Destination Marketing Organization Discover Puerto Rico presented the first industry report of the year, highlighting efforts and successes accomplished to reposition the island’s brand, and establishing priorities in which they will focus to continue strengthening the market abroad in 2019. In front of an audience of nearly 400 professionals from the tourism, travel and convention […]
Looking to support companies in the food sector to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act, the Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEx) has launched a program to create food safety plans. The initiative will benefit up to 100 companies engaged in food preparation on a commercial scale, as well as the manufacture, processing, packaging, transport […]
The Federal Agency for Emergency Management approved the allocation of $1.4 million in funds under Category B of the Public Assistance Program for the Municipality of Guaynabo, the Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency, known as COR3, announced. COR3 Executive Director Omar J. Marrero said, “under category B, funds approved by FEMA correspond to […]
With the purpose of advancing the agriculture industry through innovation, the most important conference on agricultural innovation and technology will take place on Saturday, April 6, in the Puerto Rico Convention Center, organizers announced. As in previous years, the event will connect, empower and strengthen relationships in and outside the industry to boost its contribution […]
The myriad benefits of cannabis for Alzheimer’s patients will be the subject of a special event for doctors, patients, caregivers and dispensary technicians to be held Mar. 30 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in San Juan. Attending doctors will benefit by receiving two continuing education credit-hours free of charge, as part of the Puerto […]
FirstBank recently granted $6.5 million in financing to Air-Con Inc., a distributor of air conditioners and commercial refrigeration, for working capital guaranteed by its inventory and accounts receivables. Air-Con Inc., which has offices in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, pioneered in introducing energy saving inverter products to Puerto Rico. It also developed its own Air-Con […]
As part of an initiative to highlight and support tourism, Discover Puerto Rico, Beautiful Destinations — a global tourism company — and Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States included the island in its new campaign titled “United Stories.” This campaign will encompass an array of experiences that elevate, inspire and spur […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Small Business Administration salutes women entrepreneurs who have taken risks in pursuit of their passions and who view setbacks or challenges as just another step to achieve something greater. Our agency and regional office, as well as our district offices throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and […]
The Caribe Hilton has begun taking reservations for stays beginning May 15th, when it will unveil a more than $150 million restoration — a major milestone as the property celebrates its 70th year of operation and as Hilton marks its 100th anniversary. The iconic beachfront property has been closed since Hurricane María struck Puerto Rico […]
By Jeniffer Wiscovitch-Padilla, Center for Investigative Journalism Four days before the results of the “Mortality in Puerto Rico” study were published after Hurricane María, Harvard University reported the findings to the government of Puerto Rico, but was not acknowledged. It was not until “The New York Times” contacted the government to talk about the results […]
World Central Kitchen has announced the opening of a new call to apply for financial grants and technical assistance from the organization’s Plow to Plate support platform launched in 2018. The application and submission cycle to request funds and technical training begins March 15 and closes April 15, 2019, the nonprofit said. The program will […]
Children living at El Centro San Agustín del Coquí in Aguas Buenas will now benefit from a new solar energy system sponsored by the MCS Foundation and Empowered by Light of California to ensure the continuity of services, the nonprofits announced. The children residing at the home are victims of abuse and mistreatment and are […]
A report released Thursday by the U.S. Government Accountability Office confirmed that of the $132 billion that Puerto Rico government officials estimated are needed to rebuild after the 2017 hurricanes, it has only received $4 billion. The Federal Emergency Management Agency —the lead federal agency responsible for assisting Puerto Rico as it recovers — has […]
Puerto Rico’s new car sales reflected a 13.2 percent year-over-year increase in February, the United Automobile Importers Group revealed. The group known as GUIA for its initials in Spanish, represents Puerto Rico’s automotive industry and keeps track of new car sales. February ended with a total of 7,720 units sold in Puerto Rico in contrast […]
Parallel18 (P18) the global startup accelerator that operates since 2015 as part of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust launched the call for applications for the second generation of pre18, its pre-acceleration program for innovative Puerto Rican companies. This time around, Popular and the Center for a New Economy (CNE), through the Puerto […]
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