Mayagüez’s cigar company Tabacalera Falto has launched two new cigar blends this year to mark its 25th anniversary as the only label from Puerto Rico to produce artisanal ultra-boutique premium cigars. Luis J. Falto, president of Tabacalera Falto — owner of the La Garita Cigar Co. and Cigarros Falto brands — announced that its new […]
Puerto Rican ice cream pops maker Paletados will open its sixth location this Saturday at the Western Plaza movie theaters in Mayagüez, through an agreement with Caribbean Cinemas. The ice cream company established in 2017 has maintained sustained growth since its inception, generating more than 90 jobs in the region, executives said. “We’re super excited […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the approval of $13 million in loans to the towns of Dorado and Mayagüez, to improve critical community facilities. The town of Dorado will receive a little more than $3 million to rehabilitate deteriorated roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters and drainage in rural sectors. Areas slated for repair include Higuillar, […]
The participants will now receive technical support and mentoring in food and beverage production.
The trainings focus on emerging businesses and existing social enterprises.
Restaurant chain Firehouse Subs Puerto Rico continues announced the opening of its 12th restaurant located on Route 2 in Mayagüez, generating 36 direct jobs.
MSO of Puerto Rico, LLC, the corporate administrator of the Medicare y Mucho Más MMM provider network, announced the opening of a specialized care unit, “Unidad Dorada” in Mayaguez.
CDI Laboratories Inc., Puerto Rico's first facility dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of biotechnology products, has opened a $17 million facility in Mayagüez.
Mall operator Kimco Realty Corp. said Tuesday recovery efforts are underway at its seven Puerto Rico assets in the wake of Hurricane María.
Following the success of the first two editions in San Juan last year, and to reach the population of the western area who have asked for the chance to visit a single location housing local products and services, the Puerto Rico Products Association will set up its “Hecho en Puerto Rico: La Tienda” concept at the Mayagüez Mall, on Sept. 14-24.
Following an investment of $7 million, the Radiation Therapy and Cancer Institute, a modern and advanced cancer institute, recently inaugurated its new facilities at the Mayagüez Medical Center.
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands district office announced Wednesday the opening of a new Women’s Business Center in Puerto Rico.
As Puerto Rico finds itself in the midst of furthering its role in the knowledge economy on a large scale, the Puerto Rico Agricultural Biotechnology Industry Association (PRABIA) and the Mayagüez campus of the University of Puerto Rico signed Tuesday a collaboration agreement that will benefit the agronomists that graduate each year.
With 16 participating teams of innovators and entrepreneurs, the third edition of I-Corps Puerto Rico program kicked off this past weekend at the University of Puerto Rico’s Mayagüez campus.
Perea Hospital, located in the municipality of Mayagüez, is embarking on an aggressive growth plan that entails the investment of $19.5 million for the construction of infrastructure, acquisition of new equipment and the remodeling of existing structures.
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