Condado Ocean Club Hotel, Base Co-Work partner to promote ‘work-cations’
May 14, 2021
The Condado Ocean Club Hotel in San Juan and Base Co-Work announced a collaboration agreement to launch the “Work-Based Vacay” package to travelers looking to merge the work and vacation experiences. The package will be available from May 1 to Sept. 30, 2021. “For those people who want to transport their work from home to […]
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CDCo-op, Pontifical Catholic U. partner to promote the co-op model
May 14, 2021
The Cooperative Development Commission and the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico (PUCPR) are partnering to promote the co-op structure as an effective business model for entrepreneurship. CDCo-op Commissioner Glorimar Lamboy-Torres, PUCPR President Jorge Iván Vélez-Arocho signed an agreement recently that seeks to establish the foundations and joint work plans to develop and run services […]
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Roosevelt Roads to undergo $50M infrastructure upgrades before seeking master developer
May 13, 2021
The former Roosevelt Roads Naval Base, which has been in the hands of the Puerto Rico government for about eight years, will undergo a $50 million infrastructure upgrade in preparation for the selection of a master developer for the property, News is my Business confirmed. Nilda Marchán, executive director of the Local Redevelopment Authority for […]
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Ports Authority drawing up $10.1M remodeling plan for Aguadilla airport terminal
May 13, 2021
Looking to “significantly improve the traveler experience,” the Puerto Rico Ports Authority is working on the design of a $10.1 million remodeling of the Rafael Hernández International Airport in Aguadilla’s passenger terminal, agency Executive Director Joel A. Pizá-Batiz announced. The design of the improvements is being carried out by MGA Consultant, which Ports contracted to […]
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WorldNet marks 25th anniversary with 28% revenue growth
May 13, 2021
WorldNet Telecommunications, founded in San Juan in 1996, is marking its 25th anniversary with a string of accomplishments, including an increase in revenue of 28% and of 86% in accounts at the end of its fiscal year, it announced. The success is attributed to “sales efforts, product development and the acquisition of some commercial assets […]
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American Red Cross promotes disaster preparedness among seniors
May 13, 2021
The American Red Cross Puerto Rico Chapter has partnered with MCS Foundation and TransCita, the transportation services company, to promote disaster preparedness among seniors for the upcoming hurricane season. Through this partnership, 5,000 seniors who receive transportation services from TransCita will receive a disaster and emergency preparedness booklet from the American Red Cross. In addition, […]
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Combate Beach Resort announces Summer employment and training program
May 13, 2021
The Combate Beach Resort hotel announced the addition of a job and training program, along with a scholarship, to motivate active school and college students who want to grow professionally in the hotel and hospitality fields. The hotel in Cabo Rojo is specifically seek candidates for the areas of reception and customer service, restaurant, room preparation, and administration. “This is […]
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FEMA assigns $7.4M to restore historic buildings in San Juan
May 13, 2021
Iconic structures such as Santa Catalina’s Palace, known as La Fortaleza, La Casa del Libro museum/library and several historic cemeteries in San Juan will be repaired with an obligation of more than $7.4 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The award aims to bring the facilities to their pre-Hurricane María conditions, the agency […]
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Hospital de la Concepción breaks ground on $8.1M Skilled Nursing Facility
May 12, 2021
The Hospital de la Concepción in San Germán announced it has broken ground on the construction of a new $8.1 million Skilled Nursing Facility for older adults with acute medical conditions. The facility will house 30 beds, round-the-clock nursing care, and rehabilitation therapies. The project will generate 150 jobs in the construction phase, and 50 […]
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$1.7M Sazón Cocina Criolla restaurant opens at Distrito T-Mobile complex
May 12, 2021
The third eatery that is part of the gastronomic lineup at the Distrito T-Mobile entertainment venue in the Miramar sector of San Juan, Sazón Cocina Criolla, has opened its doors following a $1.7 million investment. The 3,300 square-foot restaurant featuring authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, will be located at the district’s Central Plaza, and will join […]
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Puerto Rico’s SME’s eligible for up to $100K in seed funding from gov’t
May 12, 2021
Puerto Rico’s small- and mid-sized businesses (SME’s) looking to grow their operations may be eligible for as much as $100,000 in seed funding from a number of programs under the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC, in Spanish). During a roundtable discussion to mark small business month, the agency brought together five companies — […]
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Puerto Rican app BookSloth launches online clubs for readers worldwide
May 12, 2021
BookSloth, a mobile app created in Puerto Rico to connect young adult readers worldwide to share their love for books, has launched online clubs where they can discuss and talk about the books that matter to them. Co-founders Lincy Ayala (CEO) and Xiomara Figueroa (CTO) have announced that this update will not only connect readers […]
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DDEC renews membership with int’l film trade group to boost local industry
May 11, 2021
With a number of current and future film production projects being rolled in Puerto Rico, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC, in Spanish) announced it has renewed its membership with the Association of Film Commissions International (AFCI). DDEC Secretary Manuel Cidre said belonging to the Association allows the agency’s Puerto Rico Cinematographic Industry […]
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Google for Startup: Sales Academy Latam picks 3 parallel18 alumni startups
May 11, 2021
Tasty Smart and Silabuz, P18 alumni, and Pryze, a pre18 alumnus, both acceleration and pre-acceleration programs from parallel18, were accepted into the Google for Startups: Sales Academy Latam program. This is the first time the program will be executed for Google’s partner network in Latam and only 17 companies were selected, parallel18 officials confirmed. The […]
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Science Trust provides sponsorship to Holberton School coding program
May 11, 2021
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust recently granted a sponsorship to Holberton School to support its Holberton Software Development School and Computer Science coding program. “The future is for coders. From opportunities in large companies running their operations digitally, to startups developing applications, as well as opportunities to work as independent contractors and […]
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