Titín Foundation, in collaboration with the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the launch of “Apostemos por el Sur,” an effort to convey the creation of the first economic district in southern Puerto Rico. The pilot program for the island’s first Economic Development District will cover the towns of Juana Díaz, Ponce, Peñuelas, Guayanilla, Yauco […]
Given the need in Puerto Rico for safe and resilient structures due to the frequency of storms and seismic events, and to help phase out life-threatening, irregular construction, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC, in Spanish) announced the availability of free housing blueprints. “Through these plans to develop safe homes, we offer an […]
The Latino Center for Economic Development (LEDC) announced that it opened a new office in Mayagüez, making it the only community development financial institution on the island’s west side. The office will work to strengthen and expand Puerto Rico’s business ecosystem and build resilience among local businesses, providing access to capital, officials said. “In LEDC […]
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