Puerto Rico’s ad industry expands, hiring in digital
July 3, 2014
Midway through 2014, it may be too early yet to say for sure whether Puerto Rico's advertising industry will grow, stay flat or lose ground this year but one thing is sure: even in these difficult economic times for the island, some agencies are growing and clients continue to advertise.
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Puerto Rican eyewear company finds welcome at Sears
July 2, 2014
Growing step by step has set COA Sunglasses on the path to success but it took a campaign on Antrocket.com to get it off the ground.
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Next for Puerto Rico’s Antrocket: Equity crowdfunding
July 1, 2014
Since its launch in February 2013, Antrocket.com has raised nearly $100,000 in funds for sundry enterprises, will soon add a new category to its lineup of fundable projects and intends to be a player in equity crowdfunding once the federal law allowing this type of activity is implemented.
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Loíza St. energized by wave of new restaurants, stores
June 4, 2014
A wave of new developments is sweeping across Loíza Street, injecting renewed vibrancy into this well-known sector of San Juan and highlighting once again the area's resilience in the face of Puerto Rico's endless recession.
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PREPA, Nissan pave way for arrival of electric cars
May 22, 2014
A major hurdle to marketing electric vehicles in Puerto Rico has been the absence of a network of charging stations, but a cooperative agreement between the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority and Nissan Motor Co. signed Wednesday now paves the way for the introduction later this year of the first electric car: the Nissan Leaf.
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Puerto Rico has big potential as food mecca
May 2, 2014
Positioning Puerto Rico as a gastronomic tourism destination could yield more visitors, grow agriculture to make the island more sustainable and create jobs, food and hospitality industry professionals said ahead of the first Conference of Gastronomic Tourism of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean to be held next week.
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P.R. Conservation Trust seeks new investment advisor
April 23, 2014
The Puerto Rico Conservation Trust is one of the island's most prestigious organizations and a leader in land conservation. But like individuals and institutions alike it needs to maximize its income, which is why it is seeking a new financial investment advisor.
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Leasing options open doors to buying solar technology
April 22, 2014
Puerto Rico consumers unable to invest in costly solar energy technology for the home have a new option: leasing.
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Solar homes: A hot market that’s slowly rising
April 21, 2014
Solar power is red-hot these days. Yet this clean, dependable and economical energy source still has plenty of room to grow in Puerto Rico where solar homes are few.
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Vanilla Bean Cupcakery: A franchise in the making?
March 31, 2014
Couple a delectable recipe at an accessible price with the Puerto Rican consumer's love of sweets and it pretty much explains the success behind a cupcake business that suddenly seems to be all over the place.
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Casals Festival to downsize again next year
March 20, 2014
The Casals Festival, the yearly musical fest founded by cellist Pablo Casals, closed its 58th season on March 15 with a sold-out performance by André Watts. The 2015 season is already in the works but one thing is certain: expect more downsizing.
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Scotiabank branch closing to leave a hole in Golden Mile
March 14, 2014
Scotiabank is closing its long-time Hato Rey branch, smack in the heart of the Golden Mile, and consolidating it into Scotia Tower on Piñero Ave.
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Community pharmacies expect revenue growth for ’14
March 13, 2014
The troubled economy and competition from U.S. pharmacy chains notwithstanding, Puerto Rico's community pharmacies are holding their own and are likely to experience growth this year, according to the head of a cooperative of pharmacy owners.
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Aguadilla airport distribution center project draws 2 bids
March 3, 2014
Two proposals have been submitted to date for the lease, design, construction and operation of a distribution center at the Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla, according to Puerto Rico Trade & Export Co. officials.
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PR Trade looks to boost occupancy rates, rental income
March 3, 2014
Puerto Rico Trade and Export will review the rental rates of its commercial properties in a move to increase occupancy rates and boost rental income, the public corporation's main source of revenue, this media outlet learned.
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