After Hurricanes Irma and María, trees, endemic birds and other forms of wildlife lost their habitats, or their populations dwindled in various protected areas in Puerto Rico. To help the recovery of the different structures in these ecologically valuable areas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted more than $2.2 million to the Department of […]
It’s that delicious time of the year — Girl Scout cookie season is here! This time around, you can expect things to be a little different, but our girls are ready to tackle the challenges of COVID-19 and embrace new ways of doing cookie business. Most of us know it as the Cookie Program, but […]
Inversión Cultural announced the call for its educational program to promote entrepreneurship and cultural management that will be conducted virtually and that is aimed at artists and entities from the cultural and creative sector. This program seeks to provide the necessary tools to strengthen administrative and business skills through educational sessions, the nonprofit said. The […]
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve announced that the property has been recognized as one of the best hotels in the world according to the Travel+Leisure 2021 “T+L 500 list.” Drawing on The Reserve’s recent recognition as one of The Best Resort Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas in the Travel+Leisure 2020 World’s Best […]
Nonprofit organization, PathStone Enterprise Center Inc., (PECI) began receiving and evaluating applications for financing under its Assistance and Loan Program for new clients looking to establish their own business or expand an existing business. “At PathStone Enterprise Center we recognize the tough path that entrepreneurs experience in search of the necessary financing for the development […]
Electric automobile and renewable energy solutions manufacturer, Tesla, is opening its first vehicle service center in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean in March, this media outlet confirmed. “It’s pretty amazing that we finally got approved to open something down here to bring business to Puerto Rico, which is much-needed. So, we’re excited all-around,” said a […]
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced the “Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act of 2021.” Known as PRRADA, the bill would extend current US law to require disclosures of conflicts of interest in all PROMESA bankruptcy proceedings in Puerto Rico, and thereby improve transparency and restore confidence in the island’s future. Senator Bob […]
Abexus Analytics, a firm based in Puerto Rico, predicted that 110,000 new cars will be sold this year, a more optimistic forecast than last year. “This forecast is significantly more optimistic than in 2020 thanks in large part to federal mitigation funds for COVID-19 as well as disaster relief funds through the Community Development Block […]
The Foundation for Puerto Rico unveiled its Center for Strategic Innovation, whose mission will be to transform Puerto Rico’s socioeconomic development. The entity will be led by former gubernatorial candidate Alexandra Lúgaro. The Center seeks to achieve transformative change in Puerto Rico and the rest of the world through research and cross-sector partnerships, the nonprofit […]
Titín Foundation, in collaboration with the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the launch of “Apostemos por el Sur,” an effort to convey the creation of the first economic district in southern Puerto Rico. The pilot program for the island’s first Economic Development District will cover the towns of Juana Díaz, Ponce, Peñuelas, Guayanilla, Yauco […]
The Puerto Rico Sales and Marketing Executives Association (SME) is inviting advertising and digital design agencies, brands, media and startups to nominate their best digital campaigns and initiatives for the SME Digital Awards after the 2020 competition was postponed by the pandemic. Among the selection criteria to be used by the jury are: strategy, originality, […]
Altamira Reserve, an 80,133 square-foot mixed-use complex in Guaynabo next to the busy Econo Altamira grocery store, is currently under construction with plans to open in the first quarter of 2022. The project is already visible from Martinez Nadal Ave. (PR-20) and is being developed by Bellagio Corp. for owner Rúa, LLC, which is also […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration is making a number of temporary and permanent changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to increase funding received by smaller businesses, including a 14-day period during which only businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees will be able to submit applications. The program’s exclusive period for smaller businesses […]
With adequate initiative and creativity, internet users can set up portable careers to work from practically any place with a connection. That is, create an enterprise on-the-go from anywhere in the planet with just a laptop and some WiFi. The fact that the world is evermore interconnected makes transportable business a reality, providing cybernauts with […]
Small and medium agribusinesses in Puerto Rico have a new opportunity to apply to the World Central Kitchen Food Producer Network, through which they may land a grant of up to $20,000 to expand their agricultural, fishing or agribusiness project. In addition, applicants may get business and technical training, exposure to WCK’s network of restaurants, […]
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