T-Mobile lands naming rights for new entertainment complex in San Juan
March 4, 2020
T-Mobile is deepening its commitment to Puerto Rico, landing exclusive naming rights for Distrito T-Mobile, a new entertainment complex in San Juan opening in April 2020. In partnership with PRISA Group and ASM Global, the wireless carrier unveiled the Distrito T-Mobile, “underscoring its commitment to the island as it rebuilds following Hurricane María and recent […]
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Discover Puerto Rico reaches out to diaspora to #GoForPuertoRico
March 4, 2020
The Puerto Rican diaspora is key for the evolution of the tourism sector, which is one of the island’s fastest growing economic segments. The diaspora are front-line ambassadors and one of the biggest supporters of Puerto Rico. With that in mind, Discover Puerto Rico has reached out to the diaspora in specific U.S. markets with […]
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P18Ventures adds $1.35M to its investment portfolio
March 4, 2020
CINCO Engineering, DataWifi, and Dokimi, Inc — owner of both EduSynch and Levely — are the latest companies to join P18Ventures, a follow-up investment portfolio of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology, and Research Trust’s international startup initiative that includes a business accelerator and various sub-programs. As part of the fundraising ecosystem’s ongoing growth, the Science […]
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FCC proposes $200M+ in fines against wireless carriers for selling location info
March 3, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed fines against the four largest wireless carriers serving the U.S. mainland — three in Puerto Rico — for apparently selling access to their customers’ location information without taking reasonable measures to protect against unauthorized access to that information. As a result, T-Mobile faces a proposed fine of more than […]
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SME Puerto Rico opens call for SME Digital Awards 2020
March 3, 2020
The Puerto Rico Sales and Marketing Executives Association is opening the call to advertising agencies, brands, media and startups to nominate their best digital campaigns and initiatives for the SME Digital Awards. To qualify, the campaigns must have been executed between the months of January to December 2019, although they may show results until February […]
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P.R. Trade and Export opens call for 2nd Innova program cycle
March 3, 2020
Looking to promote business innovation, the Puerto Rico Trade and Export Company and the INprende business organization have announced the second call for the Puerto Rico Innova program, an initiative that seeks to empower future entrepreneurs. The initiative seeks to help up-and-coming businesses with high potential for expansion and development, Secretary of Economic Development and […]
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Triple-S Management Corp. has received 45 earthquake-related claims
March 2, 2020
Triple-S Management Corp. has received 45 earthquake-related claims and expects losses of approximately $8.5 million to its property and casualty line of business, company CEO Bobby García confirmed upon revealing the latest quarterly results. In a call with analysts to discuss the fourth quarter results, García said the numbers for its Triple-S Propiedad division breaks […]
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New St.Gría cocktail line breaks the mold with unique flavor combinations
March 2, 2020
Sangria lovers are about to get a taste of a new line of the popular cocktail, St.Gria, produced by a husband and wife team that have concocted three unique flavor combinations that blend fresh juices, teas and spices. The first batch of the St.Gría line, which has been in the development and tasting stage for […]
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Mercy Corps turns vulnerable communities into ‘Resilience Centers’
March 2, 2020
Thirteen out of the 17 Community Resilience Centers developed by Mercy Corps with the sponsorship of Walmart Puerto Rico, met for the first time over the weekend to celebrate achievements, share learnings and continue preparing for the possibility of a future natural disaster while leveraging on their assets to develop their local economy. The Resilience […]
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‘STEM en tu Pueblo’ arrives in Ponce
March 2, 2020
With the interest of providing informal STEM learning activities to children and youth in the most affected areas of the southwest, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust and its STEM Education Program created the initiative, “STEM en tu Pueblo,” with the support of the Angel Ramos Foundation to make it available to educators […]
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Nestlé Professional pours $1.5M into P.R. to grow coffee market
February 28, 2020
Nestlé Professional announced today that it has placed its newest Nescafé coffee equipment in 78 Wendy’s restaurants throughout Puerto Rico, representing a $1.5 million investment in the bean-to-cup coffee dispensers that will offer a variety of options to consumers. At the push of a button, the bean-to-cup brewer grinds whole beans, then brews and dispenses […]
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U.S. Census Bureau surveyors to begin visiting P.R. homes on Mar. 15
February 28, 2020
U.S. Census Bureau surveyors will begin visiting Puerto Rico homes starting Mar. 15, inviting residents to participate in the assessment that takes place every 10 years, said Jeff Behler, director of the U.S. Census Bureau’s New York Regional Office. During a joint press conference with the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics, he said during the […]
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Perspectivas Globales program has $100K for new startup in P.R.
February 28, 2020
Accelerator program for emerging companies, Perspectivas Globales in Mayagüez, has opened the call for Puerto Rican entrepreneurs and technologists to participate in its 2020 New Startup Competition, which will grant $100,000 in seed funding for a new company to be founded by the competition’s winners. During the competition, participants will begin to define what their […]
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P.R. Manufacturing Extension launches 1st ‘Smart Talent’ program
February 28, 2020
Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension Inc. (PRiMEX) launched its “Smart Talent” — Certification: Talent management and development program to develop a new approach for local entrepreneurs to effectively attract, retain and engage talent. Through the systemic approach to certification, the participant will be able to gain the ability to manage their talents, impacting their business either […]
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FEMA, COR3 assign $44M+ to fix road signs, roads, baseball fields, public bldgs
February 27, 2020
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Central Office for recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, obligated more than $44 million for recovery efforts related to Hurricane María. Among the nine projects that were obligated are those for the Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP, in Spanish), the University of Puerto Rico […]
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