FirstBank receives recognition from Habitat for Humanity
June 12, 2019
FirstBank, represented by its Community Reinvestment Unit, received a recognition from nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico for its commitment and collaboration with the development of housing rehabilitation programs designed for individuals who have been socio-economically disadvantaged in past years. “Our alliance with Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico has enabled us to […]
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30 public school students to participate in ‘Internado Claro’ internship program
June 12, 2019
The Department of Education and telecommunications service provider Claro announced a collaborative partnership through which 30 high school students will participate in the company’s “Internado Claro” professional internship program. The initiative seeks to provide “valuable experience” in the field of study the students have chosen in their vocational school. Students will work during the summer […]
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San Patricio Village launches campaign for food lovers of all ages, tastes
June 12, 2019
San Patricio Village in Guaynabo, home to Wilo Eatery & Bar and Bottles restaurants, and a number of other eateries for all tastes, has launched the #FoodieSanPatricioVillage campaign to highlight the culinary and gastronomic experiences available in the retail complex. Restaurants Wilo Eatery & Bar, Bottles, Chophouse, Cayo Caribe, Ikebana, Chili’s, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, LongHorn […]
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Ascend Hospice enters P.R. market through acquisition of Grace Hospice
June 11, 2019
Ascend Hospice, a hospice and palliative care provider with offices in seven states, is extending its services into and across Puerto Rico with the acquisition of Grace Hospice, based in San Juan. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “Ascend Hospice is dedicated to providing innovative, quality hospice and palliative care to the […]
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Lin-Manuel Miranda invites tourists to visit P.R in 8-episode video series
June 11, 2019
Actor, songwriter and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. and Discover Puerto Rico, released the complete series of short videos for the Internet entitled “Discover Puerto Rico with Lin-Manuel,” in which he invites people to visit the island. The eight-episode series focuses on Puerto Rico as a world-class artistic, cultural and gastronomic destination, […]
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Fortiflex transfers production line to ALPLA plant in Guayama
June 10, 2019
Fortiflex Inc. announced it will move its entire production line to ALPLA Caribe’s plant in Guayama, after a strategic alliance reached after Hurricane María struck will now lead to a 10-year agreement, company officials said. Fortiflex Inc. was founded in 1976 and is known in the Caribbean and in Central America for a product portfolio […]
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Connect 2021 conference to gather 3,500 attendees in P.R.
June 10, 2019
Connect 2021 will be held in Puerto Rico, bringing together more than 3,500 planners, suppliers and other industry leaders for three days of networking, face-to-face meetings, education, receptions and more. Also, it is expected to generate approximately 10,000 room nights on the island, organizers said. “We’re thrilled to host Connect 2021 and have the opportunity […]
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SBA launches 5th annual ‘Growth Accelerator Fund’ competition
June 6, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the fifth round of its “Growth Accelerator Fund” competition to recognize the nation’s most innovative accelerators, including incubators, co-working startup communities, or other similar models, to compete for cash prizes of $50,000 each for a total of $3 million. “Accelerators provide invaluable resources to small business startups, such as […]
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FirstBank giving away 2K fruit and native trees in islandwide campaign
June 6, 2019
Continuing with its commitment to reforest Puerto Rico, FirstBank and its program “Uno con el Ambiente” returns with its reforestation tour, “Crece Verde.” In this new edition, 2,000 fruit and native tress will be distributed in 10 branches throughout the island, the financial institution announced. Alexis Molinares, renowned ecologist and project consultant will provide guidance […]
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Guardian Insurance named ‘Caribbean Insurer of the Year’ 2019
June 6, 2019
Guardian Insurance Co. has nabbed the “Caribbean Insurer of the Year” award from Global insurance and reinsurance industry magazine, “Reactions,” which announced the winners of its 2019 Reactions Magazine Awards late last month in Miami. The local company was recognized by a panel composed of tier-one reinsurers, brokers and other market insiders, among hundreds of […]
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Ford recycles 1.2B plastic bottles a year for vehicle parts
June 6, 2019
When you recycle plastic bottles, do you ever stop and think about where that plastic ends up? One answer: Ford vehicles. Ford Motor Company is helping to promote environmentally friendly auto parts, and one way they’re doing that is by using recycled plastic bottles for underbody shields on all cars and SUVs, and wheel liners […]
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Berklee in P.R. awards $1.52M in financial aid in its 25th edition
June 5, 2019
The Berklee in Puerto Rico educational program concluded its 25th edition with its graduation concert and ceremony, held at the Plaza at Popular Center in Hato Rey. This year, 23 program students were admitted and received a total of $1.52 million in financial aid, the nonprofit said. “This year’s edition was the largest in the […]
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ICSE promotes discussion of reconstruction of P.R.’s energy grid at annual meeting
June 5, 2019
The Puerto Rico Institute for a Competitive and Sustainable Economy (ICSE) participated for a third time in the Annual Meeting of the Center for Research and Regulated Industry (CRRI) of Rutgers University, held May 30-31. The CRRI was founded in 1977 at Rutgers University. It aims to further the study of regulation by researchers in […]
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CNE among ‘Top Think Tanks’ in the world for 6th consecutive year
June 5, 2019
For the sixth year in a row, Puerto Rico’s Center for a New Economy (CNE) has been included in the most recent edition of the 2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report published by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) at the University of Pennsylvania’s Lauder Institute. CNE was recognized in the […]
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P.R. included in USDA home repair pilot program
June 4, 2019
Puerto Rico has been selected to participate in a pilot program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program, which is kicking off “National Homeownership Month.” USDA Rural Development State Director for Puerto Rico, Josué E. Rivera, said the island has been included in the Single-Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants program, also […]
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