Mazda, Toyota to build joint $1.6B vehicle assembly plant in Alabama
March 9, 2018
Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation have established their new joint-venture company "Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A. Inc.,” a $1.6 billion vehicle assembly plant that will produce cars for both brands in Huntsville, Alabama starting in 2021.
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Health group stresses importance of FCC’s Lifeline program to P.R./USVI
March 9, 2018
The National Health IT Collaborative for the Underserved, in cooperation with HIMSS and HX360, hosted the "Leveraging Health IT to Address Health Disparities: A Leadership Conference", which brought together national leaders who discussed how to leverage the Federal Communications Commission’s Lifeline program, as part of a disaster preparedness-and-response network.
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Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae extend foreclosure sale suspension in P.R/USVI
March 8, 2018
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae announced they are both extending the suspension of all foreclosure sales through May 31, 2018 for mortgaged premises located in jurisdictions designated as Eligible Disaster Areas in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as a result of Hurricane Irma or Hurricane María.
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PR-SBTDC seeks to turn local businesses into world-class companies
March 7, 2018
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.
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Embassy Suites by Hilton, AT&T partner for community initiative
March 6, 2018
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.
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MCS bets on P.R. YMCA with $300K contribution to support its programs
March 6, 2018
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.
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T-Mobile marks decade of support for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
March 5, 2018
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.
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Marketing and advertising firm Collaborative Corner is born
March 5, 2018
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.
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SBA announces ‘National Small Business Week’
March 5, 2018
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.
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Banco Popular opens call for 1st ‘StartUp Popular’ program of ’18
March 2, 2018
Since 2016, StartUp Popular has been supporting business owners in Puerto Rico through financing, business coaching and networking events.
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P.R. Premium Outlets announces store openings, new operating hours
March 2, 2018
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.
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AON to unveil results of its ‘Puerto Rico Benefits Outlook’ survey
March 1, 2018
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.
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P.R. College of Engineers and Surveyors to hold recycling event
March 1, 2018
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.
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Infopáginas unveils its ‘Premiazos 2.0’ consumer loyalty app
February 28, 2018
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.
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P.R. nonprofits could benefit from free solar energy systems
February 27, 2018
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.
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