The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is seeking applications for funding to establish revolving loan programs to support rural businesses and community development projects. Subject to the availability of funds, the loans will be established through USDA’s Intermediary Relending Program. Eligible recipients include nonprofits, cooperatives and public agencies. “The Intermediary Relending Program provides loans […]
The emblematic structure in front of the Plaza de Armas in Old San Juan, which originally housed the Provincial Council of Spain in Puerto Rico, will open its doors as a historic hotel later this month. The property underwent a $12 million renovation to house 43 rooms, an open-air restaurant, event hall, a library, and […]
PepsiCo, which has been manufacturing popular snacks — Doritos, Tostitos and Cheetos — out of its Barceloneta plant since 1982, is evaluating expanding its reach into South Florida, by exporting its “Mofongo Mix” product line into a market with a solid Puerto Rican presence. In an interview with this media outlet, company General Manager Alejandro […]
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