Empire State VII training ship makes stop in San Juan on maiden voyage
January 17, 2024
The 227 cadets on board will showcase the new state-of-the-art training ship by conducting a maritime learning tour of the vessel for island's youth. #NewsismyBusiness
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Popular, Guayacán award $80K in equity-free seed capital to 3 emerging co’s
January 17, 2024
The second edition of the Scale Up Program granted a main prize of $50,000 and two special acknowledgments for outstanding participants. #NewsismyBusiness
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Coop Manatí expands northern Puerto Rico footprint with $500K branch
January 17, 2024
The new branch, which serves a portfolio of 40,000 clients, is generating eight new jobs. #NewsismyBusiness
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Short-term rental industry summit, Rebook, returns
January 17, 2024
About 17,000 short-term rental units currently represent 32,000 rooms on the island. #NewsismyBusiness
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Nonprofits award grants to students, journalists for environmental investigations
January 16, 2024
The grants were part of the Climate Action Oversight Project. #NewsismyBusiness
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Tech, spirits manufacturer, ad agency name top execs
January 16, 2024
This edition of Climbing the Corporate Ladder features executive appointments at Pharos Solutions, Diageo and DDB Latina Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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Bayer Crop Science Puerto Rico’s ends 3rd educational program cycle
January 16, 2024
The community outreach programs created during the COVID-19 pandemic continue to positively impact communities around Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness
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LUMA repairs Ciales transmission line that serves 25K customers
January 15, 2024
The repair, which entailed elevating a tower structure, was done through a helicopter lift operation as part of LUMA’s ongoing infrastructure improvement efforts. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico HotelierCon returns to Cabo Rojo Feb. 28-29
January 15, 2024
The 2019, 2020 and 2022 versions benefited more than 1,000 people from all over the island. #NewsismyBusiness
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Polytechnic University expands footprint in Costa Rica
January 15, 2024
The college signed two collaborative agreements with Costa Rican universities: Universidad Fidélitas and Universidad Hispanoamericana. #NewsismyBusiness
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SBA extends payment period for PPP, COVID loan borrowers
January 12, 2024
SBA launches 60-day goodwill exception period, expands hardship accommodation plans. #NewsismyBusiness
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Vitrina Solidaria invites people to explore self-employment, re-enter workforce
January 11, 2024
The Vitrina Solidaria La Y training programs in El Yunque and El Yunque Emprende are offered free of charge and target residents of Puerto Rico’s eastern region. #NewsismyBusiness
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USDA opens application window for RISE program funding
January 11, 2024
The minimum award amount per grant is $500,000. The maximum award amount per grant is $2 million. #NewsismyBusiness
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VML Commerce & Health Puerto Rico marks 1st year with awards, new clients
January 11, 2024
It’s “Jingle Therapy” campaign, developed for the Puerto Rico Alzheimer’s Association in collaboration with Spanish Broadcasting Systems, recently received distinctions at The Drum Awards. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s Aibnb hosts earned $9.2M for renting private rooms in ’23
January 10, 2024
Being a host represents an economic lifeline for many as the average private room host has earned extra income. #NewsismyBusiness
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