Neolpharma Group to invest $35M in Caguas expansion
August 29, 2017
Mexican pharmaceutical Neolpharma Group, which began operating in Puerto Rico in 2013, will invest $35 million to expand its Caguas facility, creating 150 new jobs over a 24-month period, company and government officials said.
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OBoard, gov’t face-off in court over employee furloughs
August 29, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico an “Adversary Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief” seeking to enforce the certified Commonwealth’s Fiscal Plan.
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P3 Authority re-opens RFQ process through Sept. 6
August 29, 2017
Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnership Authority Executive Director Omar Marrero announced that due to “high interest” from consulting firms, the agency has re-opened the Request For Qualifications (RFQ) process through Sept. 6.
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Serafina Beach Hotel to open in Condado on Nov. 15
August 29, 2017
The Serafina Beach Hotel, a 96-room oceanfront property in the heart of San Juan’s Condado tourist district, is set to open Nov. 15, according to published reports.
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FirstBank grants $5.1M loan for new Manatí ER
August 29, 2017
FirstBank has granted a $5.1 million loan to Manatí Medical Center to finance the extension and renovation of its Emergency Room, in support of its consistent growth in the northern part of the island.
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Small businesses urged to comment on SBA regulations
August 29, 2017
Linda McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, today encouraged small businesses to comment on the Federal Register notice posted earlier this month in response to President Trump’s Executive Order 13777, which aims to ease the burdens placed on America’s small businesses.
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Gov’t hosts meeting to boost local contracting prospects
August 29, 2017
Federal government procurement officers met Monday with Economic Development and Commerce Secretary Manuel Laboy-Rivera to create alliances and outline a joint action plan to help increase federal contracting from Puerto Rican companies.
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Rosselló creates last subgroup in ‘Front for Puerto Rico’
August 28, 2017
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced the creation of the third and final sub-working group as part of the Front for Puerto Rico to address the federal tax reform and how these changes may affect the Island, La Fortaleza announced.
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Weekend Wheels: ’18 Infiniti QX30 is built for adventure
August 28, 2017
The 2018 Infiniti QX30 is the newest member of the automaker’s crossover category — a vehicle that embodies the perfect combination of luxury and features that make it just plain fun to drive.
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Women entrepreneurs complete business training
August 28, 2017
Forty women entrepreneurs graduated from the Women's Business Training Program offered by the Sila M. Calderón Foundation, nonprofit officials announced.
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Aloft Hotel to anchor $125 million District Live! project
August 25, 2017
Developers PRISA Group announced Thursday that Aloft Hotels will make its Caribbean debut at the $125 million District Live! entertainment complex at the Convention Center District in Miramar.
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Rosselló announces $112M in funding for road repairs
August 25, 2017
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, flanked by Highways and Transportation Authority Executive Director Carlos Contreras-Aponte, announced several federally funded road repair projects representing an investment of more than $112 million.
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Liberty Puerto Rico, ICE partner on cyberbullying video
August 25, 2017
As part of its social responsibility campaign, and in an effort to create connections and protect the island’s student community, Liberty Puerto Rico announced the availability of a video produced by the company along with the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Child Exploitation Investigative Unit.
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Op-Ed: Why traditional Public Relations are dead
August 25, 2017
Old school, traditional public relations practices are dead, and have been for sometime now.
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Open Mobile chooses Interop Technologies for upgrades
August 25, 2017
Open Mobile, one of Puerto Rico’s five wireless carriers, has chosen Interop Technologies, a global provider of advanced communication networks and cloud-based managed services, to integrate virtualized internet-based technology into its network.
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