USDA grants $140K to Foundation for PR to help western-area businesses
August 23, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program awarded a $140,000 grant to Foundation for Puerto Rico to support its ongoing efforts in favor of for small and medium businesses in the Aguadilla/Isabela region.
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Corporation de Servicios Medicos de Hatillo nabs national service award
August 23, 2018
The Corporation de Servicios Medicos de Hatillo received the “Community Hero Award” from health information technology and services provider Greenway Health.
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FirstBank renews ‘Beyond’ loyalty program experience
August 22, 2018
FirstBank launched its renewed Rewards Program for its Beyond credit card customers.
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AT&T-PR/USVI, Salvation Army join to assist VI youth-at-risk
August 22, 2018
The Salvation Army St. Thomas Corps has received a $65,000 donation from AT&T PR/USVI.
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Knox Medical launches medicinal cannabis home delivery service
August 21, 2018
Knox Medical recently became Puerto Rico’s first company offering medicinal cannabis delivery service to certified patients in the San Juan metro area and surrounding towns.
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PR-EESA opens call for 4th edition of ‘Battle of the Buildings – Puerto Rico’
August 20, 2018
The program aims to promote best practices in the efficient use of energy, integrated design and development of modernization projects and renewable energy systems in commercial buildings in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
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Puerto Rican digital station AZ Rock set to ‘conquer the internet’
August 17, 2018
Following an investment of $100,000 in music licenses, a new app, and specialized technical equipment, digital station AZ Rock is looking to conquer the online world with its 24/7 rock station.
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Wellness Direct Services launches to deliver meds to the elderly in 48 hrs.
August 17, 2018
Puerto Rican entrepreneur Ana H. Rivera-Nieves announced the launch of Wellness Direct Services, the only company in Puerto Rico that delivers health and wellness products to the elderly in 48 hours, either in their homes, places of care, or where they need it.
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10 P.R. films to get $1M in gov’t funding, tax credits
August 16, 2018
As part of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce’s "Year of the Puerto Rican film,” agency executives announced 10 local productions will receive $1 million in support through the Film Investment Fund.
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Census Bureau appoints Marazzi to Census Scientific Advisory Committee
August 16, 2018
Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics Executive Director Mario Marazzi has been selected as a member of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Census Scientific Advisory Committee, the agency announced.
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U.S. Department of Labor to offer prevailing wage seminar in P.R.
August 16, 2018
The free training will be held Aug. 27-28, 2018, at the Department of Labor and Human Resources in Hato Rey.
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Discover Puerto Rico begins RFP process for ‘creative partner’
August 14, 2018
Discover Puerto Rico has begun the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for a creative partner to assist in the development of brand strategy, brand identity, and creative concepts.
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Discover Puerto Rico launches local Google content initiative
August 10, 2018
Discover Puerto Rico, the official destination marketing organization for Puerto Rico, is launching a new program helping tourism partners verify their business information within Google.
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Habitat for Humanity P.R. to provide houses to Hurricane María victims
August 9, 2018
Habitat for Humanity of Puerto Rico has opened a call for a new housing project in Río Piedras, inviting families and individuals in need of a home and who have been affected by Hurricane María.
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SJ Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino ends use of plastic straws, removers
August 8, 2018
The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino recently announced the elimination of plastic straws and removers.
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