First BanCorp. reports $36.3M in 3Q18 net income
October 26, 2018
The financial institution’s loan portfolio grew this quarter despite “meaningful organic reductions” in resolution of non-performing assets.
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Discover Puerto Rico will promote small inns; Tourism Co. to host ‘Voy Turisteando’ fair
October 26, 2018
The “paradores” are known for hospitality and affordable rates.
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P.R. Community Foundation grants $154K to 7 micro incubators
October 26, 2018
Community microenterprise incubators are promoters of economic activity in communities by facilitating the entrepreneurship process of its members.
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Kosher market ripe with opportunities for local businesses looking to export
October 25, 2018
Reaching those markets will be the focus of one of the panel discussions in the group’s upcoming “Made in Puerto Rico Export Summit: Dare to Grow” event, slated for Nov. 8.
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Popular Inc. reports $140.6M in net income for 3Q18
October 25, 2018
Popular Inc. had a busy third quarter, with the closing of its acquisition of Wells Fargo’s auto finance business in Puerto Rico.
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Hispanic Federation launches $2.9M campaign to revitalize P.R.’s coffee sector
October 25, 2018
This initiative evolved out of a task force that was formed after Hurricane María.
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P3s draw market interest as gov’t launches more projects
October 25, 2018
The P3 offers a long-term concession for modernization, expansion and operation of passenger piers.
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American Red Cross launches $3M program to benefit P.R.’s small farmers
October 25, 2018
This project, called "Recuperación Agrícola” (Agricultural Recovery,) is part of its post-storm recovery initiatives.
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FEMA awards $14.2M in recovery funds to PRASA
October 24, 2018
The funds come from FEMA’s Public Assistance Program, and are destined to cover the expenses PRASA has incurred to provide security services.
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NYC & Company, Discover Puerto Rico partner to boost mutual tourism
October 24, 2018
The city-to-island partnership includes a swap of marketing and advertising assets, valued at $300,800.
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Oversight Board certifies Commonwealth, UPR fiscal plans
October 24, 2018
The New Fiscal Plan for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has been updated to reflect more reliable revenue and expenditure data for Fiscal 2018.
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600 entrepreneurs participate in 1st edition of ‘Connect & Grow with Microsoft and LinkedIn’
October 24, 2018
The event brought together experts from Microsoft and LinkedIn, who guided the audience on how to use both platforms to maximize their operations.
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P.R. Treasury Dept. reports $883M in General Fund collections in September
October 23, 2018
The previous highest level was for September 2005 when revenues totaled $778.7 million, Treasury Secretary Teresita Fuentes said.
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Grupo Guayacán celebrates 2nd edition of ‘Guayacán Giving Day’
October 22, 2018
This year, GGI, whose mission is to promote entrepreneurship as a driver of social and economic development for Puerto Rico, celebrates 22 years of a solid track record of impact for the island’s entrepreneurs.
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P.R. retail sales jump 17.4% year-over-year in July, Rosselló says
October 22, 2018
Activity exceeded the $3 billion mark, as stated in a report prepared by the Puerto Rico Trade and Export Company.
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