Looking to help consumers establish a credit history, and under the motto, “Now you can have what you dreamed of,” Popular Auto announced the availability of the “Starting Connection Program.” This program makes it easier for people who do not have credit experience, or it is limited, to buy their first car through a qualified […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’ Natural Resources Conservation Service will host virtual meetings this week, to discuss 2018 Farm Bill updates, storm recovery efforts under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWPP), and updates from NRCS Caribbean Divisions and federal and territorial partners. NRCS Caribbean Area Director Luis Cruz-Arroyo said agency partners, clients and potential clients […]
LaCalleComercio.com, an online shopping center recently unveiled to help Puerto Rico’s small and medium-sized businesses (SME’s) expand their sales amid the restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is now open for companies to create their virtual stores. Axel Caraballo, executive director and who created and manages the project along with lawyer Max Caraballo and communicator […]
Less than two weeks after announcing it had selected California-based Mobilitie to provide wireless broadband connectivity to the Puerto Rico Convention Center, its operator AMS Global — which also manages the Coliseo de Puerto Rico — confirmed it has signed up the same provider for the indoor arena. “Bringing a new network with 5G capability […]
Puerto Rico-based nonprofit ConPRmetidos recently unveiled the program ElComebackPR.org, a platform aimed at bringing back Puerto Rican professionals living and working in the diaspora, and non-Puerto Rican entrepreneurs/workers back to the island. The program seeks to connect professionals and anyone who wants to contribute to the Puerto Rico’s economy with employment opportunities on the island. […]
Local retailer Power Sports announced the opening this week of its new home appliance and power generation equipment outlet store, just in time for the start of the holiday season. The opening of the 26,000 square-foot store is part of an expansion project driven by an investment of more than $3 million. The new retail […]
At an investment of $350,000, Chef Owner Eileen Sánchez unveiled her new culinary offering in Miramar, called Marocha. The opening of the eatery was scheduled for March 2020, when the pandemic challenged her plans, but not her entrepreneurial spirit. “Without a doubt, the pandemic has been a blow to us and to the restaurant industry […]
The Puerto Rico Homebuilders Association bestowed its “Banker of the Year” award to Alexis Aguiar, first vicepresident of FirstBank’s corporate banking division, the bank announced. The Association assigns the award for excellence in the person’s performance and their contribution in the construction industry, in the community and in Puerto Rico’s economic development. The award ceremony […]
U.S. Post Office locations nationwide will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, but will reopen after the holidays, and regular mail delivery will resume Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, the agency announced. Some Post Office locations may have extended hours leading up to the holidays, while others may have limited hours on Christmas Eve. Although there are no […]
AFAR, a travel media brand that inspires and guides travelers to “have deeper, richer, and more meaningful experiences,” revealed the winners of its fifth-annual AFAR Travelers’ Awards, in which Puerto Rico was chosen as the #1 Caribbean island. “After the tourism industry has been so heavily impacted by the current pandemic, being chosen for this […]
Fifteen entrepreneurs from the northern town of Loíza began a virtual training program comprising more than 40 hours of training, practical sessions and mentoring through nonprofit organization’s Vitrina Solidaria’s Loíza Glocal Bootcamp, Executive Director Raquel Skerrett-Escalera said. The businesses of the entrepreneurs picked for the free training represent the agriculture, food and arts and crafts […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking public comments on a proposed rule that would revise the small business size standards for businesses in five North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) sectors. The federal agency’s proposed actions will increase small business eligibility across 70 different industries, opening them up to participation in the SBA’s robust […]
The Puerto Rico Health Department announced the acquisition of two mobile units at a combined cost of $736,000 that will temporarily replace the WIC clinics that have been unable to reopen after being seriously affected by the earthquakes in the south. The 37-foot mobile clinics have areas for anthropometric measurements, breastfeeding, food demonstration, space to […]
Best Lawyer, the oldest and most respected guide to the legal profession, is currently accepting nominations for the 9th Edition of “The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico” ranking. Nominations may be submitted by the general public, clients, other practicing lawyers, and marketing teams. The entity only asks that lawyers not nominate themselves. “All lawyers included in the […]
DDB Latina Puerto Rico swept the Festival del Ojo de Iberoamérica awards, considered the most important regional advertising competition, winning in categories of best agency, best creative director for Enrique Renta and best local idea for the Medalla Light “Brewed by Champions” campaign, the agency announced. DDB Latina obtained a total of seven awards during […]
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