Sun West Mortgage Company has introduced its conventional non-conforming loan program, becoming the only US based mortgage bank to offer it in Puerto Rico, and the first one to launch this product in more than 15 years, it confirmed. The mortgage company, which marking its 10th anniversary of operations on the island, provides technology solutions […]
The challenges and opportunities that Puerto Rico is facing to be able to competitively insert itself in international markets will be the topic of an online seminar tonight at 7 p.m. that is open to the public. Department of Economic Development and Commerce Secretary and Gloria Viscasillas-Aponte, vice president of Economic Development Programs at Banco […]
Casa Febus, the Puerto Rico-based home décor boutique, recently opened its third retail location in Orlando, Florida, following a $150,000 investment. The 6,060 square foot store located in Waterford Lakes Town Center will provide home decor lovers “a boutique shopping experience at affordable prices.” In 2015, Casa Febus began expanding its operations to Florida, with […]
Puerto Rico-based pharmacy benefit manager Abarca, which is disrupting the industry with a new approach to technology and business practices, announced it had been selected to present its pharmacy engagement program at the 2021 annual US Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy conference. The annual managed care conference is attended by more than 1,000 healthcare leaders […]
Medical cannabis products company Tropizen announced it has launched the third phase of the expansion plan of its production facilities in Canóvanas, which will allow it to further grow its portfolio of medicinal cannabis products for sales in both Puerto Rico and the continental United States. The construction project, which is estimated to be completed […]
Thousands of Puerto Ricans joined to support a massive head shave and hair donation at the virtual “Pásate la Máquina Challenge” event organized by the CAP Foundation. The nonprofit organization exceeded its goal by raising $895,000 to build a therapeutic park for pediatric cancer patients at the Río Piedras Medical Center Children’s Hospital. The therapeutic […]
Centro Sor Isolina Ferré (CSIF, in Spanish) is teeing off to host its 25th annual golf tournament on April 24 at the Wyndham Grand Río Mar Beach Resort & Spa in Río Grande. Joaquín Arbona, president of the CSIF Golf Tournament Committee, said it will be held in the “two person scramble” format, starting at […]
Facing a market increasingly anchored in technology, Puerto Rican supermarket chain Plaza Loíza has launched a new website, in addition to strengthening its alliance with delivery platform, RONPON. The initiative responds to trends among consumers, who are increasingly turning to technology to make purchases from the safety of their home. “For more than 30 years, […]
After a year of evaluation and adapting to the pandemic, the Distrito T-Mobile entertainment complex, announced a tiered pre-opening that will start with the inauguration of Mexican restaurant Lupe Reyes. The eatery is already open to the public, with other openings in the coming months, said Distrito T-Mobile General Manager Gabriel De Cárdenas. “In 2020 […]
Kill Bill, the open-source billing and payment platform and Wovenware, a provider of custom AI and software engineering solutions, have announced a partnership to streamline the development of new plugins for the Kill Bill open-source platform. The partnership enables companies to optimize the capabilities of the Kill Bill platform to better meet their customers’ payment […]
Healthcare company MCS marked this year’s Patient Day celebration, on April 11-12, by sending its representatives to visit more than 800 of its members hospitalized at more than 60 network hospitals, following all COVID-19 security protocols, to distribute literature and other educational materials to help them have greater control over their health. Through the initiative, […]
Triple-S launched the “Boricua, keep it up,” a media campaign that urges the public to continue observing preventive measures to control the spread of COVID-19. “Since the start of the pandemic, Puerto Rico responded quickly and effectively. Now, in light of the sudden increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations after Holy Week, we decided we […]
Entertainment venue Distrito T-Mobile in the Miramar sector of San Juan will be hosting a job fair today, seeking to fill hundreds of positions across multiple concepts, including restaurants, a concert hall and other attractions. The job fair will take place today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., when participants will find stations for the […]
The US Department of Agriculture has opened a new round of applications for Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program grants to help provide educational and medical services in rural areas. The DLT program helps fund distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas to increase access to education, training and health care resources that are […]
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce’s (DDEC, in Spanish) Workforce Development Program announced the availability of funding from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for employers interested in training their workforce. These trainings allow employees to update their skills and retain their jobs, DDEC Secretary Manuel Cidre said. In addition, these trainings benefit the […]
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