Puerto Rico Trade and Export and nonprofit organization INprende announced the graduation of 40 entrepreneurs that participated in the third generation of the Puerto Rico Emprende Academy (PREA) training program for the development and strengthening of small and medium enterprises. Agency Executive Director Ricardo Llerandi said “with more than 100 graduates already, this initiative offers […]
Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner in Washington, Jenniffer González, announced the approval of $6.2 million in federal funds allocated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services for child care, health services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The EPA approved $105,600 for the Environmental Quality Board to help […]
Puerto Rico Legal Aid announced the launch of two new support tools that will allow people to get fast, free and accessible information to prevent the loss of their homes through foreclosure. Every Monday the team comprising the derechoatucasa.org program will be answering questions from people about loss mitigation, mediation and foreclosures through 787-957-3106 and […]
Puerto Rico’s first-ever Destination Marketing Organization, Discover Puerto Rico, is being recognized as a finalist in the 2019 Ad Age A-List and Creativity Awards “Start-Up of the Year” category for “making a strong impact since its inception July 2018.” This recognition is one of many notable accolades already earned by the organization in just eight […]
Abarca has extended until Mar. 14 the deadline to apply for the “Better Care Community Program,” a philanthropic initiative that aims to support nonprofit, health-related organizations that work to improve the quality of life of their communities on the island. Through the “Better Care Community Program,” designed and managed entirely by Abarca employees, three nonprofits […]
Centros Sor Isolina Ferré is offering an English Immersion program to help participants improve their proficiency in the second language. The program started as an initiative financed by Ashton Soniat, founder and chief officer of Dufossat Capital, who moved to the island after the enactment of Acts 20/22. His donation of more than $48,000 made […]
Caribbean Food Champioships, a culinary competition featuring international cooks and chefs will take place for the first time in Puerto Rico on Mar. 16-17, organizers announced. The two-day competition features nine categories and is the pass to the final World Food Championship in Texas, where the winner will have the opportunity to participate for more […]
Following a $110,000 investment, a partnership between emergency management firm ISP and telecom company WorldNet, opened Puerto Rico’s first privately-run Business Continuity Center in Bayamón. The center is equipped with the necessary technology to allow any government agency or company to continue its operations despite any emergency or disaster. The Business Continuity Center will provide […]
Red Cat, a provider of distributed data storage, analytics and services for the drone industry, announced the beta release of its blockchain-based black box storage, analytics and services platform to make drones trackable and accountable. Red Cat’s platform release includes several integrated systems that enable industry regulators to track and review drone flight data, insurance […]
T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge winner J.I. Cruz shared his journey behind “Dios del Sol,” one of John Legere’s top 6 CEO Picks on Good Morning America Tuesday. “Dios del Sol” is creating a more sustainable future for Puerto Rico, by helping communities fund and transition to solar energy. As T-Mobile has a significant presence in Puerto […]
Ford Motor Company Fund has returned to Puerto Rico with its “Driving Skills for Life” program, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to the island, it announced This is the second time that Ford brings its free program to Puerto Rico to help teens learn safe driving skills beyond what they learn in standard […]
IHOP restaurants in Puerto Rico celebrate its sixth edition of “National Pancake Day” on Mar. 12, raise funds for the benefit of the San Jorge Children’s Foundation, the company announced. IHOP restaurants located in Plaza Centro in Caguas, Premium Outlets in Barceloneta; Los Colobos Shopping Center in Carolina; Plazoleta del Cantón in Bayamón and The […]
The National Rural Lenders’ Roundtable (NRLR), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the 2019 Puerto Rico Rural Lending Investment Summit that will be held Mar. 7-8 at the Condado Plaza Hilton Hotel. The summit will join lenders and stakeholders in the USDA and SBA guaranteed-lending […]
Looking to motivate entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico, Café Yaucono has created an initiative through which it will award two mobile coffee shops that will allow creating a business anywhere on the island. The company has partnered with retailer JF Montalvo for the initiative. Those interested in participating have until Mar. 8 to visit any of […]
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently launched the “Fast Track Hiring Process,” an expedited hiring program that streamlines the hiring process for CBP Officer and Border Patrol Agent applicants who can commit to accelerated hiring timeframes. CBP’s current average time to hire for officers and agents is 300 days. The “Fast Track Hiring Process” […]
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