PRiMEX launches program to support food businesses create safety plans
March 21, 2019
Looking to support companies in the food sector to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act, the Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEx) has launched a program to create food safety plans. The initiative will benefit up to 100 companies engaged in food preparation on a commercial scale, as well as the manufacture, processing, packaging, transport […]
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3A Press Corp. in Lajas among nation’s SBA’s top small businesses
March 21, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2019 Small Business Persons of the Year winners, including 3A Press Corp. in Lajas. Each of the winners have been invited to attend ceremonies in Washington, D.C. on May 5-6 where they will be honored with their individual award. During the ceremonies, SBA will announce the 2019 National […]
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P.R. credit unions have 1M+ members, gov.’t regulator says
March 21, 2019
Puerto Rico’s credit unions have more than 1 million members, according to the latest financial and statistical quarterly report presented by the Public Corporation for the Supervision of Puerto Rico Cooperatives, or COSSEC for its initials in Spanish. This achievement is part of the goals set by past Cooperative Development Commissioner, or CDCoop, Ivelisse Torres-Rivera, […]
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DirecTV generation rehabilitates 9 houses for families in Loíza
March 21, 2019
Through its social responsibility program, DirecTV Generation and the “Piedra, Papel Tijeras” initiative, announced the completion of two social impact projects in Puerto Rico as part of its commitment to the resilience of the Island after the passage of Hurricane María. Nine homes in the municipality of Loíza were rehabilitated and a farm in Trujillo […]
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Agrohack conference to focus on future of food, medicinal cannabis
March 20, 2019
With the purpose of advancing the agriculture industry through innovation, the most important conference on agricultural innovation and technology will take place on Saturday, April 6, in the Puerto Rico Convention Center, organizers announced. As in previous years, the event will connect, empower and strengthen relationships in and outside the industry to boost its contribution […]
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Workshop slated for Mar. 30 on benefits of cannabis for Alzheimer patients
March 20, 2019
The myriad benefits of cannabis for Alzheimer’s patients will be the subject of a special event for doctors, patients, caregivers and dispensary technicians to be held Mar. 30 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in San Juan. Attending doctors will benefit by receiving two continuing education credit-hours free of charge, as part of the Puerto […]
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Café Bistro Hacienda Lealtad opens at the UPR-Mayagüez
March 20, 2019
The Café Bistro Hacienda Lealtad, a food and beverage concession, opened at the School of Business Administration at the University of Puerto Rico’s Mayagüez campus, school officials announced. The lease agreement provides income to the college, while covering a need for people who work and study in that building, whose location is far from food […]
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FirstBank grants $6.5M in financing to Air-Con Inc.
March 19, 2019
FirstBank recently granted $6.5 million in financing to Air-Con Inc., a distributor of air conditioners and commercial refrigeration, for working capital guaranteed by its inventory and accounts receivables. Air-Con Inc., which has offices in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, pioneered in introducing energy saving inverter products to Puerto Rico. It also developed its own Air-Con […]
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P.R. to be featured in ‘United Stories’ initiative to promote tourism assets globally
March 19, 2019
As part of an initiative to highlight and support tourism, Discover Puerto Rico, Beautiful Destinations — a global tourism company — and Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States included the island in its new campaign titled “United Stories.” This campaign will encompass an array of experiences that elevate, inspire and spur […]
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Op-Ed: SBA celebrates Women’s History Month by promoting female entrepreneurship
March 19, 2019
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Small Business Administration salutes women entrepreneurs who have taken risks in pursuit of their passions and who view setbacks or challenges as just another step to achieve something greater. Our agency and regional office, as well as our district offices throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and […]
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UPR’s Dr. Federico Trilla Hospital running 5 parallel scientific projects
March 19, 2019
The Office of Clinical Research and Community Health of the University of Puerto Rico’s Dr. Federico Trilla Hospital in Carolina, is simultaneously running five scientific research projects, said Dr. Enid J. García Rivera, director of the UPR Medical Sciences Campus’ Dotal Center for Health Services Research (known as CDISS in Spanish.) “Our scientific activity needs […]
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Caribe Hilton to debut new $150M look when it reopens in May
March 18, 2019
The Caribe Hilton has begun taking reservations for stays beginning May 15th, when it will unveil a more than $150 million restoration — a major milestone as the property celebrates its 70th year of operation and as Hilton marks its 100th anniversary. The iconic beachfront property has been closed since Hurricane María struck Puerto Rico […]
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P.R. gov’t’s low post-María death toll pushed Harvard to continue study
March 18, 2019
By Jeniffer Wiscovitch-Padilla, Center for Investigative Journalism Four days before the results of the “Mortality in Puerto Rico” study were published after Hurricane María, Harvard University reported the findings to the government of Puerto Rico, but was not acknowledged. It was not until “The New York Times” contacted the government to talk about the results […]
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World Central Kitchen opens new round of Plow to Plate grants program in P.R.
March 18, 2019
World Central Kitchen has announced the opening of a new call to apply for financial grants and technical assistance from the organization’s Plow to Plate support platform launched in 2018. The application and submission cycle to request funds and technical training begins March 15 and closes April 15, 2019, the nonprofit said. The program will […]
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MCS Foundation co-sponsors solar system for battered children’s home
March 18, 2019
Children living at El Centro San Agustín del Coquí in Aguas Buenas will now benefit from a new solar energy system sponsored by the MCS Foundation and Empowered by Light of California to ensure the continuity of services, the nonprofits announced. The children residing at the home are victims of abuse and mistreatment and are […]
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