Top Local News Headlines

These are the top local news stories from News is my Business for Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Survey: Demand for credit counseling in Puerto Rico rises by 167%

Published 22 October 2024, 5:05 am
Credit card debt and inflation are pushing more people in the U.S. and Puerto Rico into financial stress. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

Port of Mayagüez to get $200M rehab over 30 months

Published 22 October 2024, 5:04 am
The revamp includes the demolition of the old tuna canning structures and the rehabilitation of 1,360 feet of dock. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

Piloto 151 to open $2.5M co-working space in Hato Rey

Published 22 October 2024, 5:03 am
Spanning approximately 28,000 square feet, the workspace will occupy the former Scotiabank branch. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

UPR-Mayagüez, Lilly del Caribe launch $6.1M scholarship fund

Published 22 October 2024, 5:02 am
Priority will be given to those who have overcome socioeconomic challenges or who are first-generation college students in their family. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

Atlantic University, Carbono3 partner to promote entrepreneurship

Published 22 October 2024, 5:01 am
The agreement is in place through Dec. 31. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

Ponce Health Sciences University expands international presence to BVI

Published 22 October 2024, 5:00 am
The new campus in Tortola will open in August 2025. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

SME study: ‘Consumers are eager to focus on emotional well-being’

Published 21 October 2024, 5:04 am
The findings offer a strategic advantage to anticipate changes in consumers and align offerings with their evolving needs and values. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

USDA grants $6M for facility repair projects in Camuy, San Lorenzo

Published 21 October 2024, 5:03 am
The selected entities and municipalities have up to three years to use the funds. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

HMS Ferries transports 1.25M passengers during Q3

Published 21 October 2024, 5:02 am
The system is expected to exceed the 2023 annual record of 1.5 million passengers before the December holidays. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

Mastercard partners with ‘Jump All In’ to foster gastronomic entrepreneurship

Published 21 October 2024, 5:01 am
The program has helped 71 culinary entrepreneurs expand their businesses. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

Entrepreneurs, investors, mentors to gather at 18th Dimension Fest

Published 21 October 2024, 5:00 am
The event will simultaneously feature the DemoDay of the P18 Gen. 12 international cohort and the Alumni Venture Summit. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

Bella Group buys Popular Auto’s daily car rental business

Published 18 October 2024, 5:05 am
The financial terms of the transaction, which is expected to close in the coming weeks, were undisclosed. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

Paints giant PPG sells business, including Puerto Rico operations

Published 18 October 2024, 5:04 am
The company reaches agreement to sell architectural coatings U.S. and Canada business to American Industrial Partners. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

Fitch assigns ‘BBB’ rating to Puerto Rico toll roads project

Published 18 October 2024, 5:03 am
The rating reflects the stability and significance of the toll road network, despite Puerto Rico’s economic volatility and demographic challenges. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

Aerostar taps Jacobs to support capital improvements at SJU

Published 18 October 2024, 5:02 am
Improvements will modernize infrastructure and boost resiliency at Puerto Rico’s main airport hub. #NewsismyBusiness Read More →

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