Regala para bien este Giving Tuesday
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February 19, 2021 We’re kicking off the holiday season already! The year 2020 has been full of challenges. However, Foundation for Puerto Rico (FPR) remained focused on providing small businesses, communities and local organizations, the necessary tools to overcome these roadblocks. Every contribution you’ve made has helped us face many obstacles in the best way […]
Sustainable alternatives to eliminate waste for local restaurants
February 19, 2021 As part of the Bottom Up Destination Recovery Initiative’s efforts to promote business and community resilience, 50 Borikashi waste fermenters from Trito Agro-Industrial Services, Inc. (TAIS) will be delivered in the coming days to small businesses in the municipalities of Cabo Rojo and San Germán. The delivery will be accompanied by compostable […]
La resiliencia y la planificación comunitaria como herramientas en la reconstrucción de Puerto Rico
February 23, 2021 The onslaught of various atmospheric events in Puerto Rico has imposed several setbacks on the path to reconstruction. This situation reinforces the need for our communities to strengthen their disaster response methods and become more resilient. During our Stay Open, Stay Safe session, we talked with Félix Aponte-González, our new colleague and […]
Alianza del tercer sector logra la revitalización del Túnel de Guajataca
February 23, 2021 When you travel to the west of Puerto Rico, you can see the coast of the municipality of Quebradillas and Isabela, particularly the Guajataca Tunnel, one of the most beautiful coastal views on the entire island. What for decades was a tourist attraction, being the gateway to Isabela from Quebradillas, and a […]
El comercio digital para impulsar el desarrollo económico
February 23, 2021 In a crisis, the one who has the capacity to adapt survives. The world has faced constant change throughout history. However, the current scenario, where social distancing prevents the ability of a brand or business to interact directly with the consumer, has caused a sudden change in the way of doing business. […]
Nuevas iniciativas en el mercado de alimentos entre organizaciones y empresarios locales
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February 19, 2021 Seven months into the pandemic, many restaurants have had to close their doors. However, according to an article published by The New York Times, others have seen the opportunity to focus on agriculture by creating their own gardens and growing in the farm-to-table concept. This is the case of Puerto Rican agriculture Crystal […]
Organizaciones sin fines de lucro como motor de la recuperación
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February 19, 2021 Marking the third anniversary of Hurricane Maria, we spoke with Isabel Rullán, executive director of ConPRmetidos; Alma Frontera, director of economic development programs at Foundation for Puerto Rico (FPR); and Lucciano Díaz, business assistance coordinator for the Bottom Up Destination Recovery Initiative (Bottom Up) to learn about recovery efforts and the role […]
Stories of success and commitment in communities around Puerto Rico
February 19, 2021 The purpose of the Bottom Up Destination Recovery Initiative (Bottom Up) program would be nothing without its key figures: the business owners, NGOs, community leaders and individuals that work tirelessly to better their services and surrounding. Community efforts are essential in the recovery process – and for the program, this was no exception. During […]
Resiliencia como motor de emprendimiento
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February 19, 2021 Every successful entrepreneur must have the ability to be resilient and adaptable to changes in their industry or market. But other entrepreneurs face challenges beyond what is typical. That’s the story we explored in the tenth edition of Stay Open, Stay Safe, where we talked with Katerina Sánchez, program manager of Grupo […]
¿Cómo podemos disfrutar de tours y atracciones en un mundo socialmente distante?
February 19, 2021 During the fourth session of our Stay Open, Stay Safe interview series, we talked with Jorge Jorge, founder and president of Toro Verde Adventure Park in Orocovis, about the changes and adaptations made by the attraction’s operators to comply with the security and social distancing measures amid the COVID-19. After resuming operations […]