Foundation for P.R. participates in P3 conference in DC
July 26, 2018
In a vote of confidence for its innovative projects that are helping to stimulate Puerto Rico’s economic rebound following the devastation of Hurricane María, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation selected Foundation for Puerto Rico President Annie Mayol to address the 7th Annual Building Resilience through Private-Public Partnerships Conference held in Washington, D.C. this week.
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Evertec partners with start-up accelerator, Parallel 18
July 26, 2018
Evertec Inc. and the Puerto Rico Science Technology and Research Trust announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with its start-up accelerator program, Parallel 18 (P18).
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FirstBank readies for hurricane season by hosting ‘A resilient bank’ seminar
July 25, 2018
Aware of the importance of keeping the bank's operations functional in the face of natural disasters, FirstBank’s management recently trained some 150 employees, members of its Emergency Committee, with the "A resilient bank" seminar in an activity at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
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SBA partners with Veterans Affairs’ Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program
July 25, 2018
The U.S. Small Business Administration has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program.
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Luis Muñoz Marín Airport unveils new $6M federal inspections facilities
July 24, 2018
Luis Muñoz Marín Airport officials, along with local and federal tourism and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol personnel, unveiled a new $6 million Federal Inspections Station at Terminal B of Puerto Rico’s main air traffic hub.
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MCS opens customer service center in Arecibo
July 23, 2018
Insurance company MCS has remodeled and opened the doors of its customer service center in Arecibo, recognizing the importance of being close to communities to ensure its services are more accessible.
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FirstBank makes donation to promote music education for students in Guayama
July 20, 2018
FirstBank has made a donation to the Conservatory of Music's Música 100x35 program that will allow the students of Rafael López Landrón School in Guayama to participate in the Conservatory's system of children and youth orchestras and choirs in Puerto Rico.
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$700K Cannalytics Bioscience Labs opens in San Juan
July 19, 2018
Cannalytics, LLC. a local provider of cannabis testing and scientific research for the regulated cannabis industry in Puerto, announced the opening of its independently-owned facilities in San Juan, with a related $700,000 investment.
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Journalist Begnaud to deliver commencement address at Polytechnic Univ. graduation
July 18, 2018
CBS News Correspondent David Begnaud, who has been widely recognized for his work covering the impact of Hurricane María in Puerto Rico, will deliver the keynote speech during the Polytechnic University’s 39th graduation ceremony on July 26.
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El San Juan Hotel hosting back-to-school drive
July 18, 2018
As part of its commitment to the children of Puerto Rico and recognizing the importance of education, the El San Juan Hotel is coordinating a back-to-school drive, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Isla Verde hotel.
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McConnell Valdés donates $60K to nonprofits doing hurricane recovery work
July 18, 2018
The McConnell Valdés Disaster Relief Fund, established by the namesake law firm after the passage of hurricanes Irma and María, awarded $60,000 in grants to seven nonprofit entities in Puerto Rico.
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DMO adopts ‘Discover Puerto Rico’ as official name
July 17, 2018
“Discover Puerto Rico” has been adopted as the island’s destination marketing organization’s new name, and was unveiled during the Destinations International Annual Convention.
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Facebook hosting ‘Boost your Business’ seminars in P.R.
July 16, 2018
Social media giant Facebook is hosting a series of “Boost your Business” seminars in Puerto Rico this week, it announced.
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HOPE NOW Alliance, Kmart team on outreach model to help P.R. homeowners impacted by Hurricane María
July 11, 2018
The HOPE NOW Alliance, in conjunction with KMart, are hosting a free Homeownership Recovery Center to help homeowners impacted by Hurricane María and “are feeling frustrated with the recovery process.”
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P.R. Builders Association stresses ‘need for agreements’ between gov’t, OBoard
July 10, 2018
The Puerto Rico Builders Association called upon the three branches of government and the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico to reach agreements to make the island return to the path of economic and fiscal recovery.
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