AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism: Puerto Rico expects 2.6 million air arrivals and 400,000 cruise passengers this holiday season, up 2% from last year. A new tourism campaign received nearly $200,000 in funding. Local Business: Pep Boys has renovated its Bayamón service center as part of a two-year investment in its island operations. The Centro Unido de Detallistas also launched an international business committee with representatives from 13 countries and territories to build trade and investment ties. Energy: Sunrun says its Puerto Rico virtual power plant now serves more than 60,000 customers and can dispatch 45 megawatts for up to four hours, helping support the grid during periods of strain. Agriculture: House Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez introduced legislation to reorganize the Agriculture Department and consolidate industry laws, aiming to reduce bureaucracy, attract investment and increase local food production. Growth and Investment: Evertec reported 24% revenue growth in the third quarter. In Santurce, Roost opened with a $200,000 investment and 12 new jobs.
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