P18 announces 40 co.’s that will participate in the Pre18 preparatory program
March 9, 2018
Business accelerator Parallel18 (P18), announced that 40 local companies were selected to enter the pre-18 preparatory program that begins in April and will grant $20,000 in funds, among other benefits, for the development of their businesses.
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Colmena66 hosts 10 women-led entrepreneurial organizations
March 9, 2018
Colmena66 marked International Women’s Day by noting the importance of female entrepreneurship, noting its network includes 10 business-building organizations that support women in Puerto Rico.
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P.R. Vector Control Unit unveils mosquito-control strategy
March 9, 2018
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust held its first Open House for the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit (PRVCU) to present its strategy for the integrated management of vectors, and also highlight the projects the initiative has undertaken since its creation in September 2016.
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Hispanic coalition asks Congress for stronger oversight for P.R.’s recovery
March 8, 2018
Hispanic Leadership Fund President Mario H. López and nine other signatories from free market organizations sent a letter to key members of Congress, calling for a hearing on the lack of progress made by the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) Oversight Board in the 18 months of their commission.
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P.R. delegation to participate in business matchmaking event in Colombia
March 6, 2018
Puerto Rico entrepreneurs looking to learn about Colombia’s exportable product offer will be participating in Business Matchmaking 70, organized by ProColombia, an agency that promotes the country’s foreign investment, exports, tourism and brand.
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Experts to help P.R. businesses grow at Lean Leadership & Innovation Summit
March 5, 2018
Three experts will be headlining this year’s Lean Leadership & Innovation Summit, March 14-15 at Universidad del Este, aimed at helping Puerto Rico’s small and global companies recover and grow from the interruptions Hurricane María caused in recent months.
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Hospital Metropolitano Dr. Susoni in Arecibo invests $650K in new facilities
March 5, 2018
With an investment of more than $650,000, the largest network of affiliated hospitals in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, Metro Pavia Health System announced the expansion of the Dr. Susoni Metropolitan Hospital in Arecibo through the addition of offices in the Metropolitan Office Building.
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PRIMEX supports recovery of local industry, preparation for future disasters
March 1, 2018
In the days following the disaster, companies experienced disruption of operations due to the absence of electricity, loss of human resources, dislocations in the supply chain and total absence of telecommunications.
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Grupo Guayacán announces recruiting for 6th edition of I-Corps P.R.
February 27, 2018
Grupo Guayacán Inc. (GGI) announced the return of its I-Corps Puerto Rico (I-Corps PR) program with the official call for applications for its 6th cohort, which will take place during April and May at the Universidad del Este (UNE) in Carolina.
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P.R. film industry poised to make $225M in FY’18; Premieres locally filmed series
February 26, 2018
Puerto Rico’s film industry is set to generate $225 million for the island’s economy this fiscal year ending in June, with several television and film projects in the pipeline that will generate some 12,000 jobs, government officials said Sunday.
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P.R. Institute of Statistics asks court to resolve Board composition dispute
February 22, 2018
The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics filed a motion at the San Juan Superior Court reiterating its request for declaratory judgment and injunction requested following the legal controversy that arose last summer, related to the composition of its Board, which has not yet been resolved.
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Green Spirit Industries Inc. breaks ground on Fajardo medicinal cannabis clinic
February 14, 2018
Green Spirit Industries Inc. through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Project 1493 LLC, announced it has begun construction on its fifth planned medical cannabis dispensary location in Puerto Rico.
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3rd edition of “The Battle of the Buildings–P.R.” kicks off
February 10, 2018
As part of the efforts to develop and promote better and enhanced energy practices in Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Alliance (PR-EESA) announced the submissions period for “The Battle of the Buildings–Puerto Rico 2017 Edition.”
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MOU puts $10B+ in contracts accessible to Latino businesses in PR/US
February 8, 2018
The National Association of State Latino Chambers of Commerce (NASLCC) and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) signed in Chicago a memorandum of understanding to provide training, and business opportunities for Latino businesses in the United States and Puerto Rico, the nonprofits announced.
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“Mi Casa Resistente” project launched at Martín Peña Channel
February 7, 2018
Several trade groups announced the start of the “Mi Casa Resistente” community project, with the aim of providing safe housing alternatives in the Martín Peña Channel for families affected by Hurricane María.
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