The Puerto Rico Office of the Comptroller announced it has established a Special Investigations Division that joins the tax intelligence, digital forensics, investigation, and technical support groups, to expedite the processes of investigating a complaint through tax intelligence. The tax intelligence methodology is based on the systematic use of specialized techniques to obtain and analyze […]
The Kinesis Foundation — a nonprofit organization that has focused on youth education since 2004 — received a $16,000 donation from Açai Express to support outstanding students with limited financial resources to continue their academic preparation for college. The initiative between Kinesis Foundation and Açai Express brought together the local company’s 31 franchises throughout Puerto […]
Jorge Pérez, regional manager for ASM Global, has earned the Certified Venue Executive accreditation from the International Association of Venue Managers, the company announced. Only three professionals in the industry have completed both certifications worldwide. Of these, Pérez is the first and only executive ever to obtain the CVE as well as the Certified Venue […]
The US Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for funding to increase the supply of affordable housing for farm workers. Luis R. García, acting state director of USDA Rural Development in Puerto Rico, said that subject to the availability of funds, the loan and grants will be provided through USDA’s Farm Labor Housing Program. Eligible […]
Due to the passing of weather system Grace over Puerto Rico, the organizers of Puerto Rico Cocktail Week Isla have postponed the events scheduled to take place in Ponce to Aug. 18. The schedule of seminars aimed at hospitality industry personnel will be held in the Hotel Meliá in Ponce. Wednesday’s schedule will include seminars […]
The Puerto Rico Sales and Marketing Executives Association (SME, in Spanish) has opened the call for this year’s Excellence in Marketing awards, urging brands to participate in the different categories. Early-bird discounts will be offered for registrations submitted before Aug. 31, with the final submission deadline set for Sept. 17. Campaigns and initiatives are submitted […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration bestowed a $90,297 grant to the Puerto Rico Small Business and Technology Development Centers to fund specialized training, mentoring, and technical assistance for research and development-focused small businesses under the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. “We’re pleased that Puerto Rico SBTDC has been selected to receive a Fiscal ’22 FAST award. FAST grants […]
Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Puerto Rico, a nonprofit organization that assembles local entrepreneurs and promotes among its members educational growth on the professional as well the personal levels, presented its new Board of Directors that will guide the institution for the 2021–2022 yearly cycle. Businessman Alberto Cruz took over the presidency along with the following Board […]
Talks with the governor to visits to rural communities were some of the experiences that defined the second edition of the José M. Berrocal Summer Internship, which wrapped up Aug. 6, Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF, in Spanish) Executive Director Omar Marrero confirmed. The summer internship brought together 14 university students from a […]
Evertec Inc. announced that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its issuer credit rating to ‘BB-‘/Stable Outlook from ‘B+’. As basis for its upgrade, S&P noted Evertec’s “conservative balance sheet and solid credit metrics while expanding revenue amid several external impacts including the COVID-19 pandemic.” S&P also cited its expectation that Evertec will generate consistent financial […]
Siblings Idian and Jariel Estrella — ages 12 and 9, respectively — founders and owners of the Limonadas con Amor y Propósito lemonade stand won the Lemonade Day Puerto Rico Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the nonprofit announced. More than 1,000 children participated in the third edition of the Lemonade Day Puerto Rico youth entrepreneurship […]
Aware of the high demand for mortgages and to expedite the process of qualifying for a mortgage loan, Oriental has developed a new digital solution for the benefit of those who are applying for a mortgage or refinancing a property. The new option streamlines the mortgage prequalification process, provides information about the process, and provides […]
Holberton Puerto Rico announced it will officially inaugurate its new school in Santurce on Aug. 12th during its first in-person Open House. The event is expected to attract people interested in pursuing a career in software development, officials said. Those attending will have the chance to learn how Holberton offers the opportunity to become a […]
Puma Energy has invested $11 million to open 20 new Super7 convenience stores throughout Puerto Rico this year, said Mario Sierra, general manager for Puma in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. At present, the gasoline retailer operates a total of 45 of its convenience stores islandwide, where it offers basic goods, prepared breakfast, […]
Schneider Electric announced work on projects to redesign and rebuild renewable energy infrastructure in federal buildings in the Caribbean that were destroyed by Category 5 hurricanes in 2017 to make them able to withstand those hurricanes in time for the 2022 season. Specifically, the projects focus on rebuilding systems that delivered renewable solar energy to St. […]
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