PRiMEX celebrates virtual graduations in areas of export, talent management
June 30, 2020
Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension Inc. (PRiMEX), recently held two virtual graduations in which more than 20 local manufacturing companies participated in the Export and Smart Talent-Talent Management and Development Academies, during which they expanded their knowledge to take their products and services to other markets, as well as to optimize the search for local talent. […]
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Ericsson to transform Liberty LatinAm mobile core network across region
June 29, 2020
Ericsson is partnering with Liberty Latin America Ltd. in an upgrade of its mobile core network and to accelerate path toward new technologies in the Caribbean and Latin America, the companies said. Liberty has chosen Ericsson as its sole mobile core network vendor in a major network modernization drive. The three-year deal will see Ericsson […]
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83 youth entrepreneurs launch 25 businesses through SEEDS program
June 26, 2020
Friends of Puerto Rico, a nonprofit that supports the economic development through entrepreneurship education, will host, the graduation of the first cohort of the SEEDS youth entrepreneurship program on July 30, representatives announced. SEEDS is an afterschool program that is done in partnership with Instituto Nueva Escuela. Together, both organizations will graduate 83 youth entrepreneurs […]
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Hyatt Place, Hyatt House hotels to reopen July 1
June 26, 2020
The Hyatt Place San Juan, Bayamón and Manatí hotels, as well as the Hyatt House in San Juan, will start to receive guests on July 1, implementing security measures against the spread of COVID-19 and offers for Puerto Rico residents, said Francisco Mariani, manager of Hyatt in Puerto Rico. “The safety of our guests and […]
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$4.5M Genesis Mall Experience in Plaza Las Americas to open in July
June 26, 2020
Luxury vehicle brand Genesis, distributed locally by Sojitz of Puerto Rico, will open its “Genesis Mall Experience,” a $4.5 million dealership located in Plaza Las Américas at the end of July. With a total of 20,000 square feet, the space at the former Borders bookstore is divided into two main areas — sales and service. […]
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Mall operators want to ‘return to normal’ on July 1
June 25, 2020
Three weeks after opening their doors following the COVID-19 lockdown, shopping centers say the industry is ready to resume regular operations starting July 1. In a statement, the Puerto Rico Shopping Centers Association said they want the governmentto allow them to go back to operating without limiting the customer traffic, open valet parking and the […]
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Pinky’s opens new store in Condado, more locations in pipeline
June 25, 2020
Pink’s restaurant has officially opened a new location on Ashford Ave. in the Condado sector of San Juan, at an investment of more than $150,000, company officials announced. This store joins another operating on Loíza Street and is one of several more locations planned in coming months, said Héctor Westerband, co-owner and operator of the […]
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CBP San Juan seizes $1.2M in fake designer pendants and jewelry
June 25, 2020
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) San Juan Field Operations announced the seizure of counterfeit designer pendants and jewelry imported into Puerto Rico from Hong Kong via air courier. The estimated manufacturer suggested retail price of all the counterfeit products seized is approximately $1.2 million, had the goods been genuine, the agency said. “Consumers […]
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Sam’s Club Puerto Rico unveils new delivery service with partner Pick My Stuff
June 25, 2020
Sam’s Club Puerto Rico this week launched a new delivery service to homes or businesses through an alliance with local company Pick My Stuff, expanding the options it offers its members to make their warehouse purchases. “Now our members don’t have to leave their homes or businesses to buy the products they need, since through […]
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FirstBank helps 11 nonprofits thru its ‘Corazones de Primera’ initiative
June 24, 2020
FirstBank announced the start of its “Corazones de Primera” initiative to support services provided by of 11 nonprofit organizations across the island, which have been able to continue operating and helping communities during the pandemic. Through the initiative, FirstBank will assist Asesores Financieros Comunitarios; Banco de Alimentos; Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico; American […]
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Bayer Puerto Rico, Sor Isolina Ferré Centers team up for donations
June 24, 2020
Bayer Puerto Rico joined the Sor Isolina Ferré Centers to support the nonprofit’s participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “Farmers to Families Food Box Program,” by donating 1,000 face masks and 1,861 over-the-counter medications. The items were distributed with the USDA food boxes in several communities in the town of Juana Díaz. The Food […]
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Puerto Rico dairy farmers celebrate fresh milk month
June 23, 2020
Puerto Rico dairy farmers are marking the 20th edition of “fresh milk month” in June, in honor of an industry that pumps $200 million into the island’s economy and generates 16,000 jobs. Some 255 farms produce all the milk necessary to meet the needs of Puerto Rican consumers in all its varieties and derivatives, such […]
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Ponce Health Sciences University graduates 262 medical professionals
June 23, 2020
In a virtual celebration, Ponce Health Sciences University held its 40th graduation ceremony, which this year included 262 students, the biggest class in its history, the college confirmed. Of the total graduates, 103 received honors. The degrees awarded were PhD in Medicine, Master of Medical Sciences, PhD of Biomedical Sciences, PhD of Public Health, Master […]
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Yees! to host summer program to develop online businesses
June 22, 2020
Yees! a company dedicated to business education, has developed a summer program for youth interested in developing an online business, “building on the opportunities that the COVID-19 pandemic has opened.” “We could conclude that COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of digital technology in the exchange of goods and services,” Yees! officials said in a statement. […]
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DDB Latina Puerto Rico reflects on effects of COVID-19 on brands
June 22, 2020
DDB Latina Puerto Rico presented a comprehensive diagnostic about the effects of the pandemic and the road to recovery, during a second virtual event. Les Binet, a global expert on marketing effectiveness, offered his recommendations and predictions, and provided a framework for brands to follow. “The pandemic represents a before and after for the world […]
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