Foundation for Puerto Rico — a nonprofit organization dedicated to the island’s socioeconomic transformation— announced the opening of an application process for several internship opportunities within the entity to help the economic development and planning of communities in Puerto Rico. The internship is aimed at young people who are currently studying at an accredited university […]
Wovenware, a San Juan-based nearshore provider of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation solutions, announced it has been included in the HFS OneOfficeTM Hot Vendors Q4 2021 report, which recognizes emerging technology companies. As part of the study, market research firm HFS Research analyzed 10 firms that have the potential to disrupt the market. “We’re thrilled […]
Architect Vanessa de Mari-Monserrate was sworn in as the new president of the Puerto Rico Builders Association at an event held at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino. Puerto Rico Supreme Court Chief Justice Maite Oronoz-Rodríguez swore in the first woman to preside the association as well as the Board of Directors. During her […]
The Municipality of Loíza has joined health organization Dementia Friends and Triple-S in an effort to raise awareness and change the way society acts, thinks, and speaks about dementia, the town Mayor Julia Nazario announced. Dementia Friends is an initiative that educates on the challenges of living with and caring for a person with dementia, […]
Puerto Rico-based Center Lane Capital announced a $290,000 donation to Direct Relief in Puerto Rico, consisting of more than 50,000 packets of sanitizing wipes for nonprofit organizations, primary healthcare centers and hospitals on the island “to keep patients sanitized and safe,” Center Lane CEO Brian Morrison confirmed. Morrison is also the founder and part owner […]
San Juan-based Hallo, one of the Top 100 startup finalists that competed in the recent 9th Annual Startup of the Year Summit in the innovation hub of Tampa, FL, took the “People’s Choice Award” for Puerto Rico. The awards ceremony took place Jan. 27th during the three-day event sponsored by Established with sponsors such as, […]
“Juego Empresarial,” an event recently sponsored by the PROEL Connect firm, drew more than 100 people representing 84 businesses in the central town of Aibonito. The event included virtual and in-person activities and was attended by 23 experts, who spoke about the dimensions of the modern entrepreneur and the strategies of successful entrepreneurship, PROEL Connect […]
Pacífico Group Inc., a company dedicated to providing management and technology solutions to government and companies, recently announced the expansion of its services to the US mainland, after partnering with several companies to execute projects in Louisiana. The Puerto Rican firm will be investing $1.2 million, through the Pacific Public Consulting Division, in this new […]
The Puerto Rico Solar Energy Companies Accelerator (AEESPR, in Spanish), part of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), will develop a 75KW energy microgrid through the installation of photovoltaic panels that will be placed on the roofs of several establishments in the urban center of the town of Maricao. This project will benefit several facilities, […]
The town of Toa Baja recently received a low interest Community Facility Direct loan of nearly $3.4 million to finance the acquisition of emergency response vehicles and equipment, Luis R. García, acting state director for USDA Rural Development in Puerto Rico announced. The funding is part of a $1 billion investment that the federal agency […]
INprende recently launched a new skills program called Indispensable, which seeks to empower the work teams of companies with skills aligned with the needs of the labor market. The program will consist of 12 hours of training in virtual mode and will include the participation of experts in the development of human capital. The educational […]
The Susan G. Komen Puerto Rico Aid Program announced that $196,000 was awarded for the 2022 grant cycle to finance 17 programs in the categories of screening and diagnosis, active treatment, and cancer support programs. Selected nonprofit organizations serve communities with limited access to health services and will serve as spokespeople for the organization. The […]
The Fairmont El San Juan Hotel delivered a donation of $7,500 to Make-A-Wish Puerto Rico as part of its annual initiative, the “Trees of Hope” program. Over the holiday season, the hotel’s lobby was decorated with Christmas with the names and logos of the companies that contributed. “For more than 30 years, this foundation has […]
Hyatt Hotels Corp. announced plans to expand and refurbish 83 guest suites at its Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico property in Río Grande, a project to be completed this year. The hotel chain did not disclose the investment attached to the improvements, in response to questions from News is my Business. “However, Hyatt continues […]
The Puerto Rico Energy Bureau will hold the second technical workshop related to the establishment of infrastructure, billing processes, and regulations for the charging and recharging of electric vehicles on the island. The workshop will take place today, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and may be seen HERE. “As we established last November, we […]
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