Looking to expedite the government process of evaluating and granting permits to businesses and companies, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce and the University of Puerto Rico signed a collaborative agreement through which students will be recruited to work at the Permits and Management Office. For the initiative, 180 students will be hired at […]
Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension Inc.’s (PRiMEX) Board Chair Felipe Hernández announced the appointment of Ramón Vega-Alejandro as the organization’s new executive director. For the past eight years, Vega-Alejandro has worked at PRiMEX and has more than 30 years of experience in the manufacturing and management consulting industry. His experience includes tenures as a project engineer, […]
Locals and visitors seeking fun and safe outdoor experiences will once again have the opportunity to visit and support food producers in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and The Bahamas through the Food Producer Network, a resilience program of nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen (WCK). The Food Producer Network (FPN) officially launched in Puerto […]
As part of an effort to convert the municipality of Culebra into the first solar-powered island in the Americas, renewable energy company InverSOL donated a solar energy system to Culebra-based community organization Mujeres de Islas. “At inverSOL we recognize the commendable work by the entity Mujeres de Islas. We admire their projects that very much […]
The Puerto Rico Public Housing Authority recently inaugurated the first Technological Educational Center (CET, in Spanish) at the Mar y Sol residential complex in Mayagüez, following a $46,000 investment, agency officials announced. “Mar y Sol has a large number of residents who will benefit greatly from this educational center. We want our future leaders to […]
Benitez Insurance Agency, a general insurance agency established in Puerto Rico in March 1971, will celebrate its 50th anniversary through an agenda of activities for its employees, insurance agents, clients and friends, the company announced. “We’re truly so grateful to each of the people who in one way or another have contributed to the growth […]
Fairmont El San Juan Hotel has been accepted into Virtuoso’s portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 2,000 preferred partners in 100 countries. Inclusion in Virtuoso will open up new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s 22,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele, said Kelley Cosgrove, general manager of Fairmont […]
The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort announced it is still recruiting staff to fill jobs at the property, specifically in the areas of culinary services, food and beverage, cleaning and guest services. Hotel management held a job fair on Feb. 24, but still has open positions with benefits, including medical […]
Mastercard has teamed up with payment processing technology company, Dynamics Payments, to launch an application (app) that will increase financial inclusion for the Caribbean region. This solution is expected to result in a marked increase in credit and debit card usage in the coming years. The app will be available in three Caribbean markets: Dominican […]
To mark “Nutrition Month,” MCS has announced its campaign to promote nutrition as the main strategy in preventing the most common chronic conditions in Puerto Rico. The healthcare company will conduct virtual healthy cooking classes and launch a free recipe book with more than 45 healthy recipes from Chef Campis, which have been adapted to […]
Since the onset of the pandemic a year ago, small businesses have been affected by executive orders, but also local and federal government has provided incentives and grants under different programs with the intention of continuing to operate and retain jobs. However, the number of programs often creates confusion and there is a neet to […]
Kimberly-Clark Puerto Rico’s social responsibility and community assistance in benefit of the island was recognized with the “Community Involvement Award” presented by Walmart, which also bestowed them with the “Bronze Supplier of the Year.” The Community Involvement Award, which Kimberly-Clark Puerto Rico receives for the first time, recognizes various corporate social responsibility initiatives the company […]
Starbucks Puerto Rico announced its collaboration with Centros Sor Isolina Ferré to fundraise for the nonprofit through the sale of bracelets emblazoned with the “It’s not giving, it’s giving yourself” slogan. The cost of the bracelet is $1. “This year we have had the opportunity to benefit more communities through initiatives and programs in the […]
Looking to boost the wedding and events industry in Puerto Rico’s economy, the first hybrid — combining in-person and virtual participation — convention will is slated to take place Mar. 19-20. The WeddingWaysPR Virtual Expo will be held at the Atlantic Lounge at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort from 10 […]
With the aim of promoting economic development in the western part of Puerto Rico, the United Retailers Association (CUD in Spanish) inaugurated its first satellite office to offer direct services to small- and mid-sized businesses (SMEs) in Mayagüez. “With this satellite office, small and medium entrepreneurs will have direct and personalized access to business training. […]
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