Co-working spaces an option for displaced professionals
October 15, 2017
Many professionals are looking for ways to return to work after the devastation brought on by Hurricane María, but find themselves without an office or internet.
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US House OKs $35B relief package that benefits PR
October 13, 2017
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday the Supplemental Appropriations Bill Disaster, HR 2266, which allocates $35 billion for emergencies and benefits Puerto Rico in the recovery phase following the landfall of two hurricanes in less than two weeks.
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Baxter resumes limited manufacturing production in PR
October 13, 2017
Baxter International Inc. said Thursday while it is anticipating a reduction in revenue for fourth quarter 2017 as a result of Hurricane María, it expects to “mitigate the related earnings impact through positive performance in other areas of the business.”
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María doesn’t ‘significantly impact’ Avara’s Arecibo plant
October 13, 2017
Avara’s Arecibo plant did not sustain significant impact to its critical manufacturing areas, and the company is expected to continue delivering to customers, the company’s CEO, Tim Tyson said Thursday.
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NY’s Northwell Health medical team deploys to PR
October 13, 2017
In response to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's request to provide medical support to residents of Puerto Rico following the devastation of Hurricane María, Northwell Health deployed 27 employees Thursday to assist in the medical mission.
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Private equity firms launch relief fund with $10M goal
October 12, 2017
Private Equity for Puerto Rico, formed by a group of leading private equity firms, including Clearlake Capital Group, Valor Equity Partners, StepStone Group, Palladium Equity Partners, LLC and MoonSail Capital, LLC, announced an effort to raise significant funds from the private equity and financial communities to aid victims of Hurricane María in Puerto Rico.
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T-Mobile, Claro, AT&T continue recovery efforts in PR
October 12, 2017
Three of the island’s major wireless carriers reported progress on their network recovery efforts as of Wednesday, as more consumers in Puerto Rico recover services.
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PR Funders Network launch FORWARD PR Fund
October 12, 2017
The Puerto Rico Funders Network has launches the FORWARD Puerto Rico Fund to support nonprofit organizations that are providing direct service to communities affected by the devastating hurricanes Irma and María, organizers confirmed Wednesday.
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Op-Ed: Wake up, open your eyes, count your blessings
October 12, 2017
Today when I opened my eyes I felt blessed. Blessed for the opportunity of waking up and being with my family and being here alive.
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Puerto del Rey open for business after Hurricane María
October 12, 2017
Less than one week after Hurricane María hit and completely devastated Puerto Rico, Puerto del Rey Marina in Fajardo opened for business, and is able to provide all regular services to its clients, company executives said.
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Crunch Fitness launches ‘Crunch Cares’ to support PR
October 12, 2017
As part of Puerto Rico's support and recovery efforts following Hurricane María, Crunch Fitness is kicking off its new “Crunch Cares” program, which will feature franchise clubs in the United States and Puerto Rico.
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Atento evaluating Caguas re-opening, as town recovers
October 11, 2017
Customer relationship management and business process outsourcing solutions company Atento, which employs about 900 people in Caguas, is evaluating its options to possibly relocate its call center there, town officials confirmed Tuesday.
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Schneider Electric donates lighting, power supplies to PR
October 11, 2017
Schneider Electric announced it has extended its relief efforts to those affected by Hurricane María by donating APC by Schneider Electric lighting and power supplies to the American Red Cross.
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Eaton reopens 4 plants in PR post-Hurricane María
October 11, 2017
Power management company Eaton announced that its four facilities have returned to operation following the recent hurricanes in Puerto Rico.
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PR may avoid ‘Medicaid cliff’ with $1B in new federal aid
October 10, 2017
Puerto Rico stands to receive a $1 billion assignment from U.S. Congress under the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, which would cover the local government’s public healthcare coverage plan for the medically indigent through Sept. 30, 2018, said Health Insurance Services Administration Executive Director Ángela Ávila.
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