off the second-annual T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge, a nationwide contest to mobilize the next generation of youth who are ready to create positive change in their communities. Through Sept. 26, youth teams can enter the challenge by submitting a project that drives social change in one of three […]
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New Fortress Energy, Boys & Girls Club of P.R host back-to-school fair
August 9, 2019
More than 300 children from the Boys & Girls Club in Las Margaritas participated in a back-to-school fair, organized by New Fortress Energy, an energy infrastructure company committed to supporting youth education in science and technology. In addition to providing school supplies and support, the fair featured robotics workshops designed to introduce students to science, […]
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Startup Hub Caribbean by Facebook and parallel18 wraps up its 1st generation
August 9, 2019
The closing event for Startup Hub Caribbean, a program by Facebook and Puerto Rican accelerator parallel18, showcased the growth and impact of 10 startups that are helping improve their communities’ access to high-quality education, jobs, and technology. The Demo Day took place in parallel18’s HQ, in San Juan and was the final phase of a […]
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Op-Ed: SBA initiatives support veterans’ entrepreneurial success
August 9, 2019
Every day, tens of thousands of American troops risk their lives and sacrifice time with their families to protect our national security and keep us safe. Through their strength and commitment, they protect our nation, liberties, freedom and way of life. The Defense Department keeps our military members safe while serving; and once our heroes […]
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PACIV founder becomes 1st Puerto Rican to get Harvard leadership fellowship
August 9, 2019
Jorge L. Rodríguez, CEO and founder of PACIV, a local company and global leader in industrial automation solutions, has been awarded a fellowship at Harvard University’s Advance Leadership Initiative, becoming the first Puerto Rican to receive the opportunity. Harvard University launched the “Advanced Leadership Initiative (ALI) Fellowship” in 2005, to create a new third stage […]
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