Legal group predicts avalanche of foreclosures in P.R. this year
May 16, 2019
Mortgage foreclosures in Puerto Rico are at critical levels, with great repercussions for Puerto Rican society, contrary to the panorama official figures paint, accordig to an analysis from nonprofit organization Legal Help Puerto Rico. Ariadna Godreau-Aubert, executive director of the non-profit organization, explained that “the crisis does not affect all people alike. People suffer as […]
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Hundreds of students participate in 1st edition of ‘Lemonade Day’ P.R.
May 15, 2019
Hundreds of young entrepreneurs island wide had their first experience creating and operating a business on May 4 during Puerto Rico’s first “Lemonade Day.” More than 750 kids ranging from preschool to high school, signed-up to participate in “Lemonade Day Puerto Rico,” an initiative hosted by the Center for Economic Renewal, Growth and Excellence (CRECE, […]
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An Airbnb boutique hotel: Opportunity Zones arrive in Old San Juan
May 14, 2019
By Joel Cintrón ArbasettiCenter for Investigative Journalism The walk is led by Adrian Beales, an Australian sales director for Lifeafar, a company that offers real estate investment options for people from abroad. Behind him is a group of 20 investors. They left El Convento hotel on Cristo Street in Old San Juan after the second […]
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Estudios Técnicos Inc.’s post-Hurricane María study to be featured in Canada
May 10, 2019
The methodology developed by Estudios Técnicos Inc. and the Kaiser Family Foundation for a study on the socioeconomic impact of Hurricane María in Puerto Rico will be featured in a panel during the convention of the American Association for Public Opinion Research, one of the most important research associations in the United States and Canada. […]
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Alivia Health closes acquisition of several subsidiaries, consolidating its network
May 8, 2019
Puerto Rican company Alivia Health announced the completion of the acquisition processes of its subsidiaries Specialty Pharmacy, Compounding Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services, becoming the island’s largest local drugstore network, company executives said. The consolidated network now has a new brand image, said Alivia Health President Hari Sabnani. “Our passion and business vision is to put […]
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Economic development scarce for P.R.’s micro and small entrepreneurs
May 6, 2019
By Jeniffer Wiscovitch PadillaCenter for Investigative Journalism “To avoid a headache,” Wilfredo Cubero hired a professional authorized by the Permit Management Office to get the Use Permit for his business Piu Bello Gelato, located in Plaza del Sol mall in Bayamón. His biggest setback at the moment is that he does not yet have the […]
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Demolition set to begin on site of future P.R. Film District in Miramar
May 3, 2019
Demolition of the abandoned structures located on the 13-acre site that will be occupied by the proposed $136 million Puerto Rico Film District project will begin in “coming days,” paving the way for the start of construction. So far, the process of mitigation and lead and asbestos removal has been completed, Noelia García, deputy director […]
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M Property Services expands into P.R., hires local executive
May 1, 2019
Missouri-based M Property Services announced its entry into the Puerto Rico market, where it has hired Dorado native José M. Arreseigor as vice-president of the local operation. Founded in 1990, M Property Services, LLC is a full-service real estate development, property management and brokerage firm. Its developments focus the concept of “LifeWorks” – the creation […]
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Puerto Rican duo groomed by Navy Research inspire STEM throughout island
April 29, 2019
The talent of two U.S. Naval Research Laboratory research engineers from Puerto Rico speaks to the promise and potential of a new generation of the science technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. As college students, Freddie Santiago and Carlos Font inspired STEM programs in Puerto Rico that still operate today, gaining them an intellectual reputation […]
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214 college students receive $190K in scholarships from Hispanic Federation
April 26, 2019
The Hispanic Federation of Puerto Rico Recovery and Relief Fund, established after Hurricane María and administered by the Puerto Rico Community Foundation, granted 214 scholarships to college students in Puerto Rico totaling $190,000. Students from 58 towns on the island benefited from this financial support to continue their college studies, Foundation officials said. This is […]
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U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce to host 5th edition of World Conference of Municipalities
April 24, 2019
Puerto Rico will play host the 5th World Conference of Municipalities 2019 on May 10-12, a bi-annual forum organized by the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce. The three-day international conference will focus on the topic of economic, environment and urban development to be held at the Marriot Resort and Stellaris Casino in in San Juan. […]
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Today is ‘last call’ for applications for pre18’s generation-2 cycle
April 15, 2019
The window to apply for a spot at pre18’s second generation is closing tonight at 11:59 p.m., organizers said. The initiative is a pre-acceleration program for innovative Puerto Rican companies, launched by parallel18 (P18) the global startup accelerator that operates since 2015 as part of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust. The pre-accelerator […]
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Clinical Research Summit returns May 9-10
April 12, 2019
The Puerto Rico Clinical Research Consortium will join the Clinical and Translational Research Week with the celebration of its Clinical Research Summit 2019, to be held May 9-10 at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel, organizers announced. The event is a collaborative effort that includes the University of Puerto Rico, the Caribbean University, the U.S. Food […]
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Grupo Guayacán, MCS Foundation launch call for fellowship program applications
April 11, 2019
MCS Foundation and Grupo Guayacán, Inc. (GGI) announced the call for applications for the second annual MCS Foundation Health Innovation Fellowship which will sponsor the participation of one company within the healthcare industry to the 2019 Guayacán Venture Accelerator (GVA). The GVA is an executive education and development program for companies established in Puerto Rico […]
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Colmena66 brings 200 organizations, programs into its network in 2 years
April 11, 2019
Colmena66, the specialized business support network that operates under the direction of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust has more than 200 organizations and programs in its network dedicated to building and strengthening the business community on the island. The organization affiliated with SourceLink, an organization established with the support of the Kauffman […]
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