Friends of Puerto Rico launches Respond project in Aguadilla
April 11, 2025
The project aims to strengthen existing businesses in Puerto Rico’s western region. #NewsismyBusiness
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Kevane Grant Thornton Puerto Rico leads in gender diversity
March 11, 2025
In the global mid-market, more than one in three senior management positions (34%) are held by women. #NewsismyBusiness
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Hispanic-owned businesses surging on U.S. mainland
November 18, 2024
Hispanic business owners accounted for nearly 5.2 million companies with $766.8 billion in annual sales, 3 million employees, and $124.4 billion in annual payroll. #NewsismyBusiness
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San Juan metro area lures in more businesses as economy rebounds
November 8, 2024
Although Puerto Rico businesses have always competed for spots in the metro area, the trend is accelerating. #NewsismyBusiness
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Election jitters, looming uncertainty impact business and investments
April 9, 2024
Business people and investors generally feel less confident during election years, bracing for the possibility of policy changes that might affect them negatively. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rican businesses in Orlando on a growth curve
April 7, 2021
Orlando, FL — The growing Puerto Rican and Hispanic population is reflected in the growth of businesses in Orlando. Interest had remained steady during the pandemic, as many businesses opened their doors, while the City of Orlando offers a series of incentives and workshops in Spanish focusing on business development that led to more opportunities […]
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Op-Ed: Promoting a sustainable economy after COVID-19 crisis
May 19, 2020
One of the topics that interests me the most and that I have always wanted to promote inside and outside my professional life is the importance of building sustainable economies, that is, working together to establish local economies that are economically and environmentally responsible. To understand it better, sustainable economic growth is economic development that […]
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Economic development scarce for P.R.’s micro and small entrepreneurs
May 6, 2019
By Jeniffer Wiscovitch PadillaCenter for Investigative Journalism “To avoid a headache,” Wilfredo Cubero hired a professional authorized by the Permit Management Office to get the Use Permit for his business Piu Bello Gelato, located in Plaza del Sol mall in Bayamón. His biggest setback at the moment is that he does not yet have the […]
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Evertec launches ATH Móvil payment solution for online businesses
October 11, 2018
This new solution will be available initially for a limited group of merchants as part of an extended pilot and will be offered to all ATH Móvil Business participants at the beginning of 2019.
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Treasury to disburse $50M to P.R. employers affected by hurricanes
August 22, 2018
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department will disburse an additional $50 million to benefit employers affected by Hurricanes Irma and María.
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Experts to help P.R. businesses grow at Lean Leadership & Innovation Summit
March 5, 2018
Three experts will be headlining this year’s Lean Leadership & Innovation Summit, March 14-15 at Universidad del Este, aimed at helping Puerto Rico’s small and global companies recover and grow from the interruptions Hurricane María caused in recent months.
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Nonprofits unite to promote tourism industry start-ups
December 7, 2015
The Foundation for Puerto Rico and the Center for Entrepreneurs will join forces to develop business ideas, in 54 hours, that strengthen the island’s tourism ecosystem.
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Global study: Biz leaders say tech has changed the rules
April 20, 2015
A recently released global study commissioned by EMC Corporation revealed that the majority of industry leaders worldwide believes new technologies have forever changed the rules of business, “democratizing information and rewiring customer expectations.”
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T-Mobile looks to upend how businesses buy wireless
March 19, 2015
After grabbing roughly 100 percent of the industry’s postpaid phone growth in 2014, T-Mobile is now taking its surging revolt against what it calls “broken” U.S. wireless practices to a new front.
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Loíza St. energized by wave of new restaurants, stores
June 4, 2014
A wave of new developments is sweeping across Loíza Street, injecting renewed vibrancy into this well-known sector of San Juan and highlighting once again the area's resilience in the face of Puerto Rico's endless recession.
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