12 local 330 health centers split $7.8M from U.S. Dept. of Health
September 13, 2019
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $7.8 million for 12 new 330 health clinics in Puerto Rico as part of a global allocation of $50 million for 77 clinics in the United States, Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico. “The novelty of this announcement is that two nonprofit organizations will receive $650,000 […]
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Science Trust bestows $3.1M in grants to 26 science, tech projects
September 13, 2019
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust Grant Program awarded $3.1 million to 26 science and technology research projects, including the “Advanced Research Grant” that promotes cutting-edge research in various areas of science and technology with $150,000 to each winner. The Catalyzer Research Grant was also awarded, which conferred $70,000 to each recipient and […]
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Dept. of Economic Development to promote P.R. as mega-yacht destination
September 13, 2019
Looking to diversify Puerto Rico’s economy, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce will promote and market the island as a mega-yacht destination, which has the potential to generate $61 million in revenue. “Our mission is to implement and supervise the execution of Puerto Rico’s public policy on economic development in the various business sectors. […]
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AT&T contributes $50K to Andanza to support ‘Danza con Andanza’ program
September 13, 2019
As part of its focus on culture and education, AT&T contributed $50,000 to Andanza, a Puerto Rican contemporary dance company and dance school. The contribution will support the nonprofit’s “Danza con Andanza” educational program. Since 2002, “Danza con Andanza” has helped hundreds of students in need improve their personal development and academic progress through a […]
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Bayer Crop Science, Municipality of Juana Díaz partner to refurbish Head Start centers
September 13, 2019
Fourteen Head Start centers in Juana Díaz had their facilities renovated prior to the start of the 2019 school year due to the completion of the first phase of a collaboration agreement between the Bayer Crop Science Company and the Municipality of Juana Díaz. This project, developed by Eric Torres-Collazo, Bayer Crop Science site enablement […]
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Gov’t to tackle expected $1.8b revenue loss from end of Law 154 tax credit
September 12, 2019
The government of Puerto Rico will establish work groups comprising local and federal officials, as well as private-sector executives, to brainstorm on potential alternatives to offset the loss of federal credits granted for taxes paid by manufacturing companies under the Commonwealth’s Law 154. The tax credits, which will be phased out by the U.S. Department […]
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Cayo Blanco added to Vieques/Culebra ferry service, another vessel en route
September 12, 2019
The Puerto Rico Maritime Transportation Authority announced the addition of the Cayo Blanco ferry, which has a capacity for 600 passengers, to the Puerto Rico/Vieques route. Another ferry, the Coastal Explorer — owned by Puerto Rico Fast Ferries — will substitute the Schoodic Explorer as part of the new $10 million, one-year contract recently signed […]
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Plaza Guayama reinvents itself, becomes Céntrico
September 12, 2019
Following a multimillion-dollar investment, and as part of the celebration of its 25th anniversary, Plaza Guayama has reinvented itself with a new brand — Céntrico. The change responds to a corporate vision aimed at continuing to evolve according to global industry trends. This native Puerto Rican commercial property presents a new and wider community concept, […]
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AeroNet join forces with Fortinet Partners program
September 12, 2019
High-speed business internet service provider AeroNet has joined the Fortinet Partners program to gives businesses a combination of the best-in-class internet connectivity solutions with network security products to help them accelerate secure and hyper-fast connections to the web. Fortinet is a global provider of broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions that offer top-rated network and […]
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Discover Puerto Rico to boost tourism through series of islandwide events
September 11, 2019
Looking to continue promoting the development of the tourism industry on the island, Destination Marketing Organization Discover Puerto Rico, announced it will be hosting a series of activities throughout the island during September. On Sept. 16-17, the entity will hold the “Annual Conference on Tourism,” where information, trends, and educational workshops will be presented to […]
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Statistics Institute joins forces with 2 agencies to estimate P.R.’s GDP
September 11, 2019
The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics has joined forces with the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Puerto Rico Planning Board to continue developing a project to estimate the island’s gross domestic product. To move the initiative forward, the Institute’s Interim Executive Director Orville Disdier traveled to the BEA’s Washington D.C.’s offices last week to […]
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Foundation for P.R. gets $291K grant to support businesses outside SJ metro area
September 11, 2019
The Foundation for Puerto Rico received a $291,000 grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to create a multi-stage incubation program for entrepreneurs in communities outside the San Juan metropolitan area. The program will begin next month in the Coamo-Ponce region, foundation officials said. This is the first time that a Puerto Rican entity receives […]
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Open Spaces turns to Supreme Court for access to gov’t tax exemption report
September 10, 2019
Nonprofit organization Open Spaces filed a motion before the Puerto Rico Supreme Court to overturn a decision by the Appellate Court to keep the government’s Report on Tax Reduction Agreements under seal. The report listing tax abatement agreements was prepared and delivered to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico in July 2017. […]
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SBA opens call for ’20 National Small Business Week
September 10, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for its 2020 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year. For more than 50 years, National Small Business Week has celebrated the inspiring achievements of America’s small businesses and the countless contributions they make to their local communities, and […]
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Weekend Wheels: 1st-ever Toyota Corolla hybrid model is both stylish and sassy
September 9, 2019
The Toyota Corolla, one of the automaker’s most iconic and enduring models, has made an unforgettable entrance in 2020 with a reimagined and reconfigured design that combines style and sass — offering something for everyone. During a recent weekend, this media outlet had the opportunity to test drive the Corolla XSE hybrid model — the […]
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