1M+ Puerto Rico residents have benefited from USDA food box program
June 17, 2020
Caribbean Produce Exchange Inc. confirmed that the alliance to establish a free distribution network of 1.2 million boxes of fresh food to all of Puerto Rico has yielded “very positive results,” now in its fifth week. The U.S. Department of Agriculture-financed project under the “Farmers to Families Food Box Program” has seen the participation of […]
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Aurora Angel Network invests in Puerto Rico superfood startup Amasar
June 17, 2020
The Aurora Angel Network has made an undisclosed investment in local superfood manufacturing startup Amasar, which has developed a line of products and recipes based on the long know Puerto Rican staple: breadfruit. Amasar was founded in 2016 by Puerto Rican professionals Marisol Villalobos, a microbiologist, and Jesús Martes, a chemical engineer, who quit […]
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Puerto Rico Ports Authority gains access to 3 cargo docks in San Juan
June 17, 2020
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority and maritime cargo and stowage services company Puerto Rico Terminals LLC, reached an agreement that guarantees the “uninterrupted service of maritime cargo management” by that firm in the Puerto Nuevo Ports Zone, while it “opens space to attract other operations needing space in the loading docks,” agency Executive Director Joel […]
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Fulcro Insurance, American Red Cross join to help communities prepare for hurricanes
June 17, 2020
Fulcro Insurance has joined forces with the American Red Cross to provide guidance to communities on risk prevention and management during the hurricane season, which is already underway. “We manage part of the risk management efforts for our clients and the Red Cross is in the first line of defense when a catastrophic event occurs,” […]
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Enactus students present projects prior to nat’l competition in August
June 17, 2020
After an intense year of work, developing social entrepreneurship projects that foster the economic, environmental and social development of Puerto Rico’s communities, Enactus university students faced a jury of business experts, environmental experts and academics to present their findings. The 2020 Topics Competition, with the motto: “Stronger, Passionate and Committed, creating a better world for […]
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Automotive Technicians and Mechanics Examiners Board extends licenses thru Aug. 31
June 16, 2020
The Automotive Technicians and Mechanics Examiners Board announced an extension to the expiration date of mechanic licenses in all its categories until Aug. 31, 2020, and the approval of more than 100 continuing education courses in different modalities. “To practice mechanics in Puerto Rico, a license issued by the state is required,” said Board Chair […]
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Metropistas launches initiative to support devt. of Puerto Rican businesswomen
June 16, 2020
Metropistas announced the launch of a project in alliance with the Sila M. Calderón Foundation and its Center for Puerto Rico to support Puerto Rican businesswomen, publicize their businesses and motivate others toward entrepreneurship, at a time when the local economy has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The “Vía Empresarial” project presents the stories […]
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McCormack Baron Salazar, Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics name new execs
June 16, 2020
A couple of high-ranking executives were announced in recent weeks, to head public and private-sector organizations. McCormack Baron Salazar names VPMcCormack Baron Salazar announced that Antonio Garate has been named vice president and director of development for Puerto Rico. With 25 years of experience in commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial design and construction management, Garate will […]
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Pharma-Bio Serv reports $10.2M in revenue
June 16, 2020
Pharma-Bio Serv Inc., announced that revenues for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020 were $5.6 million and $10.2 million, respectively, an increase of approximately $498,000 and $545,000, or 9.7% and 5.6%, respectively, when compared to the same periods last year. The Dorado-based compliance, project management and technology transfer support consulting firm provides […]
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FCC OK’s $237.9M to upgrade mobile broadband networks in Puerto Rico, USVI
June 15, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission today approved $237.9 million in funding over three years to “expand, improve, and harden” mobile broadband networks in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Specifically, in Stage 2 of the “Uniendo a Puerto Rico Fund” and “Connect USVI Fund,” the FCC authorized $233.9 million to three carriers serving Puerto Rico […]
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Vázquez OK’s new law to help Puerto Rico economy face effects of COVID-19
June 15, 2020
Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez signed Ley 57-2020, known as the “Complementary Law to Address the Effects of the COVID-19 Emergency on the Puerto Rican Economy” — a second package of economic measures that are part of the government’s plan to reactivate the economy, support businesses and protect workers. On Sunday, she penned into law […]
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Gustazos.com sells 15K Puerto Rico hotel room nights to support comeback
June 15, 2020
Puerto Rican e-commerce platform Gustazos.com endorsed the sale of 15,000 hotel room nights on the island during the first week of June and has rewarded its Visa users with more than 240,000 credits for purchases on the website, company officials confirmed. The popular e-commerce platform has set a record by averaging one night sold per […]
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Financial Analysts to host virtual workshops for members, public
June 15, 2020
The Puerto Rican Association of Financial Analysts (APAF, in Spanish) will hold two virtual conversations in the coming weeks for its members and the general public, the professional group announced. The first, slated for June 18 at 2 p.m., will have the participation of Emilio Colón-Zavala, past president of the Puerto Rico Builders Association, president […]
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Causa Local, Ágora Cultural Architects launch Causa Creativa workshops
June 15, 2020
Looking to support Puerto Rican entrepreneurs, nonprofits Causa Local and Ágora Cultural Architects are lauching Causa Creativa, a series of events “that will offer the public entertainment and knowledge this summer.” The events, which begin June 17, will be broadcast through Facebook Live and will feature Puerto Rican projects Papaya Tropical, Mundo de Muñecos, Sangría […]
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Puerto Rico gets $22.2M in HUD Emergency Solutions Grants for homeless assistance
June 12, 2020
Puerto Rico will receive more than $22.2M in U.S. Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grants targeted toward communities with high homeless populations or individuals at risk of becoming homeless. The assignment is part of a global allocation of $2.96 billion to also help individuals at risk of becoming homeless because of hardships such as […]
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