P.R. Community Foundation to testify in Congressional energy hearings
April 5, 2019
The Puerto Rico Community Foundation will testify before the U.S. Natural Resources Committee during a hearing focusing on “Rebuilding and Privatization of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority,” the nonprofit announced. Foundation President Nelson Colón-Tarrats will present his comments on April 9, at 10 a.m. On March 16, a delegation from the Committee of Natural […]
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Foundation for P.R. launches talks between nonprofits, gov’t agencies
March 1, 2019
Foundation for Puerto Rico has begun heading the meetings of focus sectors with members of the Whole Community Resilience Program, to define the databases and indicators needed to assess vulnerability in the communities, the nonprofit announced. These collaborative sessions will help examine the needs of all communities in Puerto Rico, with a comprehensive perspective of […]
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Nonprofits seek to give northeast P.R. residents business development opportunities
February 26, 2019
Citizens residing in the northeast area of Puerto Rico who wish to develop a business idea will have the opportunity to participate in a business incubation program free of charge, as part of an initiative driven by several local nonprofits. The program consists of three cycles — pre-incubation, incubation and certification — begins on Mar. […]
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Clinton Foundation gets update on post-María recovery in Humacao
January 29, 2019
Foundation for Puerto Rico and P.E.C.E.S., as well as local small business owners, provided an update of its Bottom Up Destination Recovery Initiative to President Bill Clinton, Secretary Hillary Clinton, and members of the Clinton Foundation during their visit to Puerto Rico. Led by the Foundation, the Bottom Up Destination Recovery Initiative aims to support […]
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Foundation for P.R. begins 1st phase of Whole Community Resilience Program
January 16, 2019
Foundation for Puerto Rico has signed an agreement with the Department of Housing to lead the coordination of the Whole Community Resilience Planning Program, the nonprofit announced. As part of the first phase, FPR is building a multisectoral working group that will include key government, community, non-government and nonprofit organizations in Puerto Rico that have […]
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Foundation for Puerto Rico, Evertec partner to help small businesses
December 20, 2018
The partnership will provide technical support to small businesses as part of the “Bottom Up Destination Recovery Initiative."
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Skift, Foundation for P.R. collaborate on Visitor’s Economy recovery initiatives
November 29, 2018
The Skift Foundation has been working with Foundation for Puerto Rico to share knowledge, new trends in the travel industry and their professional network.
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Illinois-based gasoline retailer Clark opening stations in P.R.
October 30, 2018
The process has begun with the first re-branded stations already operating in Bayamón and Aguada.
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P.R. Community Foundation grants $154K to 7 micro incubators
October 26, 2018
Community microenterprise incubators are promoters of economic activity in communities by facilitating the entrepreneurship process of its members.
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Destino Hack Summit to focus on best practices to promote P.R.’s economic development
October 3, 2018
Foundation for Puerto Rico announced details of its event — Destino Hack Summit, the first conference in the Caribbean focused on technology and innovation in the Visitor Economy, whose purpose is the economic development of the island.
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Google, TripAdvisor, Skift execs to convene at ‘Destino Hack’ summit
September 19, 2018
Industry experts, entrepreneurs, government officials and students will come together to develop innovative solutions and apps that will help improve Puerto Rico’s destination experience.
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Foundation for P.R. updates stakeholders on island’s recovery efforts, results
September 12, 2018
Foundation for Puerto Rico officials traveled to Washington, D.C. to present an update on Puerto Rico’s rebuilding efforts and results, in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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Foundation for P.R’s ‘Small Business Cash Grant’ program supports 200 ‘mom-and-pops’
September 6, 2018
The nonprofit confirmed that 93 percent of the businesses supported through the initiative remain in operation.
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U.S. Department of Commerce awards $5.6M to Foundation for P.R.
August 30, 2018
The U.S. Department of Commerce is awarding a $5.58 million grant to the Foundation for Puerto Rico to support recovery efforts for towns and cities which were devastated by Hurricanes Irma and María.
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USDA grants $140K to Foundation for PR to help western-area businesses
August 23, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program awarded a $140,000 grant to Foundation for Puerto Rico to support its ongoing efforts in favor of for small and medium businesses in the Aguadilla/Isabela region.
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