Three new hotels — Hotel Tetuán 100, Puerto Valdes, and Plaza Colón Hotel & Suites — representing a combined $25 million in investments are underway in the San Juan islet, which will add 88 new rooms to Puerto Rico’s inventory. During a news conference, Puerto Rico Tourism Co. Executive Director Carla Campos said the new […]
Individuals residing in Puerto Rico during the year 2019 or 2020 have until Friday to request the $1,200 economic incentive approved by the federal government earlier this year to mitigate the effects of COVID-19, Treasury Department Secretary Francisco Parés-Alicea said. “We urge citizens who have not completed the CARES Act financial aid application to do […]
The MCS Foundation recently launched its “A call for our people in need” fundraising campaign through which it hopes to raise $500,000, which it will match dollar-for-dollar, up to $1 million, to help Puerto Rico’s most vulnerable communities and the elderly, the nonprofit announced. This is the fourth fundraising campaign. “According to official Census data, […]
Wovenware, a nearshore provider of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation solutions, announced it has been named an IDC Innovator, described as emerging vendors with revenue of less than $100 million, that have demonstrated either a groundbreaking business model or an innovative new technology — or both. Wovenware was one of only four providers recognized […]
Small businesses and nonprofits adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to consider applying for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) during the month of December. Applications must be submitted via SBA’s online application link no later than Dec. 31, 2020 to be considered, the agency said. A total […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is seeking applications for funding to establish revolving loan programs to support rural businesses and community development projects. Subject to the availability of funds, the loans will be established through USDA’s Intermediary Relending Program. Eligible recipients include nonprofits, cooperatives and public agencies. “The Intermediary Relending Program provides loans […]
The emblematic structure in front of the Plaza de Armas in Old San Juan, which originally housed the Provincial Council of Spain in Puerto Rico, will open its doors as a historic hotel later this month. The property underwent a $12 million renovation to house 43 rooms, an open-air restaurant, event hall, a library, and […]
PepsiCo, which has been manufacturing popular snacks — Doritos, Tostitos and Cheetos — out of its Barceloneta plant since 1982, is evaluating expanding its reach into South Florida, by exporting its “Mofongo Mix” product line into a market with a solid Puerto Rican presence. In an interview with this media outlet, company General Manager Alejandro […]
La Marqueta, an oceanfront gastronomic space in Condado is reopening its doors, to again showcase its culinary offerings and two bars, while complying with security and distancing protocols in the face of the pandemic. “La Marqueta is a unique take on the immensely popular food market movement. Its oceanfront location, in the heart of Condado […]
L’Oréal USA announced the recipients of its 2020 “For Women in Science” fellowship, including the first Puerto Rican to be awarded, Nancy Padilla-Coreano. The annual program awards five female postdoctoral scientists grants of $60,000 each to advance their research. Now in its 17th year, the applications the “For Women in Science” 2021 program have started, […]
Delivering again on its commitment to Puerto Rico and veterans, Crowley has transported thousands of holiday wreaths in honor of military members interred at cemeteries for National Wreaths Across America Day. As official sponsor for Wreaths Across America at the Puerto Rico National Cemetery in Bayamon, Crowley provided truck transportation of the wreaths from Maine […]
Wireless carrier T-Mobile Puerto Rico announced the launch of Project 10Million in Puerto Rico, an unprecedented initiative aimed at delivering internet connectivity to thousands of public school students on the island at no cost to them. With a companywide commitment of $10.7 billion, Project 10Million will address the island’s growing need for internet access for […]
The year 2021 will be characterized by a strong dependency of federal funds across a number of industries, as the effects of the blow the COVID-19 pandemic dealt to Puerto Rico’s economy, local firm Abexus Analytics concluded in a study. “This next year will be characterized by a strong dependency of federal funds, not just […]
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CofC) will offer new, discounted access to executive education and part-time MBA programs in collaboration with Babson College to promote the entrepreneurial development of the Puerto Rico business community. Babson College is the leading institution for entrepreneurship, preparing and empowering entrepreneurial leaders to navigate change, accommodate ambiguity, surmount complexity, […]
Some 160 countries will celebrate the Christmas festivities once again this year, this time amidst a global pandemic. As with other calamities and situations, the web is always is a haven for cheer and holiday spirit. This is not the first time a virus has dampened the festivities on a worldwide scale for humanity. The […]
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