U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the agency is making $30 million available to farmers, ranchers, and food entrepreneurs to develop new product lines.
Puerto Rico-based social impact consulting firm Impactivo has been approved for a $14,994 award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (known as PCORI) to support a project on Hispanic Communities Reducing Complications around Pregnancy and Childbirth.
Starbucks Puerto Rico has launched its rechargeable card as part of its “My Starbucks Rewards” customer loyalty program.
Puerto Rican firm Robofusion PR on Wednesday unveiled what is possibly the island’s first robot-operated frozen yogurt machine, up and running at the Econo grocery store in Cayey.
Nationwide Planning Associates, a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority-regulated broker-dealer, has entered the Puerto Rico market to offer its full-service financial model to individuals, businesses, financial intermediaries, and institutions.
Washington-based trade association Financial Services Roundtable recently recognized Popular Community Bank with a “Save 10” award for helping employees prepare for a secure retirement by enabling them to save 10 percent of their income.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico, along with the Department of Housing and the Public Housing Administration, recently re-inaugurated its first club at the Ernesto Ramos Antonini housing project in Río Piedras.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development office in Puerto Rico announced Monday the availability of repossessed homes for sale on the island.
Travel is meant to be enjoyed. With that in mind, QBE Optima Insurance Company recently announced a new product, QBE Travel Insurance, to provide travelers protection, security and worldwide coverage.
Advertising agency DDB Latina Puerto Rico won a Golden Sun award, three Silver Sun awards and a Bronze Sun award in the most important creative competition of the Spanish-and Portuguese-speaking markets, the Festival Iberoamericano de la Publicidad, for works created for its clients Unilever of Puerto Rico and the Department of Justice.
The business relationship between local frappe maker La Frutera and Walmart Supercenters has helped the local chain find growth, as more than half of its sales, or 54 percent, are generated through its presence within the mega-retailer, company officials said.
The Associated General Contractors of America, Puerto Rico Chapter, in coordination with the Department of Education will conduct the annual closing of its “Build Up!” and “On Site!” programs May 12, when some 300 children and 50 adults from island public schools will gather.
Aon plc, a risk management, brokerage, reinsurance, and human resources consulting and outsourcing services firm, is inviting students to participate in its call for the Aon Scholarship Fund for Talented Students through the Puerto Rico Community Fund (FCPR, by its Spanish acronym). The outreach effort closes May 1, 2015.
Greenbriar Capital Corp. announced Monday its partnership with Atherton Pacific Green of Newport Beach California for engineering, procurement, and construction of the 100 MW "Smart Grid" Montalva Photovoltaic Solar Project in Puerto Rico.
Transaction processing company EVERTEC Inc. announced Monday a new merit and needs based scholarship program, designed to recognize and reward Puerto Rico students who have demonstrated academic success, as well as significant accomplishments in community service.
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