PR-USA Chamber of Commerce, Inter American University launch joint course
May 31, 2024
Local professors and mentors with experience in economic development will teach the course that is focused on Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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Pierluisi meets with economists to discuss PRoposito framework
December 6, 2023
The governor discussed his vision for economic development and reconstruction plans. #NewsismyBusiness
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Boston Scientific Dorado promotes medical device manufacturing careers
October 4, 2023
Under the 'Manufacturing is IN' theme, the initiative educates students on career opportunities during Manufacturing Month. #NewsismyBusiness
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Teodoro Moscoso scholarship opens for applications
September 7, 2023
Students aged 18-29 can apply for funding through the Puerto Rico government’s Youth Development Program. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s main airport breaks July record with 1.3M passengers
August 8, 2023
Passenger numbers break historical records for the second consecutive month. #NewsismyBusiness
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New CofC board focuses on Puerto Rico’s demographic challenges
August 2, 2023
The organization plans for a year of public policy proposals such as to attract the diaspora, as well increase its Washington, D.C., presence to lobby for the transition from NAP to SNAP and shed light on health care and energy issues. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s retail sales remain strong despite inflation
July 13, 2023
Small and medium-sized businesses see annual sales increase amid a challenging economic climate. #NewsismyBusiness
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Report: Puerto Rico needs strategy to stop depending on federal emergency funds
July 6, 2023
An Estudios Técnicos report indicates that the island needs to establish a self-sustaining economic development plan to reduce its dependency, despite the funds’ contribution to stability post-Hurricane Maria and during the pandemic. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico Community Foundation program spurs entrepreneurship, job creation
June 12, 2023
Supported by the foundation’s Small Business Incubators and Accelerators Program, 53 individuals from 19 towns have developed new businesses. #NewsismyBusiness
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Parallel18 selects 21 startups for 11th Gen acceleration program
June 1, 2023
The chosen companies from multiple countries will join the Puerto Rican-based economic development initiative with the goal of scaling to global markets. #NewsismyBusiness
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New Life Sciences Air Cargo community established in Puerto Rico
April 14, 2023
The community will work on improving the quality of sophisticated cargo handling and market Puerto Rico’s capabilities in the life science sector around the world, the DDEC stated in a release. #NewsismyBusiness
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Manufacturers Assoc. to hold industrial development fair
March 21, 2023
Guidance will be offered at the free Mayagüez event to entrepreneurs seeking to start or expand their businesses.
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InvestPR taps consultancy to drive cultural sector
January 19, 2023
InvestPR partners with Sound Diplomacy to implement a plan that delivers "economic and social benefits."
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InvestPR: Private sector commits to 5K jobs, $350M in investments in FY22
December 14, 2022
Invest Puerto Rico, the island’s economic development organization, revealed in its Fiscal Year 2022 annual report that it locked down more than 6,000 business leads, 2,000 prospective opportunities, the establishment of more than 700 new businesses, commitments by companies of nearly 5,000 jobs, and more than $350 million in capital investment. During a roundtable with […]
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Op-Ed: Thoughts on Puerto Rico’s economic development future
May 25, 2022
Our economic future is at a crossroads.
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