Evertec partners with ‘GivingTuesdayPR’ by easing digital payments to nonprofits
November 27, 2019
Evertec announced its partnership with #GivingTuesdayPR by working with the more than 1.3 million users so they contribute and support nonprofits in their fundraising event. GivingTuesdayPR is part of a global effort to raise awareness about the work these organizations do in Puerto Rico In its third year on the island, #GivingTuesdayPR once again joins […]
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FEMA warns P.R. private nonprofits requesting public assistance about fraud
November 27, 2019
Private nonprofits, including churches, that are requesting aid under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program for damage related to Hurricanes Irma and María should be aware of con artists and others who may attempt to engage in fraudulent activity, the agency stated. The applicants should know that this kind of activity can happen […]
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Caribbean Produce Exchange trains farmers to comply with new federal standards
November 27, 2019
Caribbean Produce Exchange Inc. (CPE) recently offered a training workshop for agribusinesses to ensure that the management of their crops and farms products meet the new parameters established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The free workshop offered to CPE agribusiness, customers and suppliers included scientific resources, agronomists […]
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SBA loans in P.R./USVI increase 35% in Fiscal ’19
November 26, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved (SBA) approved 439 loans for $78.2 million to small businesses in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands during fiscal year 2019, a 35% and 28% increase, respectively, over the previous year, the agency announced. Of the total loans approved, 189 for $39 million were for small businesses in […]
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Hampton Inn by Hilton San Juan marks 22nd anniversary
November 26, 2019
Hampton Inn Suites by Hilton San Juan recently celebrated its 22nd anniversary, with an event at the Isla Verde property that included a $65,000 donation to different organizations through the Puerto Rico Community Foundation. This year the donations were dedicated to the Boys & Girls Club of Puerto Rico, Centro del Triunfo, Hogar de Niñas […]
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Op-Ed: Shop local to support our communities this holiday season
November 26, 2019
During the holiday season, Americans across the country have a unique opportunity to strengthen their local economies, support their communities, and get great services and products by “shopping small” — visiting small businesses in their own communities. The holidays give us all the chance to reconnect with our neighbors and, whether you’re grabbing a cup […]
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Mentes Puertorriqueñas en Acción opens call for summer internship
November 26, 2019
Mentes Puertorriqueñas en Acción opened the call for its PARACa social action internship program slated for next summer. The project is aimed at university students and recent graduates who seek to insert themselves in social projects and is open to both residents and those studying abroad. “We’re an organization of young people committed to Puerto […]
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‘Parrandón del Yunque’ celebrates entrepreneurial spirit of P.R. communities
November 26, 2019
More than 40 emerging entrepreneurs and about 30 artists will come together Nov. 30 to celebrate the “Parrandón del Yunque,” an event that will offer the local public and tourists the best of the entrepreneurial culture that grows around the El Yunque National Rainforest. The “Parrandón del Yunque” is one of the initiatives of the […]
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P.R.’s small inn, or ‘paradores,’ are ready for long Thanksgiving weekend
November 25, 2019
The Puerto Rico Small Inn Owners and Tourism Association confirmed their members are “ready to welcome the hundreds of families that frequently choose the “paradores” to celebrate the upcoming long Thanksgiving weekend. “This year, the Thanksgiving weekend extends for up to five days, as many schools, businesses, and government offices close Wednesday. Our hotels are […]
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CPAs warn about implications of ‘last-minute’ Tax Reform amendments
November 25, 2019
The Puerto Rico Society of CPAs warned over the weekend about the implications of certain technical amendments approved in the Tax Reform during the legislative session ended last week, which were introduced at the last minute and without having been discussed in public hearings. David González-Montalvo, president of the CPAs, said “many of the amendments […]
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‘Step-Up’ entrepreneurial training program open for people 60+
November 25, 2019
Ana G. Méndez University, Cupey Campus, will offer the “Step-Up” project, a one-year, free-of-charge business education program for adults 60 years or older who are retired or unemployed. The program begins Dec. 11. Step-Up is a program subsidized by the MCS Foundation, which pursues that people 60 years of age and older are able to […]
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Verdanza Hotel’s $4M renovation includes reimagined 80Twenty eatery
November 21, 2019
The Verdanza Hotel, a family-owned independent property in Isla Verde, is a few details away from completing a $4 million renovation that encompasses new décor throughout and a redesign of its 80Twenty restaurant and its menu. The refreshed look of the eatery, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, comprises a more modern setting, with minimalist […]
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Queremos Sol coalition calls for decentralized, renewables-based energy plan for P.R.
November 21, 2019
A report released by Queremos Sol, a coalition of nonprofits, based on data from the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority concluded that, with new distributed generation technology such as rooftop renewables, and increased energy efficiency, Puerto Rico could save millions of dollars. Instead, the utility has proposed investing over the next 20 years in maintaining […]
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Tropizen signs agreement to launch cannabis hot sauce, gummies in U.S.
November 21, 2019
Tropizen, a licensed local cultivator and manufacturer of medical cannabis products, has signed an exclusive licensing agreement that will allow it to sell its locally manufactured Tropizen Pique hot sauce and Tropizen Real Fruit Gummies in six states, starting with Maryland. “We’re thrilled to become the first industry player to launch our Puerto Rico-based products […]
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Op-Ed: Emotional paycheck, the new currency for happy and productive employees
November 21, 2019
The world is changing. The integration of new generations into the workforce has changed the way we feel more productive and appreciated at work. It’s not only enough to have good economic remuneration, which, although important, is not a priority for many today. Today, more than a good salary is required to keep employees motivated, […]
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