Codetrotters selected to join Menorca Millennials
May 26, 2016
Codetrotters, the first hacker school in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean announced it has been selected among 20 global startups to join the world’s first startup decelerator, Menorca Millennials, among more than 400 groups that applied.
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OFG’s Oriental unveils 1st mobile app for P.R. businesses
May 24, 2016
OFG Bancorp recently announced that its Oriental Bank subsidiary has become the first financial institution in Puerto Rico to launch a mobile banking app for commercial clients.
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AccessLatina announces winners of accelerator program
May 23, 2016
AccessLatina, the first multi-market accelerator that provides capital and resources to Latina entrepreneurs in the high-growth industries of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), social innovation and agriculture announced the winners of its first cohort.
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FirstBank launches new ‘Experiences’ brand campaign
May 19, 2016
As a result of its successful business growth strategy, FirstBank is launching the new “Experiences” brand campaign that for the first time delivers its message through the bank’s clients, while integrating diverse products and services.
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PRHTA ‘surprised’ by video lottery case comments
May 19, 2016
Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association Chairman Miguel Vega expressed surprise Wednesday by the statements made by the Treasury Secretary questioning how long the trade group’s case against the agency on the validity of the regulation to authorize video lottery in Puerto Rico has been in the court.
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CBP to fund small-scale port infrastructure projects
May 19, 2016
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Wednesday the “Small-Scale Donation Proposal Process,” a more streamlined and simplified avenue for stakeholders interested in investing in and expediting small-scale, high impact border infrastructure, technology and other related improvements.
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New tenants moving into Plaza Las Américas
May 17, 2016
The Plaza Las Américas shopping mall is ushering in several new tenants in coming months, including Zapaventura, BienLatino, a second store Starbucks and Olive Garden.
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DLC opens call for ’16 summer internship program
May 16, 2016
Integrated communications agency de la Cruz & Associates is seeking college student in their junior or senior years, or who are pursuing a Master’s Degree in communications, to participate in this year’s summer internship program aimed at providing a work experience to take their studies to the next level.
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CPAs to host ‘Innovation in accounting & finance’ forum
May 16, 2016
The Technology and Innovation Committee of the Puerto Rico CPA Society will hold its first “Innovation in Accounting and Finance Forum” on May 20 at the Condado Plaza Hilton Hotel.
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USDA awards grants $57K to local agricultural fund
May 12, 2016
The Integral Agricultural Development Fund, known as FIDA in Spanish, received a $57,415 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be used to provide energy audits or renewable energy development assistance to farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses.
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H&M to open 1st PR store June 9 at The Mall of San Juan
May 11, 2016
After months of anticipation, H&M announced Tuesday the official opening date for its first store in Puerto Rico, located at The Mall of San Juan — on June 9th, 2016 at noon.
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B. Fernández & Hnos. completes solar panel installation
May 10, 2016
Puerto Rican food and beverage distribution company B. Fernández & Hnos. recently completed the installation of solar panels, which will generate 43 percent of the annual electricity consumption of the enterprise.
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Sacred Heart, PRSBTDC join to promote innovation
May 10, 2016
Students and professors from Sacred Heart University will have the support of the Puerto Rico Small Business and Technology Development Centers (PRSBTDC) to create new businesses based on innovation, the organizations announced Monday.
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Rebexa Group marks 10th anniversary with new offices
May 6, 2016
Rebexa Group, a Puerto Rican company dedicated to providing consulting services related to medical product regulatory issues, is marking its 10th anniversary with the opening of its new offices in Mayagüez.
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La Oficina tenants explore philanthropic opportunities
May 6, 2016
Tenants at La Oficina, a shared office space located at the Caribe Building occupied mostly by arrivals under the government’s Law 20/22 incentives programs, recently took part in an event with the Puerto Rico Community Foundation to learn about innovative ways to give back to their new communities.
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