Espacios Abiertos unveils virtual lab to empower communities
October 1, 2020
As part of its mission to develop civic capacities, Puerto Rico-based nonprofit Espacios Abiertos created the Community Laboratory, an empowerment and leadership project aimed at helping communities strengthen their recovery and sustainability skills, through a virtual platform. Project Coordinator, Carla J. Alonso, said the online site gathers tools to support the communities developed since the […]
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SBA awards Puerto Rico Trade & Export Co. $385K
September 30, 2020
As the U.S. Small Business Administration marks 10 years of supporting small business growth through its competitive State Trade Expansion (STEP) grant program, the federal agency announced the newest round of state awards that support export growth among United States small businesses. The SBA is providing $384,930 to the Puerto Rico Trade & Export Company […]
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CBP to expand Preclearance program to new airports
September 30, 2020
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced it will invite new airports to participate in the Preclearance program for the first time since 2016. Interested foreign airports may apply for Preclearance by submitting an application through the CBP website. “Preclearance strengthens our partnerships abroad and provides benefits to passengers, airports, governments, and airlines,” said William […]
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Puerto Rico Cardiology Society, Janssen launch ‘Connect with Your Health’ campaign
September 30, 2020
The Puerto Rico Cardiology Society and the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson launched the “Connect with Your Health” educational campaign, focused on the message that despite the limitations of daily life because of the pandemic, people should not neglect their health and continue to visit their doctor. “The reality we’re living has created […]
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USDA-NRCS opens call for ’21 environmental quality incentives program
September 29, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Caribbean announced the first sign-up period for Fiscal 2021 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding to address farmers’ natural resource concerns. EQIP is a voluntary conservation program that provides financial and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to help install and implement conservation practices on […]
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InterAmerican University legal aid clinic gets $270K grant to expand services
September 28, 2020
The Access to Information Clinic of the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico Law School has received a $270,000, three-year grant to expand its services to promote and defend the constitutional principles of freedom of press and expression, including access to public information, particularly for journalists and the media. “We’re proud to announce that we were […]
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Puerto Rico Federal Credit Union donates $100K to nonprofits
September 25, 2020
Puerto Rico Federal Credit Union (PRFCU), in conjunction with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY), granted $100,000 in financial assistance to a number of local nonprofits that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The capital injection came from the Small Business Recovery Grant Program, the institutions said. Among the entities that received […]
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Centros Sor Isolina Ferré students get tablets for distance learning
September 25, 2020
Aware of the need that students have given the challenges presented by the need for distance learning that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought, the Sor Isolina Ferré Centers (CSIF, in Spanish) delivered tablets to students of its alternative schools in Ponce, Caimito and Guayama who did not have this tool for their education. About 100 […]
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Toyota launches Venza ’21 SUV in Puerto Rico, expanding hybrid footprint
September 24, 2020
Toyota de Puerto Rico recently introduced the new Venza 2021, a midsize two-row crossover utility vehicle (CUV) that brings back the brand name after a five-year absence. This crossover, available in three styles — LE, XLE and Limited — comes equipped with the Toyota Hybrid System II powertrain that offers fuel efficiency of 39 MPG. […]
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PathStone offers training, stipends and jobs to young people from Loíza
September 24, 2020
PathStone will recruit 15 young people from the town of Loíza to support them and provide them with the necessary resources to finish high school, train in the construction sector and start generating income from a job. Those who successfully complete the program will receive a $2,500 stipend. Interested participants must be between 18 and […]
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Total Petroleum Puerto Rico donates nearly 4K solar lamps islandwide
September 24, 2020
Total Petroleum Puerto Rico Corp. confirmed it has donated nearly 4,000 solar lamps to the Puerto Rico Red Cross for distribution to vulnerable communities in the event an atmospheric event leaves sectors of the island with no electric service. “This important donation is part of the Total Access to Energy program. It reflects our commitment to become the […]
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Face mask maker Made in America to donate 2M units in Puerto Rico
September 23, 2020
Local face mask manufacturer Made in America is donating two million masks to Puerto Rico residents to support their fight against COVID-19, the company announced. The Act 20/22 decree holders established the manufacturing facility in the town of Carolina to produce disposable three-ply masks to promote access to affordable, quality masks manufactured locally, and not […]
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Optum to hire 500 people in Puerto Rico in 3 years
September 22, 2020
Optum, a health services company and part of UnitedHealth Group, is creating more than 100 new jobs in its San Juan operations center in Puerto Rico before the end of the year, with plans for 400 additional new positions over the next three years. The positions include training and education with opportunities for claims and […]
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Medplus Solutions, Tabula Rasa partner to deliver customized care to Puerto Rico
September 21, 2020
Medplus Solutions, a pharmacy services provider in Puerto Rico, will deploy Tabula Rasa HealthCare Inc.’s MedWise medication safety solutions for its long-term care clients. Additionally, Medplus will enhance its clinical pharmacy services by certifying its pharmacists as MedWise Advisors. Tabula Rasa is a healthcare technology company advancing the field of medication safety. “As the only […]
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Burlington Stores to open new location in Hatillo on Oct. 30
September 21, 2020
Off-price retailer Burlington Stores announced it will open a new store at Plaza Del Norte mall in Hatillo, on Oct. 30. It will be the retailer’s 13th location in Puerto Rico. Store officials did not reveal the investment associated with the new location, or the square footage. As part of the opening, Burlington Stores will […]
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