Following the economic challenges the island is facing after Hurricanes Irma and María, the Small Business & Technology Development Centers will offer a series of intensive workshops to promote the development of local businesses.
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino and AT&T recently got together to spend time with residents of the La Torre sector in Piñones, in Loíza as part of an initiative of Hilton chain’s "Travel with Purpose" program.
The MCS Foundation has joined forces with the U.S. YMCA in a fundraising effort after the passing of Hurricane María, with the funds destined to help “the Y” in Puerto Rico, mainly its services and renovations to its facility. The insurer is contributing $300,000 to the nonprofit.
Accompanied by Olympic medalist hurdler Javier Culson and a large group of employees, wireless carrier T-Mobile once again demonstrated its support as a presenter of Race for the Cure, Susan G. Komen’s most important fundraiser in Puerto Rico.
With the leadership of two industry veterans, José Antonio Martínez and Mayda Nazario, Collaborative Corner (CC) is born: a Strategic Communications Advisory firm focused on marketing and advertising headquartered in Hato Rey.
The head of the U.S. Small Business Administration Linda McMahon announced that this year’s National Small Business Week will be held from April 29 – May 5, 2018, when she will be visiting a number of states.
Since 2016, StartUp Popular has been supporting business owners in Puerto Rico through financing, business coaching and networking events.
The management team of the Puerto Rico Premium Outlets in Barceloneta announced that the center has reopened or will open 48 of its stores in the near term.
Aon plc, a global firm specializing in risk management, insurance brokerage, reinsurance, and outsourcing and human resources consulting services, will present the results of its “Puerto Rico Benefits Outlook survey” March 15.
The Institute of Environmental Engineers of the Puerto Rico College of Engineers and Surveyors, is continuing its collection campaign of domestic hazardous waste with an event slated for March 3, at its Hato Rey headquarters.
Puerto Rican firm Infopáginas is launching the 2.0 version of its “Premiazos” consumer loyalty rewards application, available at the App Store and Google Play, which gives participating businesses the chance to thank their clients for their sponsorship.
Several nonprofit organizations serving Puerto Rico could benefit from the installation or complementing solar energy systems free of charge, thanks to an initiative by “Por Puerto Rico Damos el Máximo,” run by Maximo Solar Industries in collaboration with nonprofit Somos Solar, whose mission is to help promote solar technology on the island through education, participation and community outreach.
Experts from online travel agency Expedia will be presenting data on tourism market behavior in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, during a workshop Feb. 28 at the San Juan Marriott Hotel and Stellaris Casino, starting at 4 p.m.
Sprint is helping more than 700 high school students from Puerto Rico who were displaced after Hurricane María and are now enrolled in Orange County Public Schools.
Air Century airline unveiled Thursday an offer for air travel from San Juan to the Dominican Republic, for $99 one-way when purchased online.
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