Canadian energy firm gets $21M order to build ‘net-zero’ homes in Puerto Rico
September 21, 2021
EnerDynamic Hybrid Technologies Corp., a Canadian company that does business in Puerto Rico, announced it has received an order for 141 storm- and earthquake-resistant homes in Arroyo, Carolina, and Vega Baja, representing $21 million in revenue. The so-called “net-zero” homes average about $150,000 and are developed with “virtually indestructible building materials powered by its ultra-light […]
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UPR Law School Trust to sponsor symposium on bankruptcy
September 21, 2021
The University of Puerto Rico Law School Trust announces the Symposium on Bankruptcy, an event aimed at both the practicing lawyer in the bankruptcy area, lawyers interested in the area and students. The virtual event will take place Sept. 29-30, starting at 9 a.m. through the Zoom platform. The event will feature the participation of […]
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Bilateral efforts between Puerto Rico-Orlando building strong ties for economic growth
September 20, 2021
ORLANDO, FL — Strengthening of commercial relations between Puerto Rico and this central Florida city by creating bilateral opportunities for business development and contributing to Puerto Rico’s reconstruction — especially in the southern region — was part of the recent visit of Gaby Ortigoni, executive director of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando […]
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Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Assoc. to host Blockchain Week, Dec. 6-12
September 20, 2021
The Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association (PRBTA), in collaboration with Metaverso, CoinAgenda Caribbean, Limitless, and Invest PR announced the first edition of “Puerto Rico Blockchain Week” to take place Dec. 6-12 in San Juan. During the week, attendees will have the opportunity to connect via various events such as workshops, meetings and meet ups with […]
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Coffee, tradition, and entrepreneurship. What Hacienda San Pedro learned.
September 20, 2021
EDITOR’S NOTE: This post is a collaboration from Grupo Guayacán, as part of its 25 Days of Giving campaign. It’s hard to resist a hot, frothy, fragrant cup of coffee served at the perfect time. Coffee lovers will understand. Therefore, we may think that the business of serving coffee has assured success. But this is […]
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US Economic Dev’t Admin. grants $16M to EcoExploratorio project
September 17, 2021
The US Economic Development Administration is awarding a $16 million grant to Ecoexploratorio, Inc., San Juan, Puerto Rico, to construct a disaster preparedness, recovery education, and training center and ensure continuity of operations during natural disasters. The EDA grant will be matched with $4 million in local investment, said US Secretary of Commerce Gina M. […]
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Puerto Rico Tourism Co. adds 8 new certified co.’s to its Agrotourism program
September 17, 2021
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company announced the certification of eight new Puerto Rican companies in its Agrotourism Program, for which they also received an incentive of $3,000 and participated in two workshops on Agrotourism in the Digital Era. The eight certified companies are: Hacienda Chocolat in Fajardo; Hacienda Verde Tahiti in Cabo Rojo; La Finca […]
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Treasury Dept. confirms Premium Pay compensation program open for eligible workers
September 17, 2021
Employers of specific private sector industries can now access the link in their SURI accounts to request the payment of additional compensation, or Premium Pay, for employees who meet the eligibility requirements, Treasury Department Interim Secretary Ángel Pantoja-Rodríguez said. The $2,000 Premium Pay payment comes from a $200 million fund allocated by Gov. Pedro R. […]
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CNE: Puerto Rico economy dealing with 3 ‘systemic shocks’
September 16, 2021
Puerto Rico’s short term economic performance is “overshadowed by a large cloud of uncertainty,” as the island’s government concurrently addresses the impacts of three systemic shocks: the COVID-19 pandemic; Hurricane María; and the central government’s bankruptcy, said Sergio Marxuach, Center for a New Economy’s Policy Director and Editor of the think tank’s publication: The CNE […]
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LMA Aviation signs 10-yr. lease with Ports for Ceiba facility
September 16, 2021
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority and LMA Aviation signed a 10-year lease for the use of facilities at the José Aponte de la Torre de Ceiba regional airport, it was announced. LMA Aviation is a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) that offers complete fuel services at that eastern-region airport, as well as ground handling services and […]
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Prime Air unveils plans for $1.4M temperature-controlled storage facility
September 16, 2021
With an investment of $1.4 million and applying the “most advanced technology and infrastructure,” Puerto Rican global transportation and logistics services company, Prime Air Corp. began the construction of its second temperature-controlled warehouse in the cargo area of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. The facility seeks to supply the growing demand from pharmaceutical companies […]
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Business leaders list opportunities for ‘manufacturing of the future’
September 15, 2021
As part of the activities to mark “Manufacturing Week 2021” locally and in the US mainland, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension Inc. (PRiMEX), held a round table with business leaders, who discussed the opportunities and how the manufacturing of the future will be built. Leaders agreed that Puerto Rico needs to maintain the existing manufacturing industry, […]
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Science Trust, ISACA unveil new certification in emerging technologies
September 15, 2021
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust in agreement with the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) announced it will offer for the first time a professional certificate in emerging technologies. The session provides training, practice, and examination in emerging sectors such as cloud, IoT technology, blockchain and artificial intelligence. This certificate is […]
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Mennonite Health System inaugurates $6M projects in Caguas hospital
September 15, 2021
The Mennonite Health System unveiled its new Specialized Rehabilitation Unit at its Caguas hospital, which will soon begin to offer services to manage the recovery of patients whose functionality has been affected by a health condition. The hospital system also announced that a new and remodeled Intensive Care Unit is already in operation. Both projects […]
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SBA’s Guzman announces 2 new Women’s Business Centers in Puerto Rico
September 14, 2021
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Guzman announced the launch of two Women’s Business Centers (WBC) in Puerto Rico, at the Ana G. Méndez University in Gurabo and Friends of Puerto Rico. Guzman — who kicked off National Small Business Week, which runs Sept. 13-15, during her first visit to Puerto Rico — confirmed the […]
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