USHCC nat’l conference puts Puerto Rico in spotlight as investment destination
September 29, 2023
The USHCC is dedicated to promoting the economic growth, development and interests of Hispanic entrepreneurs and professionals across the nation. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico Economic Revival Summit lays bridges between island, Central FL
April 20, 2023
The two panel discussions featured participation from public officials and entrepreneurs from Puerto Rico and Central Florida. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico-based EYE Center Boutique opens 1st FL store in Orlando
December 5, 2022
Plans call for opening seven additional Florida locations.
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Chef Treviño to open Chicharron Grill Restaurant in Orlando Dec. 1
November 16, 2022
The restaurant will initially launch with a small menu, including many of the chef’s favorite dishes featured at the former Casa Lola Criollo Kitchen in Condado.
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FL Bakery & Restaurant opens 2nd location in Orlando
August 25, 2022
Two more bakeries, in Lake Nona and Altamonte Springs, are expected to open in 2023.
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Puerto Rico gov’t to recruit personnel in Orlando for recovery-related jobs
August 23, 2022
Housing is looking for people to work with programs related to the island’s reconstruction.
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Café Don Juan opens Puerto Rican coffee bar in Central Florida
April 25, 2022
The shop is the first of several that could open in the Central Florida area.
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Polytechnic University adds courses at Orlando campus with $2.9M grant
March 11, 2022
It announced a new Aerospace Engineering program starting in August and three new specializations.
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El Mesón Sándwiches marks 50th anniversary with 2 new stores
March 10, 2022
By the end of this year, the company expects to have a total of 41 restaurants split between Puerto Rico and Orlando.
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Puerto Rico’s VRM Companies gets awards for Orlando real estate complex
March 7, 2022
VRM Companies is a Puerto Rican firm with more than 45 years of experience in the local real estate development and construction industry, as well as in the US mainland, and the Dominican Republic.
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Spirit Airlines announces new route connecting Orlando and Ponce
October 15, 2021
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company announced the arrival of new Spirit Airlines flight routes connecting Orlando and Ponce starting February 2022 during the World Routes 2021 convention. Spirit will be operating a daily nonstop flight between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Mercedita International Airport (PSE), with about 52,925 additional seats projected per year and an […]
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Fl.-based Reliance Medical Centers focusing on emotional health of seniors
September 29, 2021
ORLANDO, FL — The growth of the Hispanic population, especially of seniors in Polk County, and recognizing the impact of COVID-19 on emotional health and wellbeing, has pushed Reliance Medical Centers to maximize its operations by providing specialized bilingual services and bringing well-being advisors as part of its big plans of expansion. Dr. Carlos Romero, […]
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Bilateral efforts between Puerto Rico-Orlando building strong ties for economic growth
September 20, 2021
ORLANDO, FL — Strengthening of commercial relations between Puerto Rico and this central Florida city by creating bilateral opportunities for business development and contributing to Puerto Rico’s reconstruction — especially in the southern region — was part of the recent visit of Gaby Ortigoni, executive director of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando […]
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Puerto Rican entrepreneur taking risks to expand in Orlando with Piggza eatery
July 1, 2021
ORLANDO, FL — The new and unique restaurant Pigzza in this Central Florida city is a combination of energy, passion, and international food of two adventurous friends and owners of Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa and Stasio’s Italian Deli & Market. They expect to open it next September or October, they confirmed. The restaurant will be […]
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Casa Febus opens 3rd store in Florida’s Waterford Lakes Town Center
April 19, 2021
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 […]
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