The heads of three main trade organizations announced the launch of the Productive Sector Council, an entity created to educate the government and the community on the behavior and critical reasoning of Puerto Rico’s fiscal development as seen by the primary economic sectors.
A research brief released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) lays out a cautionary tale to policy-makers in Puerto Rico, as they consider adopting a program known as retail choice in the island’s electricity market.
The Chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, officially signed the Chief of Engineers Report for the San Juan Harbor Navigation Improvements Study.
Popular Bank, the principal U.S. mainland operating subsidiary of Popular Inc., announced the launch of Popular Trust Services.
SoundFridge, producer of voice-overs and audio production, is celebrating its 200th export project to China with an ESL delivery to the Absorbingly Academy in Chengdu.
South Carolina-based Sherman College of Chiropractic is looking to support students who wish to continue post-graduate studies in chiropractic through their collaboration agreements with several local universities.
The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnership Authority is conducting a preliminary evaluation of an unsolicited proposal submitted by an undisclosed firm to develop a mega yacht marina and dry dock in San Juan.
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust and Sacred Heart University have entered into a collaborative agreement to develop projects innovative projects with impact in the areas of science, technology, communication and entrepreneurship.
To date, the FEMA Public Assistance program has obligated more than $3.4 billion in total funding to the government of Puerto Rico and municipalities, the federal agency stated.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Alelí Environmental has been selected to receive funding to support agricultural education and community projects in southwest Puerto Rico.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program awarded a $140,000 grant to Foundation for Puerto Rico to support its ongoing efforts in favor of for small and medium businesses in the Aguadilla/Isabela region.
The Corporation de Servicios Medicos de Hatillo received the “Community Hero Award” from health information technology and services provider Greenway Health.
Old Harbor Brewery, a once popular brewery and restaurant in Old San Juan, is making a comeback in the hands of Destilería National Inc., which has made a $3 million investment to revive the artisanal brand after a three-year absence.
San Juan-based contractor Ceres Environmental Services Inc., which installed temporary roofing as part of hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department will disburse an additional $50 million to benefit employers affected by Hurricanes Irma and María.
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