DDB Latina wins prestigious EFFIE USA award
October 5, 2021
DDB Latina Puerto Rico won the silver USA EFFIE Award for the “Look who came to the neighborhood” campaign created for the launch of Medalla Light in the New York market. DDB and Medalla Light become the first agency, and the first local brand, to be awarded in the most recognized effectiveness contest in the […]
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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico offering 15 scholarships
October 5, 2021
As part of the Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative for Minority Serving Institutions (CEDI-MSI) sponsored by the National Security Administration, 15 scholarships will be offered to study at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, the school announced. These will be for individuals who meet the requirements and wish to complete a graduate certificate in Database Security […]
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Walmart expands in-stores supply of lettuce harvested in Puerto Rico
October 4, 2021
Walmart Puerto Rico has established a new agreement with Lettufresh to increase the purchase and export of lettuces that the company harvests. The agreement with Lettufresh, located in the Frontón neighborhood in Ciales, increases the purchase in Walmart stores of its romaine and Salanova lettuces, in its new “Duo” packaging, which contains a pair of […]
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US Dept. of Labor awards $3M to Caguas nonprofit dedicated to job training
October 1, 2021
The US Department of Labor announced it has awarded nearly $3 million to the Alianza Municipal de Servicios Integrados Inc., a Caguas-based nonprofit that provides employment and training services to youth, adults, displaced people, veterans, and social security disability recipients. The grant is part of a global $68M allocation that the federal agency made to […]
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Dept. of Econ. Dev’t to host recruitment fair for employers, job seekers
October 1, 2021
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC, in Spanish) announced a call for employers looking to hire staff interested in participating in a Recruitment Fair, sponsored by the agency’s Labor Development Program (PDL, in Spanish). Agency Secretary Manuel Cidre encouraged anyone interested in entering the job market to attend the event slated for Oct. […]
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SIM gets $1.2M to build Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Toa Alta
September 30, 2021
Nonprofit organization Salud Integral en la Montaña (SIM) received nearly $1.2 million in federal funds from the American Health Rescue Plan funded by the Health Centers Program of the US Department of Health’s Health Resources and Services Administration. The seed funding will be used to break ground on the new Comprehensive Diagnosis Health Center in […]
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USDA seeks applications to support rural business development, job creation
September 30, 2021
The US Department of Agriculture announced that it is accepting applications to support economic development and create jobs for people in rural areas. The agency is making this funding available under the Rural Business Development Grant program for eligible entities to support business opportunity and enterprise projects in rural communities. Eligible entities are rural towns, […]
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Boston Scientific Dorado celebrates ‘Manufacturing Month’
September 30, 2021
As part of the celebration of “Manufacturing Day,” Boston Scientific Dorado will host for a whole month different technology activities and workshops open to students, professionals from different specialties and the public so that they can learn about the importance of manufacturing in medical equipment. “October 1 is officially celebrated as ‘Manufacturing Day.’ But we […]
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Local co. launches online platform to help SME’s make Treasury Dept. payments
September 29, 2021
In collaboration with Colmena66, Outsourcing Solutions International, LLC, a local company with more than 20 years in the market dedicated to managing accounting and payroll for small and medium (SME’s) businesses in Puerto Rico, announced the launch of Eazy Payments, a bilingual platform/SAAS for comprehensive B2B payment management. The product simplifies making payments between businesses […]
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Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Assoc. hosting free crypto workshop
September 29, 2021
The Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association (PRBTA), in partnership with the Blockchain Education Network (BEN) will host “CryptoCurious,” a free four-week workshop, with the first session scheduled for Oct. 4 5:30 p.m. at the Condado Ocean Club. Every Monday, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of a new topic in the […]
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Plaza Las Américas opens new stores, eateries before Christmas
September 28, 2021
Plaza Las Américas announced the upcoming opening of new stores and restaurants through November November, in time for the start of the 2021 Christmas season and totaling close to 20,000 square feet of commercial space. These include Springfield and Pashon stores, Mañanitas and Smash Burger restaurants, an MCS service center, and a Tesla car showroom. […]
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Hecho en Puerto Rico Assoc., bMedia Group partner to boost local companies
September 28, 2021
The Hecho en Puerto Rico Association (AHPR, in Spanish) announced an alliance with bMedia Group aimed at supporting and promoting Puerto Rican entrepreneurs to generate economic growth. With this union, all AHPR members will have access to a special program created to promote their businesses on bMedia Group’s billboard advertising network throughout Puerto Rico. “We’re […]
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Goya marks 85th anniversary with exhibit of its trajectory
September 28, 2021
To mark 85 years since Don Prudencio Unanue established Goya de Puerto Rico, the company inaugurated its “Goya: The Historical Exhibit,” featuring historical data and interactive features through which the public can learn about its trajectory. The exhibit is in the Plaza del Sol shopping mall in Bayamón and will tour several shopping centers over […]
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Puerto Rico Food Bank distributes $2M to fight local hunger
September 27, 2021
The Puerto Rico Food Bank announced the distribution of $2 million among 25 community projects that will bring Puerto Rico closer to the goal of Zero Hunger, said Denise L. Santos, president of the nonprofit. This contribution is connected to a donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott, who chose the Bank as one of the only […]
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Granja Avícola Pujols launches Eco Natural organic fertilizer
September 27, 2021
Granja Avícola Pujols, based in the town of San Sebastián and dedicated to the production of eggs marketed under the Del País brand, announced the launch of Eco Natural, the first organic fertilizer based on chicken manure produced locally that will be sold exclusively in Walmart stores islandwide. Yanice Deynes, president of Granja Avícola Pujols, […]
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