inCruises International expands footprint by moving headquarters to P.R.
April 23, 2019
Cruise membership club company inCruises International announced its expansion into Puerto Rico, company officials confirmed. “We’re extremely pleased with our move to Puerto Rico, and we anticipate continued strong growth locally and with participation from all over the world,” said inCruises President Frank Codina. “inCruises business has seen incredible growth over the past three+ years […]
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Trailer Bridge, ATS Int’l golf tourney benefits Habitat for Humanity P.R.
April 23, 2019
Trailer Bridge Inc., in partnership with Anderson Trucking Service Inc. (ATS), announced the charitable results of “Build 2019” presented by Rally por Puerto Rico, its inaugural charity golf tournament of customers, partners and local business leaders, held at the TPC Dorado Beach East Course. The one-day event was designed to maximize corporate giving and as […]
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SBA to host free workshops in P.R. to support federal contracting for disadvantaged small biz
April 23, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands district office will conduct a series of workshops in San Juan over the next few months as part of its 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance program, to support socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses in their efforts to obtain federal contracts. “The SBA is […]
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Pep Boys ‘Tech of the Year’ winners include Caguas staff member
April 23, 2019
Pep Boys, an Icahn Automotive Group company, announced the winners of its annual Pep Boys ‘Tech of the Year’ award, which includes technician Alexis González-Rosario from Caguas. The company recognized its top-performing automotive service technicians in each business region based on performance and customer service metrics from the prior year. The Pep Boys “Technician of […]
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SBA’s Emerging Leaders program kicks off in San Juan, Ponce
April 22, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Puerto and U.S. Virgin Islands district office has begun the 2019 Emerging Leaders training series with its fifth cycle in San Juan and, for the first time, in Ponce. “The expansion of SBA’s Emerging Leaders program to new locations every year has made this invaluable training series accessible to […]
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P.R. Tourism Co. opens restored info centers in Vieques, Culebra
April 18, 2019
In time for the busy Holy Week and Spring break holidays, the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. offered details about the reconstruction of its information centers in Vieques and Culebra, at a combined cost of $52,000. Tourism Co. Executive Director Carla Campos also announced planned activities “for the enjoyment and benefit of both residents and visitors of […]
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P.R. CEO’s Against Cancer win Fit2BeCancerFree national challenge
April 17, 2019
Eight members of the CEOs Against Cancer program, Puerto Rico Chapter, stood out in the Fit2BeCancerFree national challenge, a virtual competition that lasted 24 hours, organized by the American Cancer Society, in which 45 business leaders participated nationally to promote the importance of a healthy lifestyle. This year, the Puerto Rico chapter won the first […]
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Puerto Rico Emprende unveils E-Fulfillment Center for e-commerce
April 17, 2019
As part of its strategy to continue providing resources to promote innovation and new business development, Puerto Rico Emprende announced the creation of the E-Fullfiment Center, the first center in the Caribbean receiving, packaging and shipping goods purchased through e-commerce transactions. “The Puerto Rico E-Fulfillment Center is part of our digitization initiative for small and medium enterprises […]
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FirstBank delivers donation to Martín Peña Recicla nonprofit
April 16, 2019
FirstBank announced its sixth donation to Martin Peña Recicla, a contribution that will go toward the remodeling of the nonprofit’s facilities, which will include an office space, a meeting room, a storage area, and a collection center in Santurce. The funding comes from the financial institution’s “Dona tu Celu” mobile phone recycling campaign. “We continue […]
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Liberty, ICE spread word on how to avoid cyberbullying, online exploitation
April 15, 2019
More than 3,000 middle school children from the Arecibo and Guaynabo educational districts received tips to protect themselves from online predators during two special presentations organized by the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement’s Child Exploitation Investigative Unit and sponsored by Liberty Puerto Rico. Special Agent Alek Pacheco, of the Unit’s iGuardians program, and Lieutenant Jimmy […]
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Government moves to transfer public broadcasting station to nonprofit operator
April 12, 2019
The government of Puerto Rico announced its intention of transferring the rights and property of the Puerto Rico Corporation for Public Broadcasting, known as WIPR, to a private nonprofit. In a statement, Anthony Maceira, the government’s secretary for public affairs stated that a committee has been created to prepare a bill to amend Law 126-1996, […]
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Evertec partners with Women’s Business Institute to provide tech training
April 12, 2019
Evertec and the Women’s Business Institute entered into an alliance to promote the growth of businesses founded by women through training that will address the need to expand their knowledge in the use of technology to establish, manage, streamline and grow their business. “The use and knowledge of technology for a company is a catalyst […]
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U.S. Dept. of Labor continues compliance assistance efforts in the USVI
April 11, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division representatives are working in St. Croix and St. Thomas to provide compliance assistance and education for employers, and to investigate payroll practices related to ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricanes Irma and María, the agency announced. WHD will review employers’ compliance with federal labor statutes including the McNamara-O’Hara […]
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Gov’t promotes apprenticeships for manufacturing, aerospace, tech
April 11, 2019
The “Apprenticeship Accelerator,” a program aimed at employers in the manufacturing industry wishing to implement such programs in their companies, will take place in Ponce and Aguadilla April 11 and 25, respectively, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce announced. Information will be provided to employers looking to integrate apprenticeships as part their recruitment process, […]
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PathStone Enterprise Center receives $1.5M Wells Fargo grant
April 10, 2019
PathStone Enterprise Center Inc. (PECI) received a $1.5 million grant from Wells Fargo to provide capital and technical assistance to business owners on the island, the company announced. The investment, which is part of the Wells Fargo Works for Small Business: Diverse Community Capital (DCC) program, will help small businesses that are still in the process […]
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