School founded by Puerto Ricans will be recruiting until Thursday on the island. #NewsismyBusiness
A significant number of Puerto Ricans who moved to the Sunshine State in search of better opportunities, only to end up facing eviction. #NewsismyBusiness
The report, unveiled in Washington, D.C., on Monday, will be presented to lawmakers ahead of the upcoming elections. This story is brought to you by Lexus Puerto Rico (www.lexuspr.com). #NewsismyBusiness
The annual event seeks to unite Florida and Puerto Rico businesses to foster economic growth. #NewsismyBusiness
The Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration is promoting collaboration to accelerate the recovery and economic growth. #NewsismyBusiness
Nicolas Pérez, owner of Condom World and Toys Tonight, says he prioritizes public health at his stores
All seven Florida Technical College (FTC) campuses located in the southern state of Florida will now operate under NUC University, the college announced. With this last step, the institution will have unified all its education units and will complete the launch of its rebranding that started early 2020 in Puerto Rico. FTC offers 19 academic […]
Miami-based Grand Havana Cafe announced it has entered negotiations with AM:PM City Market Corp. to acquire its business portfolio in Puerto Rico, which includes locations in Isla Verde and Hato Rey. After the closing — expected to happen during the first semester of 2022 — the shops will be converted into Grand Havana Cafes, company […]
Kissimmee, FL. —Purchasing a home can be daunting, especially for Spanish-speaking buyers who must sign loan documents written in English. A new resource is coming to central Florida to help Hispanics looking for help with the details of buying a home. Ameriuno, the bilingual mortgage services division of Amerifirst Financial Corporation announced plans to open […]
Reaffirming its commitment to local entrepreneurs, Sam’s Club Puerto Rico announced that the variety of vegan and gluten-free cookies manufactured on the island, Tasty Smart, is currently available in 28 of its stores in South Florida and with the possibility of expanding to 48 establishments in that area in the coming months. “We continue focused […]
Orlando Bravo, founder and managing partner of private equity firm Thoma Bravo, today announced a $250,000 donation from his Foundation, the Bravo Family Foundation, to the Support Surfside fund. The Bravo Family Foundation’s donation will support temporary housing for displaced families before insurance arrives, and therapy for those victims. This donation is in addition to […]
Casa Febus, the Puerto Rico-based home décor boutique, recently opened its third retail location in Orlando, Florida, following a $150,000 investment. The 6,060 square foot store located in Waterford Lakes Town Center will provide home decor lovers “a boutique shopping experience at affordable prices.” In 2015, Casa Febus began expanding its operations to Florida, with […]
ORLANDO, FL — Puerto Rican manufacturer Bettina Cosmetics is in full expansion mode across Florida and is now in conversations to enter the Panama market, a country that is a commercial bridge in Central America, this media outlet learned. The country is interested in the Bettina makeup line that is designed specifically for Latina women’s […]
Orlando, FL — Puerto Rican make-up manufacturer, Bettina Cosmetics, is introducing its line of 50 colorful nail polishes to 602 Walgreens stores across Florida, with an estimated investment of close to $1 million to expand its presence in the Sunshine State. During a virtual press conference in this Central Florida town, Bettina Mercado, president of […]
The Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration launched a virtual booking website to “better serve” the 1.2 million Puerto Ricans currently residing in the state in Florida through the COVID-19 crisis. The website will allow the Puerto Rican community in Florida to request an appointment in real-time and receive in-person services offered by the center located […]
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