Face mask maker Made in America to donate 2M units in Puerto Rico
September 23, 2020
Local face mask manufacturer Made in America is donating two million masks to Puerto Rico residents to support their fight against COVID-19, the company announced. The Act 20/22 decree holders established the manufacturing facility in the town of Carolina to produce disposable three-ply masks to promote access to affordable, quality masks manufactured locally, and not […]
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Carolina municipal gov’t breaks ground on new $12.7M medical tower
September 22, 2020
The municipal government of the town of Carolina announced the start of construction of a new, $12.7 million medical tower that will incorporate retail spaces and a multi-level parking facility. The new six-floor building will provide support to the Doctors’ Center Hospital San Fernando de la Carolina in the town’s urban center, Mayor José Carlos […]
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Rural Development partners with Puerto Rico gov’t to offer home buying assistance
September 22, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development office in Puerto Rico has partnered with the Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority to help low-or moderate-income families become homeowners. In a news release, Josué E. Rivera, USDA Rural Development Director for Puerto Rico and José J. Hernández Caraballo, deputy director of the Puerto Rico Housing Financing Authority, […]
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Puerto Rico’s private sector names new execs at brisk pace
September 22, 2020
Puerto Rico has spent the last six months fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, but that has not seemingly discouraged the private sector to name new executives among its ranks. Several industries have made recent announcements, as featured in this edition of “Climbing the Corporate Ladder.” Endeavor Puerto Rico adds new board membersEndeavor Puerto Rico, the local […]
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Op-Ed: U.S Census, a vital tool for infrastructure and environmental planning
September 22, 2020
In less than two weeks the period to fill out the decennial census will end and still a number of Puerto Ricans have not completed this process — through the provided form — via the internet, mail or telephone. The number of auto-responses is 34.1%, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Unlike the […]
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Optum to hire 500 people in Puerto Rico in 3 years
September 22, 2020
Optum, a health services company and part of UnitedHealth Group, is creating more than 100 new jobs in its San Juan operations center in Puerto Rico before the end of the year, with plans for 400 additional new positions over the next three years. The positions include training and education with opportunities for claims and […]
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InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico to open campus in Orlando
September 21, 2020
ORLANDO, FL — More opportunities to get a post-high school education in Orlando will be available to area residents, as the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico has unveiled plans to open a new bilingual campus in Lake Nona for the 2022-23 academic year, this media outlet confirmed. The proposed campus will sit on 17 acres […]
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5 Puerto Rico-based telecom providers apply for FCC funding
September 21, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission confirmed that five Puerto Rico-based telecommunications service providers have filed applications to receive funding from the “Uniendo a Puerto Rico” pool, which has $504.7 million available during a 10-year period to support fixed broadband projects. In a notice, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureu confirmed it received complete applications from: Aeronet Wireless […]
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T-Mobile, Engine-4 launch 1st 5G & NB-IOT lab in Puerto Rico, USVI
September 21, 2020
T-Mobile and Engine-4 have launched the first 5G & NB-IOT Open Innovation LAB in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands meant to bring together developers, start-ups, companies, academic institutions and government institutions together with the collaboration of corporate partners. NB-IOT stands for “Narrowband Internet of Things,” which is a technology to enable a wide […]
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Op-Ed: Drip by drip, water conservation methods in modern agriculture
September 21, 2020
For more than 30 years, Bayer Crop Science has been a proud member of the Puerto Rican agricultural biotechnology industry. Our operations on the island consist of advanced breeding research and development of soy and cotton seeds with superior genes. We also pride ourselves on three decades of processes adhering to sustainable and environmentally friendly […]
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Medplus Solutions, Tabula Rasa partner to deliver customized care to Puerto Rico
September 21, 2020
Medplus Solutions, a pharmacy services provider in Puerto Rico, will deploy Tabula Rasa HealthCare Inc.’s MedWise medication safety solutions for its long-term care clients. Additionally, Medplus will enhance its clinical pharmacy services by certifying its pharmacists as MedWise Advisors. Tabula Rasa is a healthcare technology company advancing the field of medication safety. “As the only […]
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Burlington Stores to open new location in Hatillo on Oct. 30
September 21, 2020
Off-price retailer Burlington Stores announced it will open a new store at Plaza Del Norte mall in Hatillo, on Oct. 30. It will be the retailer’s 13th location in Puerto Rico. Store officials did not reveal the investment associated with the new location, or the square footage. As part of the opening, Burlington Stores will […]
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2 Puerto Rico-based co.’s assigned $45.5M in 3rd round of USDA’s Food Box Program
September 18, 2020
Caribbean Produce Exchange, LLC and Drouyn & Co. Inc. were among the 50 vendors selected to receive a combined $45.5 million from the third round of funding of the Farmers to Families Food Box program, overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Caribbean Produce Exchange, LLC, which has been distributing food boxes since mid-May, has […]
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Op-Ed: Ways to generate cash and solidify your financial position
September 18, 2020
Given the current economic crisis, many businesses could be desperately seeking new sources of revenues to support their cash flow needs and overall operations. However, this is not necessarily the right moment to kick off new projects or to launch new products. The situation rather calls for actions that will solidify the financial position of […]
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Total Petroleum Puerto Rico launches ‘Where is my Truck?’ platform
September 18, 2020
Total Petroleum Puerto Rico Corp. unveiled its new “Where is my Truck?” platform to notify its gas station and bulk clients of fuel deliveries in real time. The platform, developed by Total, makes the process transparent to the client who can follow the truck’s route until it arrives at the site of delivery. The system […]
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