The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it has implemented a series of actions to make it easier for very small rural businesses to get access to capital. The changes will strengthen businesses in Puerto Rico’s rural communities. In prior years, Pathstone Corporation has been the only entity to apply for funding, local agency […]
In its pursuit of contributing to the development of an exceedingly technological society with the need for young professionals who can perform competitively in the new job market, Evertec announced the launch of the 7th edition of its scholarship program aimed at university students from Puerto Rico and Latin America who are focused on the […]
The price of locally produced fresh milk will increase for the first time since 2014, to offset an increase in production costs evidenced in a recent economic study by the Agriculture Department’s Dairy Industry Regulatory Office (ORIL, in Spanish). During a news conference, Agriculture Secretary Ramón González and ORIL Administrator Javier Lugo-Rullán confirmed that effective […]
The Condado Ocean Club Hotel in San Juan and Base Co-Work announced a collaboration agreement to launch the “Work-Based Vacay” package to travelers looking to merge the work and vacation experiences. The package will be available from May 1 to Sept. 30, 2021. “For those people who want to transport their work from home to […]
The Cooperative Development Commission and the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico (PUCPR) are partnering to promote the co-op structure as an effective business model for entrepreneurship. CDCo-op Commissioner Glorimar Lamboy-Torres, PUCPR President Jorge Iván Vélez-Arocho signed an agreement recently that seeks to establish the foundations and joint work plans to develop and run services […]
The American Red Cross Puerto Rico Chapter has partnered with MCS Foundation and TransCita, the transportation services company, to promote disaster preparedness among seniors for the upcoming hurricane season. Through this partnership, 5,000 seniors who receive transportation services from TransCita will receive a disaster and emergency preparedness booklet from the American Red Cross. In addition, […]
The Combate Beach Resort hotel announced the addition of a job and training program, along with a scholarship, to motivate active school and college students who want to grow professionally in the hotel and hospitality fields. The hotel in Cabo Rojo is specifically seek candidates for the areas of reception and customer service, restaurant, room preparation, and administration. “This is […]
Iconic structures such as Santa Catalina’s Palace, known as La Fortaleza, La Casa del Libro museum/library and several historic cemeteries in San Juan will be repaired with an obligation of more than $7.4 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The award aims to bring the facilities to their pre-Hurricane María conditions, the agency […]
BookSloth, a mobile app created in Puerto Rico to connect young adult readers worldwide to share their love for books, has launched online clubs where they can discuss and talk about the books that matter to them. Co-founders Lincy Ayala (CEO) and Xiomara Figueroa (CTO) have announced that this update will not only connect readers […]
The Chamber of Marketing, Industry and Food Distribution (MIDA, in Spanish) announced that, in response to the situation that the island is going through with the increases in infections by COVID-19, the events related to its annual convention are moving forward, although, but split into different dates. MIDA President Ferdysac Márquez said the event has […]
Uber announced that it is now available on the island Eats Pass, the first and only membership program that allows users of the Uber Eats and Uber apps access to a range of benefits and discounts. During the launch period the company will be offering all their users the first month of membership for free. […]
Walmart and Sam’s Club announced that COVID-19 immunizations are now available in 27 pharmacies in Puerto Rico. Vaccines are being administered via both walk-in and scheduled appointments, providing options for customers and employees to get protected against COVID-19 where they already shop for groceries and health care essentials. Additionally, the company is rolling out new […]
Puerto Rican operation MetalMax Caribe, LLC. unveiled its development plans to the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC, in Spanish) that include a new plant for the manufacture and distribution of products made with a variety of metals such as aluminum, galvalume, stainless steel and galvanized steel, for the construction industry, among others. This […]
The US Department of Agriculture announced it is seeking applications for grants to offset high energy costs in rural areas, a benefit that has never been requested in Puerto Rico. The USDA is making the grants available under the Rural Energy Cost Grant program. This program helps state and local government and nonprofit agencies acquire, […]
Pharmacy benefit manager company Abarca announced the 2021 winners of its Better Care Community Program. Now in its second year, this philanthropic initiative provides health-related charities in Puerto Rico and Florida with financial and volunteer support. “Our organization is grounded on the belief that we can do better. This program allows us and our employees […]
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