From left: Javier Muñiz, founding member; Carlos Fontán of the DDEC; Ben Reyes, founding member; and Yadira Delatorre, senior business analyst, chat during the event.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)