Vimenti receives $10K grant to expand school garden project
May 20, 2025
Program to promote food security, healthy living and intergenerational learning in Villa Prades community. #NewsismyBusiness
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In Puerto Rico, networking is a superpower
October 1, 2024
With strong social ties and a culture that thrives on relationships, you can build a network that works for you. #NewsismyBusiness
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Casa Pueblo launches journalism scholarship
August 13, 2024
The scholarship offers a stipend, mentoring and residency to promote solutions-focused stories in Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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40 days, $80K transform La Perla community in San Juan
July 6, 2017
The La Perla neighborhood Community Board announced Wednesday the culmination of the revitalization that included the renovation of 375 façades in just 40 days, at a cost of $80,000.
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USDA opens call for community development grants
June 7, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday opened a call for grants to support economic development in rural communities.
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DDR to host ‘Community Day’ at 4 shopping centers
March 11, 2016
DDR Puerto Rico is inviting nonprofit organizations to join its Community Day event as a part of the “Juntos por tu Comunidad” (“Together for your community”) program.
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Op-Ed: Tech centers, tool for community transformation
July 10, 2014
Communities have certain niches that require special attention to achieve their balance. Technology centers offer disadvantaged communities the opportunity to access information technology and communication.
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Community pharmacies expect revenue growth for ’14
March 13, 2014
The troubled economy and competition from U.S. pharmacy chains notwithstanding, Puerto Rico's community pharmacies are holding their own and are likely to experience growth this year, according to the head of a cooperative of pharmacy owners.
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Gov’t assigns $1M for community microenterprise dev.
December 12, 2013
Puerto Rico Trade and Export rolled out an initiative Wednesday to spur community economic development that is split into two programs: a Microenterprise Development Incubator and an Economic Incentive to Community Microenterprises, said agency Executive Director Francisco Chévere.
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Op-Ed: Investing in women as an economic driver
October 24, 2013
In the early 2000s, Marisol Santiago from Villalba was gainfully employed in the healthcare industry, providing for her family while investing in her future. However, following the onset of the global recession, which still plagues Puerto Rico, Marisol was laid off from her job.
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Puerto Rico Bankers Assoc. marks reinvestment week
October 7, 2013
The Puerto Rico Bankers Association will kick off a new decade of commitment to community development on the island with this week’s celebration of the 11th edition of “Community Reinvestment Week,” Oct. 7-11.
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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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Op-Ed: Condado unites to block mega billboard
September 20, 2013
In an unprecedented show of unity, members from different sectors of the Condado community came together this week in an old fashion sit in, on the sidewalk opposite the newly renovated Vanderbilt Hotel, to protest the clandestine installation of a 60-foot high, 20-foot wide, multisided, illuminated, mega billboard in a parking lot in the heart of the "Fifth Avenue of Condado," Ashford Avenue.
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Gov’t, Centro para Puerto Rico join to create 200 jobs
August 29, 2013
The Puerto Rico Economic Development and Commerce Department, Puerto Rico Trade and Export and the Centro para Puerto Rico — headed by former Gov. Sila Calderón — signed a collaboration agreement Wednesday to create of 200 new jobs and develop an incubator for community enterprises in 2014.
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Doral launches 2nd round of ‘Mujeres d Éxito’ program
April 25, 2013
Doral Bank unveiled details Wednesday of the second edition of its “Mujeres d Éxito,” institutional program that aims to bolster Puerto Rican women’s professional and economic development. The bank will be investing $1 million in several initiatives within the community program, namely “Despegue Empresarial,” “Fondo Doral,” “Internado Doral” and “Ruta Mujeres d Éxito.”
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