Open Society Foundations opens 2nd round of youth fellowships in P.R.
February 24, 2020
The Puerto Rico Youth Fellowship is opening the call for a second round of funding, the first in 2020, to support community activism in Puerto Rico with up to $45,000 in scholarships to continue developing and connecting a network of young leaders on the island. “The people of Puerto Rico continue to suffer the consequences […]
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Pres. Clinton visits Caguas clinic benefited by his nonprofits
February 18, 2020
Former U.S. Pres. Bill Clinton visited SANOS Corp. to tour the 330 health center in Caguas and learn about the successful results of the naxolone program funded by Direct Relief and the Clinton Foundation, clinic officials confirmed. The president and former Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton are in town this week for a meeting […]
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Clintons to announce new projects at conference in P.R. this week
February 17, 2020
President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will convene members of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Action Network in San Juan for the fifth meeting since 2018, on Feb. 18-19. The Action Network brings together leaders from business, government, and civil society to make commitments to accelerate recovery from natural disasters […]
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FEMA assigns $14.3M to restore Cuartel de Ballajá in San Juan
February 6, 2020
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently obligated nearly $14.3 million in federal funds to the Puerto Rico State Historic Preservation Office for permanent work to restore the Cuartel de Ballajá in Old San Juan. The work to be completed includes electrical repairs, removal and replacement of wood windows, stain-glass windows and wood doors, as well […]
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2 weeks left to apply for parallel18’s 8th cohort
February 5, 2020
Following a “trailblazing cohort” where 45% of the teams had female leaders, parallel18 just launched an open call for its Generation 8 edition, the nonprofit announced. The San Juan-based international accelerator program that has worked with more than 160 companies in the last four years is actively looking for innovative startups with a global vision […]
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CPAs to commission 3rd study on occupational fraud in P.R.
February 5, 2020
The Puerto Rico Society of CPAs will be commissioning the third edition of its occupational fraud study, to determine the impact of the problem on the island, trade group President David González said. “Occupational fraud is a global problem that represents a threat to companies today. It is a great phenomenon that affects practically each […]
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2nd edition of HIRE health industry job fair slated for April 2-3
February 3, 2020
The second edition of the Health Industry Recruitment Event (HIRE) will take place on April 2-3 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center to provide opportunities to those who wish to work in the sector. The convention seeks to connect health industry job seekers with institutions and systems that are looking for employees, including: Doctors; nurses; […]
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Parliament Capital Management opens office in Santurce
January 31, 2020
Parliament Capital Management LLC, an investment management firm based in San Juan with a focus on direct lending and other credit opportunities, recently expanded its local footprint with the opening of its new offices in the Ciudadela complex in Santurce. Since the launch of its investment management practice in 2014, PCM has become a leader […]
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IEFFA pens letter to Vázquez: ‘Explore other options for SJ power plant conversion’
January 30, 2020
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) sent a letter to Gov. Wanda Vázquez, urging her to reconsider plans for converting Units 5 and 6 of the San Juan Power Plant from diesel to liquid natural gas (LNG)-based generation. Signed by IEEFA’s Director of Finance Tom Sanzillo, the letter was accompanied by documents […]
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Bravo Family Foundation announces 10 co’s picked for Rising Entrepreneurs Program
January 28, 2020
Bravo Family Foundation — a philanthropic entity founded by Puerto Rican businessman Orlando Bravo – announced the 10 innovative companies that moved on to the next phase of the Rising Entrepreneurs Program. BookSloth, CINCO Engineering, FiberWolf LLC, Insu Health Design Inc, Local Guest LLC, Pratian LLC, Raincoat, Skootel, Synchrolog, and Momentum Creative Lab were selected, […]
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‘Caguas Compite’ free business training program accepting applicants
January 28, 2020
The “Caguas Compite 2020” is accepting applications from participants looking to learn how to establish a business and succeed in entrepreneurial projects. Caguas Mayor William Miranda-Torres said enrollment is now open for the session that begins Feb. 20. This project, led by the Caguas Department of Economic Development, consists of 20 free business training workshops […]
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Use of digital food delivery platforms on the rise in P.R.
January 27, 2020
When ordering food delivery services, Puerto Ricans are showing a preference for the convenience and flexibility offered by mobile digital platforms, Uber officials said. Anchored in state-of-the-art technology that is easy to use, these platforms have transformed the prepared food industry, helping to develop the business ecosystem and empowering consumers with more options to match […]
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Oncology Analytics partners with Humana P.R. to manage cancer treatment
January 27, 2020
Humana Health Plans of Puerto Rico recently selected Oncology Analytics to implement a patient-first approach to cancer treatment. Through this partnership, Humana will ensure that its 44,600 Medicare Advantage, as well as their 74,300 members enrolled in a commercial fully insured Medicare Supplement plan in Puerto Rico “will receive the most effective, safe, and affordable […]
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Science Trust creates co-working space in Ponce
January 24, 2020
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust has created a collaborative space in its Ponce office so that entrepreneurs affected by earthquakes can continue operations. The space, located in the annex of the Department of Labor and Human Resources in Ponce, will be available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while […]
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Treasury Dept. makes optional contribution option available for self-employed
January 24, 2020
Puerto Rico Treasury Secretary Francisco Parés-Alicea issued a call to self-employed individuals and services companies to review the “Optional Contribution” as an alternative when filing this year’s tax return. “This is one of the major changes approved in the 2018 Tax Reform and an alternative that could facilitate compliance with tax obligations in a simpler […]
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