Amgen exec: Puerto Rico site sets new global standards in biotech
July 29, 2025
With a $5 billion investment, the 3,000-employee campus leads biomanufacturing innovation while embracing AI, education and global competitiveness. #NewsismyBusiness
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Amgen Juncos facility earns EPA’s Energy Star certification for efficiency
June 10, 2025
Puerto Rico plant ranks among top 25% of U.S. biomanufacturing sites in energy use. #NewsismyBusiness
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Marco’s Pizza opens 4 new locations in 2024 with $1.2M investment
December 24, 2024
Currently operating 60 restaurants across Puerto Rico, Marco’s Pizza remains committed to expanding its operations. #NewsismyBusiness
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Bacoa celebrates 5th anniversary with guest chefs, special events
August 6, 2024
The pioneering farm-to-table restaurant in Juncos will hold exclusive tastings. #NewsismyBusiness
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Pilot solar workforce program launches in Juncos
February 19, 2024
First class graduates from GRID Alternatives and Empowered by Light’s solar installation training program. #NewsismyBusiness
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USDA Rural Dev’t awards $23.7M grant to repair Juncos landfill
November 1, 2021
The USDA Rural Development has awarded the Municipality of Juncos $23.7 million in grant funding to repair its landfill facilities that were damaged by Hurricane María in 2017, Luis R. García, acting state director for Puerto Rico, announced. The Juncos Municipal Solid Waste Landfill receives approximately 35,105 tons of non-hazardous solid waste every year. Hurricane […]
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Medical device maker Medtronic creating 700+ jobs through $50M expansion
August 13, 2021
Following a $50 million expansion, medical device manufacturer Medtronic announced — accompanied by Gov. Pedro Pierluisi — the creation of more than 700 new direct and indirect jobs in the biosciences sector. In addition to the 575 new direct jobs (225 in the first phase and 350 in the second), another 200 jobs will be […]
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Medtronic produces insulin pump system at Juncos facility for global distribution
February 4, 2021
Medical device manufacturer Medtronic announced the launch of its newest insulin pump system, produced at its Juncos facility from where it will be exported globally. The Medtronic Minimed 770G insulin pump system has approval from the US. Food and Drug Administration and adjusts insulin levels automatically, taking on more diabetes control tasks so patients can […]
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Amgen back online in Juncos, María deals $67M blow
October 25, 2017
Pharmaceutical company Amgen, which has a multi-building complex in Juncos, released third quarter results Wednesday, where it confirmed it is back to full operations five weeks after Hurricane María hit Puerto Rico.
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Amgen: No interruption to patient supply anticipated
September 26, 2017
Pharmaceutical company Amgen confirmed Hurricane María did not significantly impact its critical manufacturing operations in Juncos, where it employs 2,000 people.
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Deal with China-based co. to spur tire recycling project
March 20, 2017
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce announced Sunday the signing of an agreement of understanding between a local and a China-based company to develop recycling projects with an associated investment of $20 million.
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