These initiatives will help “modernize the company’s image and diversify its supply in the market,” executives said.
Global cannabis brand Tikun Olam is bringing its cannabis medicine to Puerto Rico through an exclusive licensing agreement with iaso Corporation.
The Puerto Rico Products Association unveiled Wednesday it’s latest institutional effort urging residents to buy local, saying that for every dollar households invest in island-made goods and services, imports are reduced by 5 percent.
With its eye set on strengthening Puerto Rico’s role as its hub in the Caribbean, appliance brand Whirlpool will focus this year’s efforts on identifying areas of opportunity in service and product development as part of its commitment to bet on the island during challenging economic times, company officials said Thursday.
As the economy contracts further, many small biz owners are letting their laments fly sky high. “Con el grito en el cielo.” Sales of services or products seem to stall at times like these, much to everyone's chagrin.
The Puerto Rico Products Association will celebrate “Puerto Rican Industry Month” in April with a series of events that seek to foster socioeconomic development, namely the "Made in Puerto Rico Forum,” and its 47th annual convention.
Health and beauty products line Nature's Pearl, which was recently launched in the Puerto Rico market, has already recruited about 100 people for its sales and distribution network, company executive said. The goal is to recruit 500 salespeople during 2013.
The Puerto Rico Products Association and the Department of Economic Development and Commerce have partnered to promote and strengthen the consumption of locally produced goods and services, as a strategy for economic development and growth.
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