Karama Neal, administrator of the USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service, was on the island last week to get a firsthand look at funded projects. #NewsismyBusiness
The Biden administration has allocated nearly $500 million for Puerto Rico’s broadband programs. #NewsismyBusiness
The list of projects includes rural community aqueduct systems in need of upgrades and new equipment. #NewsismyBusiness
The goal is to achieve a 10% to 15% growth by creating experiences for visitors, so they stay beyond their convention events. #NewsismyBusiness
Executives said the partnership had been in the works for more than a year as part of Suiza Dairy’s strategic marketing plan. #NewsismyBusiness
The new model is initially available in Puerto Rico in two versions: Cayenne and Cayenne S. #NewsismyBusiness
During the latter half of this year, Liberty will continue to migrate AT&T’s system into its own. #NewsismyBusiness
Over the past 10 years, the government received a total of $1.4 billion in casino revenue. #NewsismyBusiness
So far this year, 2,376 petitions have been filed at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. #NewsismyBusiness
The UPR formally established the Retirement System Trust of the University of Puerto Rico in 2016. #NewsismyBusiness
Rural cooperatives, including current and previous USDA borrowers, must submit their Letters of Intent on or before 11:59 p.m., Sept. 15, 2023. #NewsismyBusiness
Puerto Rico’s economy is strong enough to mitigate the recent interest rate increases implemented by the Federal Reserve to fight inflation in the U.S. economy, First BanCorp. CEO Aurelio Alemán said. #NewsismyBusiness
Best Petroleum Corp., which has the rights to the Gulf brand in Puerto Rico, said the deal excludes the island’s operations. #NewsismyBusiness
The store will open at the Plaza del Parque shopping center, with more to come in 2024. #NewsismyBusiness
The funding aims to help the businesses cover marketing expenses, capital improvements, and physical and technological upgrades and other costs. #NewsismyBusiness
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