The demolition of the former Conservatory of Music in Hato Rey has begun, paving the way for what will be the $45.5 million Cronos Office Center, a multi-tower, multi-level commercial complex, government officials confirmed.
Nearly five months after announcing its intention to buy Wells Fargo’s auto lending business in Puerto Rico — which does business as Reliable Auto — Popular Inc. confirmed it has completed the regulatory clearance process needed to close the deal.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to the Puerto Rico Trade and Export Company.
With the goal of continuing to provide solutions in service and variety of products, Packers Provision has expanded operations to incorporate a new fresh produce division, Packers Fresh Solutions.
KraftHeinz has awarded Puerto Rican consumer products distribution company Colomer & Suárez, its “Top Distributor of the Year” recognition in the Latin American region. KraftHeinz also recognized two Colomer & Suárez processes that have contributed to the success of their brands in Puerto Rico: “Implementation Award,” for their effective media strategy (documentation, internal communication, etc.); […]
PetSmart announced the re-opening of its Caguas and Carolina stores, two locations that were greatly impacted when Hurricane María struck last September. Both stores suffered significant structural damage that required nearly eight months to repair, the retailer said. “It has been a long road to recovery, not only for PetSmart, but for the entire island,” […]
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CofC) bestowed its President’s Special Award to Evertec Inc. for the “outstanding and timely support offered to the business sector after Hurricane María.” The recognition was awarded during the CofC’s gala dinner, which included a special certificate by Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Jennifer Gonzalez, for Evertec’s work. “We at […]
Trust MD Corp., a Puerto Rican company specialized on advising on financial services, recently launched an educational division focused on retaining local talent. The company seeks graduate students to provide employment alternatives on the island, company executives said. Trust MD identified an opportunity for finance, economics, law and accounting students to stay on the island […]
Liberty Puerto Rico launched Smart Protect, a multi-device protection plan that covers a wide array of electronic gadgets against accidental damage, mechanical breakdowns and damages due to voltage fluctuations.
The Puerto Rico Community Foundation provided donations to five nonprofit organizations that promote the well-being of children and families on the island.
As part of the “Bottom Up Destination Recovery Initiative,” 40 Skift employees, including its CEO Rafat Ali, joined forces with Foundation for Puerto Rico in a reforestation effort at Punta Santiago in Humacao.
Start-up generator Parallel 18 will host its 5th Demo Day, under the slogan “El Boricua se las Inventa,” on June 26 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, when participants will showcase their ideas.
MCS Foundation has taken an active role in the reconstruction of Puerto Rico by joining forces with PathStone.
Dominican airline Air Century opened its operations to new Caribbean destinations Aruba, Curaçao and St. Maarten, with flight Y2-161, departing from Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana Airport in St. Maarten.
Puerto Rico Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores Ortega confirmed that during a recent meeting with representatives of the Starbucks Foundation, an agenda and timetable were set to soon begin importing coffee beans to the island.
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