San Juan-based RENOVA Solutions recently expanded the capabilities of its Employee Self-Service application to give employers with an option to minimize COVID infections while automatically tracking employees’ time and attendance. The application was developed by RENOVA in Puerto Rico and is currently used by ECONO, SuperMax, Denny’s, MC21, and Grupo Colón-Gerena, among other local companies. […]
The Financial Analysts’ Society of Puerto Rico, an organization that groups financial professionals and is pursuing recognition by the CFA Institute as an official local chapter, announced the upcoming CFA Ethics Challenge. The Ethics Challenge is a competition that introduces a case study to teams of college students, who will analyze the ethical issues in […]
Consumers who have sought mortgage moratoriums due to the COVID-19 pandemic have a new educational tool on their loss mitigation alternatives once the moratorium ends, in the “Guide for mortgage moratoriums in times of COVID-19,” created by Puerto Rico Legal Services. The nonprofit noted that banking sector data show that more than 90,000 loans in […]
In an effort to show its continued focus on small business development and expansion, the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Brands of Puerto Rico, an e-commerce platform based in San Juan that enables Puerto Rican entrepreneurs to market their products to the rest of the world. With this partnership, the NPR […]
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce, through its Youth Development Program, issued 41 decrees of new companies developed by young entrepreneurs, the agency’s Secretary Manuel Cidre announced. The program and its decrees are regulated by Law 60 of 2019, known as the New Incentives Code. This program targets participants between 16 and 35 years […]
Looking to continue supporting the development of women entrepreneurs on the island, Walmart Puerto Rico, Kotex, Poise, Colgate, Protex, Carson Life and Eva+Avo announced the “Cuando nos apoyamos, somos más” initiative, a project that in recent years has supported women to grow as entrepreneurs, while achieving economic independence. This year’s goal is to shore up […]
AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” of Universal Life Insurance Co., following the San Juan-based firm’s efforts to secure capital through its parent company, Universal Insurance Co., they announced. “The ratings reflect Universal Life’s […]
Innova Management Solutions, human resources consulting firm specialized in compensation, benefits and internal communications, announced the opening of its 2021 “Total Rewards Survey.” This survey will collect and analyze information about cash compensation (salaries, bonuses, incentives, special payments), benefits, HR policies, programs and practices in place in most industries operating in the island. The survey […]
Sacred Heart University in Santurce was one of seven colleges to receive funding through the Online News “2020 Challenge Fund for Innovation in Journalism Education,” to experiment with local news collaboration. Each university will partner with local news organizations to explore news ways of teaching journalism and delivering information to their local communities. Sacred Heart […]
Rep. Eladio ‘Layito’ Cardona-Quiles, who represents District 16, announced the upcoming reopening of the Plaza Agropecuaria in San Sebastián to promote family markets and economic activity in the region he represents. The plaza will reopen Feb. 5. The reopening comes after talks with Agriculture Secretary-designate Ramón González, who confirmed the availability of $2 million in […]
Secretary of State, Larry N. Seilhamer announced Administrative Order 2021-01, which grants an amnesty eliminating fines or penalties imposed on active entities for not filing annual reports or paying their annual fees prior to 2020 on time. The amnesty period begins today and ends Feb.17, 2021 and applies only to active entities. The fine waiver […]
Government Technology magazine has chosen Rock Solid Technologies, a software company that helps governments and citizens work as one through configurable customer relationship management, mobile, and enterprise resource planning software solutions as a GovTech 100 company for 2021. Government Technology magazine publishes the list annually to highlight companies focused on “making a difference in and […]
Students from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) in Río Piedras developed an app called “ArtesaníasICP,” through which people from around the world can contact and buy from local artisans. The app, created with the support from the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture (ICP), is free to download and features a wide range of features. […]
Global design firm Stantec has opened an office in the San Patricio neighborhood of Guaynabo, expanding its presence on the island “to better serve its clients,” the company announced. Located in the T-Mobile Center, the 1,200-square-foot office will support between eight and 10 employees. “Our new office in Puerto Rico strengthens our ability to deliver […]
Integro Foundation has joined forces with other nonprofit organizations for its “Regala con Propósito” (“Gifting with Purpose”) initiative, a pillar in its fight against the causes of poverty and inequality in Puerto Rico. “Gifting with Purpose started supporting orphanages and organizations that work hard every day so that children in Puerto Rico grow up healthy, […]
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