Evertec gets nod for support to P.R. businesses after Hurricane María
June 28, 2018
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CofC) bestowed its President’s Special Award to Evertec Inc. for the “outstanding and timely support offered to the business sector after Hurricane María.” The recognition was awarded during the CofC’s gala dinner, which included a special certificate by Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Jennifer Gonzalez, for Evertec’s work. “We at […]
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CofC opens collections center at its OSJ HQs thru Sept. 14
September 12, 2017
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CofC) announced Monday it is opening a collections center at its Old San Juan headquarters to help patients from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean affected by Hurricane Irma.
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Molina Healthcare gets Chamber of Commerce top honor
July 19, 2017
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce recently bestowed its Zenit Award 2017 in the health category to insurer Molina Healthcare of Puerto Rico, which administers the government health plan’s services to beneficiaries of the Eastern and Southwest regions of the island.
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Board to finish review of gov’t Fiscal Plan by Jan. 31
November 21, 2016
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico is reviewing the government’s proposed Fiscal and Economic Growth Plan — which on Friday was met with criticism by a cross-section of the island’s business community — and should be finished by Jan. 31.
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CofC proposes ‘P.R. Empresa’ to spur jobs, economy
September 1, 2016
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CofC) unveiled Wednesday its proposal to drive job creation and attract new capital investment to the island called Puerto Rico Empresa Inc., a public-private partnership to promote across-the-board collaboration.
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CofC launches new initiative to find solutions for P.R.
April 7, 2016
Seeking to expand human capital to help push Puerto Rico forward and find new solutions that lead island residents toward a better future, the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce is launching a new initiative called "Puerto Rico is about all of us."
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P.R. Hispanic Chamber to orient on doing business in FL
August 12, 2015
After hearing many stories of people and businesses that are leaving Puerto Rico to relocate to Florida with no idea of the resources available to them, the Puerto Rico Hispanic Chamber of Broward County will be offering a 3-hour orientation seminar on Sept. 9.
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Summit draws P.R./NY leaders lobbying for equality
June 19, 2015
Dozens of key Hispanic business leaders from New York, New Jersey and Puerto Rico gathered in New York this week for the first “Puerto Rican & Hispanic Business Summit” to discuss common business opportunities and challenges.
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Lara: 2015 ‘emergency budget’ is 1st step to recovery
June 13, 2014
The government’s proposed budget for Fiscal 2015 is an “emergency budget” that should not be confused with the fiscal framework Puerto Rico should have to ensure the economy works the way it wants it to in the future.
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Groups weigh in on government revenue shortfall
May 15, 2014
Two of the island’s largest private-sector trade groups, the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce and the CPA Society, weighed in Wednesday on the possible reasons for the $442 million revenue shortfall the Treasury Department reported for the month of April.
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Gov. supports fight for fair Medicare funding for P.R.
March 7, 2014
Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla, publicly expressed his full support to the Puerto Rico Medicare Coalition for Fairness’ efforts aimed at repairing disparities in Medicare funding to the island during the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 Health and Insurance conference that took place this week at the Condado Plaza Hilton hotel.
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Private sector trade groups discuss S&P downgrade
February 5, 2014
As word of the decision taken by Standard and Poor’s to downgrade Puerto Rico’s credit rating to junk level, the island’s biggest trade groups spoke out. Following are their individual statements.
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’14 kicks off with a number of executive appointments
January 24, 2014
Puerto Rico's private sector kicked off 2014 with a handful of executive appointments in hospitality, retail and commerce.
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Doral SVP plays up Hispanic community empowerment
September 25, 2013
Lucienne Gigante, senior vice president of Doral Bank, recently discussed the importance of community empowerment and its multiplier effects on society, during the 34th annual convention of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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CofC, gov’t share ideas, proposals during forum
September 13, 2013
More than 20 agency heads took part in an economic forum hosted by the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce Thursday to exchange ideas and proposals directed toward furthering the island’s socioeconomic development.
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