To continue offering services that respond to the needs and preferences of its customers, Popular announced the launch of its “new and improved” PREMIA loyalty program. It features a new digital platform that provides a better points redemption experience through any device, said Solimar Cedeño, vice president of Individual Credit at Popular. “We’re very excited […]
Insurance provider MCS recently reached a collaborative agreement with nonprofit organization Acción Social de Puerto Rico (ASPR), donating 102 tablets and training time for participants at the Centros de Servicios Múltiples para el Adulto Mayor facility. Participants will be able to take advantage of the services and virtual workshops offered by the entity and learn […]
The US Department of Agriculture announced the availability of grants to improve rural transportation systems under the Rural Business Development Grant program. Eligible applicants are organizations seeking to provide rural communities with training and technical assistance to improve transportation services and facilities. USDA does not provide funding directly to individuals under this program. News is […]
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is back to screening passengers across Puerto Rico again at the Mercedita International Airport in Ponce and the Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla. Both airports reopened for business on April 1 after being closed for more than a year. Although while not at the airport, the TSA’s screening workforce […]
The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics announced the renewal of its agreement with the US Census Bureau’s State Data Center program through 2026, which will allow the local agency to continue distributing statistical reports and publications by the federal entity. Those reports include the Puerto Rico Community Survey, official statistics on the decennial population and […]
In an effort to collaborate with local business leaders in the tourism, events, and advertising sectors, Discover Puerto Rico gathered a group of key local leaders to support its initiatives through a Local Advisory Board. The group’s mission is “to work together strategically to continue growing local businesses and improve the economic health of all […]
In a recent study by FairInternet Report about the global industry, Puerto Rico ranked 21 among 142 jurisdictions with the highest average internet speeds in 2020. The report, which homogeneously compares the services offered worldwide to provide information to consumers, reflects that during the past year in Puerto Rico the internet speed was 34.44 mbps, […]
Spanish Broadcasting System Inc. announced it has teamed up with Katz Radio Group, which will now serve as SBS’s national sales representative under a multi-year agreement. Under the new partnership, Katz divisions — Christal Radio and Katz Radio — will manage SBS’ national spot business along with the creation of multicultural audio marketing campaigns across […]
The US Department of Labor announced the launch of its Spanish-language translation of Worker.gov, a website dedicated to informing workers of their rights and federal workplace protections, it said. Spanish-speaking workers and job seekers can visit the site to learn about the department and the laws governing their wages, safety, equality rights, retirement benefits, organizing with coworkers […]
Starting the first week of April, the Food Bank of Puerto Rico will deliver food boxes to families at risk of food insecurity in six communities in the towns of Juana Díaz and Santa Isabel. The collaborative effort is made possible by a grant from the Bayer Fund, the agricultural company’s philanthropic arm. Through this […]
The Puerto Rico Sales and Marketing Executives Association (SME, in Spanish) announced that advertising and digital design agencies, brands, media and startups have until April 9 to nominate their best digital campaigns and initiatives for this year’s edition of the SME Digital Awards. Because the 2020 competition was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this […]
Popular Bank, the stateside subsidiary of Popular Inc., and national multi-platform small business advisor Latin Business Today, LLC, announced the development of an education initiative “to tackle the unique and pressing challenges” facing Latino small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative launched in summer 2020 and seeks to reach millions of Latinx small business owners and […]
One year after the world was paralyzed by COVID-19, which dealt a blow to most economic sectors, Puerto Rico Cocktail Week (PRCW) announced that its Tip Jar emergency fund will be established as a permanent initiative. The goal is to be able to address industry needs and particular situations such as illnesses, financial support and […]
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico announced the launching of EMPower, a workforce development program that seeks to improve the economic security and the quality of life of the residents of the communities it serves. The goal is to provide training and opportunities for professional development, along with the social and soft skills […]
Apple’s Independent Repair Provider program will be available in more than 200 countries, nearly every country where Apple products are sold. Puerto Rico will be included in the footprint later this year, the company confirmed. Launched originally in 2019 and expanded to Europe and Canada last year, the program enables repair providers of all sizes […]
A Dow Jones/Factiva content provider since 2014
Subscribe to our Dollars & Sense podcast!
NIMB ON SOCIAL MEDIA