New $6.8M Tryp by Wyndham Hotel breaks ground in Mayagüez
December 8, 2020
Puerto Rican development firm EJ Global Investment announced the start of construction of what will be the TRYP by Wyndham hotel in the town of Mayagüez, at a cost of $6.8 million. The new 50-room hotel will generate about 40 new jobs and is slated to open in November 2021, company executives Eric Ruiz-Colón and […]
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Entrepreneur opens 2nd Migas restaurant in Mayagüez
December 3, 2020
Franky Suárez-Caro, a 30-year-old entrepreneur announced the opening of a second location of its Migas restaurant on Route 2 in Mayagüez, for which he invested $100,000. The opening, he said, responds to “the constant and ongoing support from coffee lovers and diners from the southwest and across the island.” The new 1,300 square-foot casual dining […]
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Puerto Rico Ports Authority starts $7.4M Mayagüez airport runway upgrade
July 3, 2020
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority announced the start of some $7.4 million in runway pavement improvements at the Eugenio María de Hostos regional airport in Mayagüez. Ports Authority Executive Director Joel A. Pizá-Batiz said the agency maintains a pavement inspection program at all airports under its jurisdiction, according to standards established by the Federal Aviation […]
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Mayagüez-born Tabacalera Falto mark 25 yrs. as premium cigar label
February 7, 2020
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 […]
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Local ice cream chain Paletados expands into Caribbean Cinemas
December 19, 2019
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 […]
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USDA grants $13M to Dorado, Mayagüez for critical rural projects
November 15, 2019
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, […]
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6 P.R. co.’s selected as food and beverage incubators
December 14, 2018
The participants will now receive technical support and mentoring in food and beverage production.
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FirstBank, Starting Point partner to train UPR Mayagüez students in entrepreneurship
October 5, 2018
The trainings focus on emerging businesses and existing social enterprises.
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Firehouse Subs opens in Mayagüez; 12 restaurants now open in P.R.
September 25, 2018
Restaurant chain Firehouse Subs Puerto Rico continues announced the opening of its 12th restaurant located on Route 2 in Mayagüez, generating 36 direct jobs.
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MMM opens ‘Unidad Dorada’ specialized care unit in Mayagüez
April 26, 2018
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.
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CDI Laboratories Inc. opens $17M biotech lab in Mayagüez
April 19, 2018
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.
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Kimco Realty malls in PR sustain damage, under repair
October 4, 2017
Mall operator Kimco Realty Corp. said Tuesday recovery efforts are underway at its seven Puerto Rico assets in the wake of Hurricane María.
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‘Hecho en Puerto Rico: La Tienda’ headed to Mayagüez
August 1, 2017
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.
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$7M cancer treatment institute opens in Mayagüez
March 2, 2017
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.
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SBA opens new Women’s Business Center in Mayagüez,
September 8, 2016
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.
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