Red Cat releases blockchain-based drone-tracking platform
March 7, 2019
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 […]
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P.R.’s T-Mobile ‘Changemaker Challenge’ winner featured on Good Morning America
March 6, 2019
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 […]
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Ford Fund returns to P.R. with ‘Driving Skills for Life’ program
March 6, 2019
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 […]
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IHOP marks ‘National Pancake Day’ to raise funds for San Jorge Children’s Foundation
March 5, 2019
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 […]
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USDA, SBA announce P.R. Rural Lending Investment Summit, Mar. 7-8
March 5, 2019
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 […]
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Café Yaucono seeks to motivate Puerto Ricans to create their own business
March 4, 2019
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 […]
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection fast-tracks hiring officers
March 4, 2019
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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EDB chooses Hacienda Santa Clara as ‘Agricultural Company of the Year’
March 4, 2019
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 […]
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P.E.C.E.S. offers free workshops to promote sustainability
March 4, 2019
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 […]
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N.Y. Fed President Williams to visit P.R./USVI Mar. 28-29
March 1, 2019
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 […]
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BADECO opens 2nd cycle of accessible capital program to stabilize, expand businesses
March 1, 2019
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 […]
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Coliseo de P.R. adds new $400K Lounge 118 open bar concept
March 1, 2019
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 […]
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PayPal, Total enable payments at P.R. gas stations through new mobile app
March 1, 2019
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 […]
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General Contractors of America, Ana G. Méndez University System partner to train construction workers
February 27, 2019
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 […]
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Mampostea’o named merit winner in HOW International Design Awards
February 26, 2019
“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, […]
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