Undergraduate college students in law, finance, economy, accounting and other related disciplines may take part in the summer internship of the Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF, in Spanish). The program, named José M. Berrocal Summer Internship, will take place during the months of June and July 2020. The AAFAF Summer Internship promotes […]
Puerto Rico-based medical cannabis products manufacturer and licensed cultivator, Tropizen, announced that it is fully operational, and its facilities remain unaffected after the earthquakes that have occurred in the southwestern region of the island. “Our manufacturing and cultivation facilities are operating normally, and our buildings are free from structural damage following the earthquakes. In addition, […]
Lemonade Day Puerto Rico will take place Feb. 1 at the Mayagüez Mall to register students, mentors, parents and teachers interested in participating in the second edition of the free youth entrepreneurship program. Registration will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “We thank the Mayagüez Mall for becoming our platform in the western region […]
Bravo Family Foundation — a philanthropic entity founded by Puerto Rican businessman Orlando Bravo – announced the 10 innovative companies that moved on to the next phase of the Rising Entrepreneurs Program. BookSloth, CINCO Engineering, FiberWolf LLC, Insu Health Design Inc, Local Guest LLC, Pratian LLC, Raincoat, Skootel, Synchrolog, and Momentum Creative Lab were selected, […]
Florida-based gourmet burger chain BurgerFi is looking for employees for the first of six restaurants planned for the Puerto Rico market, which will open in Guaynabo, this media outlet learned. The company is looking to hire cooks, dishwashers, bartenders and team members for the local fast-casual restaurant chain to be owned and operated by franchisee […]
The “Caguas Compite 2020” is accepting applications from participants looking to learn how to establish a business and succeed in entrepreneurial projects. Caguas Mayor William Miranda-Torres said enrollment is now open for the session that begins Feb. 20. This project, led by the Caguas Department of Economic Development, consists of 20 free business training workshops […]
Puerto Rico’s coffee lovers looking for a unique menu of flavors have an option in “Origen Café,” a food truck near the San Patricio shopping center in the San Juan metropolitan area. The four-foot by eight-foot coffee truck provides customers with its own 100% Arabica coffee, said owner Joshua Fred, who confirmed that the business […]
HITN TV announced today that it has started 2020 by reaching a carriage agreement with Liberty Puerto Rico to include its educational and entertaining content in the cable company’s lineup. Starting this month, subscribers to Liberty’s Ultimate News and Education package and U-Pick Learning package, will have access to HITN TV on channel 171 of […]
The Fanatiz sports streaming platform, announced its availability in Puerto Rico, “bringing popular soccer leagues closer to its fans.” The announcement means that soccer fans throughout the island can now have an economical option to access to soccer league matches from South America and Europe, the company said. “The sport of soccer and its popularity […]
The Víctor Parés Montessori School in San Juan received a $183,000 solar panel and battery system this year that will allow it to resume classes promptly and be more resilient following a major climate event like Hurricane María, which kept the campus without electricity for months, and recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico. This is possible […]
Seven months after shutting down for a top-to-bottom renovation, the InterContinental San Juan reopened for business today, owners IHG announced. The iconic beachfront property in Isla Verde began its transformation in June 2019, as this media outlet reported. At the time, the estimated investment was $80 million. “Outfitted with the latest in design, technology and […]
The FDIC announced a series of steps intended to provide regulatory relief to financial institutions and facilitate recovery in areas of Puerto Rico affected by earthquakes. In a release, the regulatory body stated the measures would apply to all FDIC-supervised financial institutions with total assets under $1 billion. The FDIC is encouraging banks to “work […]
When ordering food delivery services, Puerto Ricans are showing a preference for the convenience and flexibility offered by mobile digital platforms, Uber officials said. Anchored in state-of-the-art technology that is easy to use, these platforms have transformed the prepared food industry, helping to develop the business ecosystem and empowering consumers with more options to match […]
Humana Health Plans of Puerto Rico recently selected Oncology Analytics to implement a patient-first approach to cancer treatment. Through this partnership, Humana will ensure that its 44,600 Medicare Advantage, as well as their 74,300 members enrolled in a commercial fully insured Medicare Supplement plan in Puerto Rico “will receive the most effective, safe, and affordable […]
This edition of Climbing the Corporate Ladder includes executive appointments at the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association (PRMA), MCS and MCS Foundation, de la Cruz & Associates, and the Association of CPAs. PRMA names new executive vpPRMA President Carlos M. Rodríguez announced that as of Jan. 16, 2020 the entity has a woman executive vice president […]
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