The Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank has selected Hacienda Santa Clara in the town of Yauco as the “Agricultural Company of the Year” by the Minority Business Development Agency as part of the celebration of minority entrepreneur week. “We’re proud that the achievements of entrepreneurs who had the vision of building an innovative company […]
The Community Education and Service Program (known as P.E.C.E.S. for its initials in Spanish) and its Community Sustainability Center have opened a call for residents of Puerto Rico’s eastern region to participate in workshops and free activities in Humacao, scheduled for March. “Our approach is to build resilience and promote sustainable community options,” said José […]
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John C. Williams will visit Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands on Mar. 28-29 to meet with leaders in the local nonprofit, government, and business sectors, the agency announced. The trip will focus on understanding current economic conditions and the continuing recovery efforts in the aftermath of […]
The Central-Eastern Development Bank, or BADECO for its initials in Spanish, opened the second cycle of the “Capital Accesible para Tu Negocio” financing program to support entrepreneurs in the areas they need it most to stabilize or expand a business in operation. “’Capital Accesible’ is not just a commercial finance program, but one that includes […]
Coliseo de Puerto Rico executives unveiled a new open bar concept at the venue, called Lounge 118, for which it invested $400,000. The new space on the main level is part of the infrastructure improvements underway at the coliseum, said General Manager Eduardo Cajina. The transformation of the 1,100 square-foot space, previously occupied by one […]
PayPal announced the launch of its partnership with Total Petroleum Puerto Rico, seeking to promote e-commerce in the island and to improve the supply of gasoline for Puerto Rican consumers and make it more efficient. This new service will allow consumers to pay with PayPal in more than 10 Total service stations islandwide, through the […]
The Puerto Rico Chapter of the Association of General Contractors of América (AGC-PR) and the Ana G. Méndez University (UAGM) announced the signing of a collaboration agreement to develop academic programs to train and educate qualified construction workers to participate in the reconstruction and modernization of housing projects and infrastructure that are being carried out […]
“Chef Piñeiro – Cocina de Autor,” a project developed by Mampostea’o, was chosen as one of 226 award-winning designs in the most recent HOW International Design Awards, the company announced. This competition sponsored by HOW magazine recognizes excellence on a global scale — and every year honors entries from all over the world. Each year, […]
Crowley Maritime Corp. christened the U.S.-flag combination container/roll on-roll off (ConRo) ship MV Taíno in San Juan, marking the first time such a ceremony is celebrated locally in recent history. “We are thrilled to christen this magnificent new ship here with our employees, customers and people of Puerto Rico, whom she will serve for many years to come,” […]
Atlanta-based PDSI, a third-party development company for the hotel industry, announced the opening of its 6th office location in San Juan. Among other projects in the Caribbean, PDSI is managing the hurricane recovery renovation of the El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, the renovations of the InterContinental San Juan, and the Caribe Hilton. PDSI […]
Inspired by the flora and fauna of El Yunque National Forest, nonprofit organization Vitrina Solidaria presented an exclusive collection of backpacks as part of its projects to support entrepreneurs through El Yunque Emprende program. Raquel Skerrett-Escalera, executive director of Vitrina Solidaria said the “Sublime by Sarangeli” collection was designed by artist Sarangeli Santiago, of Artistic […]
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands based schools, libraries and consortia seeking broadband and telecommunications funding from the federal ‘E-rate’ program now have access to expertise from the most experienced program team in the nation: Solix E-Rate Consulting, through an exclusive hotline and dedicated resources, the company announced. Solix Inc., which served as the E-rate […]
Total Petroleum Puerto Rico, Corp. and Aerostar Airport Holdings Puerto Rico agreed to renew a fuel supply contract for aircraft that use the Luis Muñoz Marín (LMM) International Airport in Puerto Rico. “The Luis Muñoz Marín [Airport] is a strategic airport for the Total group since it allows us to guarantee supplies to our clients […]
Aiming to reach more than 9,700 people in 11 towns, the American Red Cross and the University of Puerto Rico’s Medical Sciences Campus have joined forces to deliver health services as part of long-term recovery efforts. The initiative carries a $350,000 investment granted by the American Red Cross to the UPR Med School. Residents, students […]
Telecommunications service provider Claro and the Puerto Rico Department of Education announced a collaborative alliance in support of the digital enrollment project, through which parents can sign-up their children online using computers located at the Claro Customer Service Centers and several authorized agents. This new service will be available starting Feb. 21, the provider confirmed. […]
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