Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC, in Spanish) Secretary Manuel Cidre is heading to Washington D.C. this week to attend to “matters of high interest in favor of Puerto Rico’s economic development,” the agency announced. “It’s a loaded agenda, with key people who can be our allies when it comes to advancing our economic […]
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC, in Spanish) announced that starting June 3, its Rums of Puerto Rico program, jointly with the brands it represents, will distribute $2.5 million in incentives to members of the alcoholic beverages sales and service industry. The funds will go to bar owners, alcoholic beverage retailers and mixologists/bartenders, […]
Cigar manufacturer Congar International Corp. will expand its operations in Puerto Rico and will add 85 new jobs to the more than 300 employees it already has on its payroll. The company that has been established in Cayey for 60 years plans to invest $23 million in a four-year period during the expansion process. “Congar […]