T-Mobile unveils $200K mobile sales and service unit for Humacao customers
March 22, 2019
Wireless carrier T-Mobile Puerto Rico unveiled its new mobile sales and service unit, which it will use to serve customers in Humacao and the island’s eastern flank. The company invested $200,000 in the 325 square-foot unit, which will initially employ 11 people and will be stationed at Plaza Palma Real, where T-Mobile lost a store […]
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P.R. population not displaced by hurricanes for now — It’s the economy, study says
March 21, 2019
People invested in Puerto Rico’s long-term disaster recovery efforts face many obstacles, including — but not limited to — debt, recession, stronger hurricanes, utilities, and sovereignty. All these challenges require robust, independent, and trustworthy socio-economic data to lay the foundation for successful private investment and public policy, according to a paper written by a team […]
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Discover P.R. outlines 1st year efforts to reposition the island’s brand
March 21, 2019
Destination Marketing Organization Discover Puerto Rico presented the first industry report of the year, highlighting efforts and successes accomplished to reposition the island’s brand, and establishing priorities in which they will focus to continue strengthening the market abroad in 2019. In front of an audience of nearly 400 professionals from the tourism, travel and convention […]
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PRiMEX launches program to support food businesses create safety plans
March 21, 2019
Looking to support companies in the food sector to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act, the Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEx) has launched a program to create food safety plans. The initiative will benefit up to 100 companies engaged in food preparation on a commercial scale, as well as the manufacture, processing, packaging, transport […]
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3A Press Corp. in Lajas among nation’s SBA’s top small businesses
March 21, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year winners, including 3A Press Corp. in Lajas. Each of the winners have been invited to attend ceremonies in Washington, D.C. on May 5-6 where they will be honored with their individual award. During the ceremonies, SBA will announce the 2019 National […]
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DirecTV generation rehabilitates 9 houses for families in Loíza
March 21, 2019
Through its social responsibility program, DirecTV Generation and the “Piedra, Papel Tijeras” initiative, announced the completion of two social impact projects in Puerto Rico as part of its commitment to the resilience of the Island after the passage of Hurricane María. Nine homes in the municipality of Loíza were rehabilitated and a farm in Trujillo […]
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FEMA allocates $1.4M to town of Guaynabo through Public Assistance Program
March 20, 2019
The Federal Agency for Emergency Management approved the allocation of $1.4 million in funds under Category B of the Public Assistance Program for the Municipality of Guaynabo, the Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency, known as COR3, announced. COR3 Executive Director Omar J. Marrero said, “under category B, funds approved by FEMA correspond to […]
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Agrohack conference to focus on future of food, medicinal cannabis
March 20, 2019
With the purpose of advancing the agriculture industry through innovation, the most important conference on agricultural innovation and technology will take place on Saturday, April 6, in the Puerto Rico Convention Center, organizers announced. As in previous years, the event will connect, empower and strengthen relationships in and outside the industry to boost its contribution […]
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Workshop slated for Mar. 30 on benefits of cannabis for Alzheimer patients
March 20, 2019
The myriad benefits of cannabis for Alzheimer’s patients will be the subject of a special event for doctors, patients, caregivers and dispensary technicians to be held Mar. 30 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in San Juan. Attending doctors will benefit by receiving two continuing education credit-hours free of charge, as part of the Puerto […]
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Puerto Rico Society of CPAs to provide orientation sessions through Facebook Live
March 20, 2019
As the April 15 income tax return filing deadline looms, the Puerto Rico Society of CPAs has launched its tax orientation campaign, which this year has extended to digital platforms such as Facebook. “For the first time we use live transmissions via Facebook to receive and answer questions from the public,” said Cecilia C. Columbus […]
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Café Bistro Hacienda Lealtad opens at the UPR-Mayagüez
March 20, 2019
The Café Bistro Hacienda Lealtad, a food and beverage concession, opened at the School of Business Administration at the University of Puerto Rico’s Mayagüez campus, school officials announced. The lease agreement provides income to the college, while covering a need for people who work and study in that building, whose location is far from food […]
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FirstBank grants $6.5M in financing to Air-Con Inc.
March 19, 2019
FirstBank recently granted $6.5 million in financing to Air-Con Inc., a distributor of air conditioners and commercial refrigeration, for working capital guaranteed by its inventory and accounts receivables. Air-Con Inc., which has offices in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, pioneered in introducing energy saving inverter products to Puerto Rico. It also developed its own Air-Con […]
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P.R. to be featured in ‘United Stories’ initiative to promote tourism assets globally
March 19, 2019
As part of an initiative to highlight and support tourism, Discover Puerto Rico, Beautiful Destinations — a global tourism company — and Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States included the island in its new campaign titled “United Stories.” This campaign will encompass an array of experiences that elevate, inspire and spur […]
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Op-Ed: SBA celebrates Women’s History Month by promoting female entrepreneurship
March 19, 2019
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Small Business Administration salutes women entrepreneurs who have taken risks in pursuit of their passions and who view setbacks or challenges as just another step to achieve something greater. Our agency and regional office, as well as our district offices throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and […]
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Bacardí Corp. in Cataño recognized for ‘Bat Conservation Awareness’ project
March 19, 2019
Bats are more than just an icon on a label for Bacardí. The company, synonymous with the world’s only flying mammal, stepped up its environmental stewardship efforts at the world’s largest premium rum distillery in Cataño to create a full-circle bat conservation campaign in 2018. The initiative was applauded during the annual WHC Conservation Conference […]
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