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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Op-Ed: Financial tips for a minimalistic living
September 9, 2019
It is very likely that you have heard “We must achieve more with less” and, when we talk about staying productive, organized and financially focused, this can be a GREAT challenge in times where technology reigns, and our economy is a vital aspect to consider in our daily lives. It is also very possible that […]
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VisitRico names local exec to pursue sustainable agritourism, agri-education
September 9, 2019
VisitRico, a Puerto Rican nonprofit organization whose mission it is to strengthen the agricultural economy of the island, selected Adolfo Méndez-Nouel as ambassador of agritourism on the island to lead its mission of sustainable agritourism and agricultural education. Méndez-Nouel is director of operations and creative manager of Manhattan Physio Group and co-founder of MPG Essentials […]
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MCS invests $1M+ to promote health, wellness islandwide
September 6, 2019
MCS is launching its “Tu Ruta al Bienestar” program with an investment of more than $1 million, expanding its role in community locations throughout the island to offer activities and experiences aimed at promoting health and wellness for the elderly. The initiative arises through an alliance with community-based organizations in Puerto Rico, including the YMCA, […]
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6 new organizations join P.R. Tourism Co.’s sustainable tourism program
September 6, 2019
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. has added six companies to its Green, Agrotourism and Ecotourism properties program. The hotels are in the island’s eastern and central tourism regions. Hacienda Agroecológica Recaos Ortiz, Meyers Nurseries and Floral Farms, y Hacienda La Cascada, Punta Tuna Ecotours, and Proyecto Cabachuelas received their certificates during an event headed by […]
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