USACE to solicit $5B contract for Puerto Rico power system stabilization
June 7, 2023
The multiple award task order contract aims to address electric grid needs after years of infrastructural challenges and natural disasters. #NewsismyBusiness
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Xpand opens call for 3rd generation of growth stage companies
June 7, 2023
The program will offer mentoring to Puerto Rican founders of innovative companies on raising capital, exporting, and scaling into new markets. #NewsismyBusiness
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Comptroller: San Juan spent $1.4M on tablets in 2020, with 23% still undistributed
June 6, 2023
The agency said that 13% of the tablets at Head Start centers were defective but had not been referred for repair, while others had yet to be inspected before their warranty expired. #NewsismyBusiness
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Discover Puerto Rico reports $129M in meetings, events for fiscal year 2023
June 6, 2023
Discover Puerto Rico is closing its fiscal year with record highs and world-class events secured as it maintains booking momentum for 2024. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puma, Hot Topic to open stores at Las Catalinas Mall
June 6, 2023
While Puma will occupy a 5,520-square-foot space, Hot Topic will move into a smaller, 2,109-square-foot location. #NewsismyBusiness
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$1.2B preliminary agreement reached in PFAS pollution fight in US
June 5, 2023
It is not clear how Puerto Rico would benefit from this agreement, if at all, yet. #NewsismyBusiness
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Walmart joins Coastal Conservation of Puerto Rico to protect island’s coasts
June 5, 2023
Teaming up with P&G and Coca-Cola, Walmart boosts efforts to combat coastal erosion and promote reforestation. #NewsismyBusiness
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CooperVision announces $500M investment in Puerto Rico
June 2, 2023
The investment will fund facility expansions and create nearly 700 jobs. #NewsismyBusiness
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Tex-Mex chain Fajita Pete’s to open 5 locations in Puerto Rico
June 2, 2023
The first location will open in San Juan by the end of the year. #NewsismyBusiness
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The Flamboyán Arts Fund grants $500K for Puerto Rican arts and culture
June 2, 2023
Grantees of the “En Foco” program were chosen through a participatory grantmaking process that put decision-making into the hands of the artistic community. #NewsismyBusiness
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$1M in FEMA funds for power generators to serve communities
June 2, 2023
The agency will support critical services during an emergency through backup energy. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico gov’t sues 20 companies for PFAS contamination
June 1, 2023
The complaint responds in part to the release in March of proposed drinking water standards by the EPA that limit the maximum acceptable contaminant levels in drinking water. #NewsismyBusiness
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Parallel18 selects 21 startups for 11th Gen acceleration program
June 1, 2023
The chosen companies from multiple countries will join the Puerto Rican-based economic development initiative with the goal of scaling to global markets. #NewsismyBusiness
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Telecom carriers unveil disaster recovery plans at onset of hurricane season
June 1, 2023
Telecom carriers have drafted plans that include stocking up on backup batteries and diesel to keep networks running. #NewsismyBusiness
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3 cruise ships dock in San Juan, injecting $1.3M into Puerto Rico economy
May 31, 2023
Puerto Rico Tourism Co. confirmed the number, adding that professional training will be offered to industry personnel. #NewsismyBusiness
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