FEMA tests alternate Public Warning System site in Puerto Rico
September 16, 2021
With more than $1 million invested in modernization improvements, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) upgraded the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) National Public Warning System (NPWS) facility in the Univision WKAQ-AM tower site in Cataño and tested it successfully. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, WKAQ radio hosts Ruben Sánchez and […]
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FirstBank supports food security with urban garden in Caño Martín Peña community
September 16, 2021
As part of its commitment to the environment and the socio-economic development of the communities it serves, FirstBank recently developed an urban garden in collaboration with the Residentes Unidos de Barrio Obrero Marina, in the Caño Martín Peña community. Residents of the community worked hand in hand with a group of FirstBank volunteer employees in […]
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CEOs Against Cancer discusses COVID-19 impact on screening
September 16, 2021
The American Cancer Society of Puerto Rico recently conducted its 2021 CEOs Against Cancer Puerto Rico Chapter Special Meeting, which addressed the topic of a return to screening. Key ACS officers attended the meeting, including Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society Inc., who presented the results of a survey conducted among cancer […]
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ConPRmetidos, PROCAFE hosting coffee-picking event
September 15, 2021
Nonprofit organizations ConPRmetidos and PROCAFE announced they will be hosting a coffee-picking event for the public on Sept. 21, 22, 23, and 26, at farms located in the municipalities of Adjuntas and Lares. With a $20 donation, participants will learn about coffee growing in Puerto Rico, visit a farm in the island’s central region, collect […]
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Contractors Bermúdez, Longo recognized for ‘diversity, inclusion’ practices
September 15, 2021
The firm of electrical, mechanical and telecommunications infrastructure contractors, Bermúdez, Longo, Diaz-Massó (BLDM) received the “Diversity and Inclusion” award — one of the main recognitions granted by the Association of General Contractors in recent annual convention —for its efforts to include women and minorities into the construction industry workforce. BLDM, a local firm on its […]
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MCS offers benefits, products to fit needs of microenterprises
September 15, 2021
MCS recently launched its “There’s an MCS health plan for everyone” campaign that highlights all the products the company offers for individuals and small businesses. With direct and group health plans, MCS has a variety of options for students, employees without health plan benefits, self-employed professionals, and specific plans for small and medium-sized businesses. MCS […]
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US DOT assigns $1.2M to 2 local co.’s to protect aviation industry jobs
September 14, 2021
The U.S Department of Transportation announced the allocation of $1.2 million from its Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection program (AMJP) to two Puerto Rico applicants. Aguadilla-based Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico LLC will get up to $1.2 million, with which it will protect 89 jobs, while ULD Services Corp. will get $40,560 to preserve three jobs. The […]
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DDEC joins industries, academia to promote talent dev’t in Puerto Rico
September 14, 2021
Academics and leaders of different educational institutions, as well as representatives of several business and government sectors drew up joint plans that will result in the development of the workforce and increase the competitiveness of Puerto Rico as an investment destination. The strategy was part of the “Academy Meets the Industry” roundtable at the General […]
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Parallel18’s pre18 program open calls for 4th generation
September 14, 2021
With the slogan “Sácala del Parque,” (“Hit a home run”) parallel18’s pre-acceleration program, pre18, has opened a call for local companies interested in participating on its fourth generation. Startups will have until Oct. 12 to summit the online application form. The program, part of the Puerto Rico Science, Research and Technology Trust, is looking for […]
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Chick-fil-A confirms opening of 2nd restaurant in Bayamón in ’22
September 13, 2021
A second Chick-fil-A restaurant will open in the new Los Filtros shopping center in Bayamón. News is my Business confirmed it will open in 2022. “It’s our pleasure to confirm we will be opening two new Chick-fil-A restaurants in Bayamón in 2022. Each restaurant opening brings 75 to 100 part-time and full-time jobs to the local […]
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DDEC invites businesses to participate in federal procurement assistance event
September 13, 2021
As part of the 4th Procurement Technical Assistance (PTAC) Centers National Day, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC, in Spanish) is invites local businesses and entrepreneurs interested in exhibiting and selling their products or services to the federal government, to participate in a virtual event organized by the agency’s Federal Contracting Center (FeCC) […]
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Kinesis Foundation to host 5th annual fundraising gala
September 10, 2021
The Kinesis Foundation announced the celebration of its fifth annual gala, under the theme of “The Color of your Dreams,” Nov. 12, starting at 7 p.m., at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in San Juan. The charity event seeks to promote that hose students with academic excellence and financial limitations can achieve their academic dreams and […]
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UPR i+c Labs opens 1st call for incubator program
September 9, 2021
The University of Puerto Rico’s Innovation and Marketing Support Center, known as the UPR i+c Labs in Spanish, is announcing the initial call for participants — individuals or groups — to take part in its “Become an entrepreneur and innovate for Puerto Rico” incubator program. The UPR received $1.2 million from the Puerto Rico Housing […]
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Puerto Rico Cocktail Week, island edition, ends route in Cayey
September 9, 2021
Puerto Rico Cocktail Week, the project that kicked off by featuring free workshops and talks for bartenders and industry workers, will end its run in the town of Cayey. The seminars of the fourth edition of PRCW Isla will take place at the ECO Lounge Bar Sept. 14, starting at 3 p.m. with workshops aimed […]
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Wyndham Grand Río Mar Puerto Rico hosting job fair Sept. 14
September 9, 2021
The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort will be looking for new talent to grow its staff during a Job Fest on Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The hotel will be filling positions for all areas: Casino, banquets, food & beverage, guest services, culinary, maintenance, housekeeping and steward, […]
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