AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTourism Coordination: The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce convened 50+ tourism players to set priorities and improve coordination with the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and Discover Puerto Rico, aiming for a lasting private-public platform. Energy & Business Risk: A First Circuit ruling upheld key parts of the PREPA bondholder fight, keeping subordination of an $8.5B claim in place—another signal for how the island’s energy restructuring could shape future financing. Co-op Sector Strategy: Banco Cooperativo hosted a forum with 160+ cooperative leaders to discuss geopolitical, demographic, and financial risks and how credit unions should adapt their strategy. Hospital Expansion: Mennonite Health System broke ground on a $51.8M expansion in Aibonito, adding medical space and capacity supported largely by federal CDBG-MIT funds. SME Growth: Puerto Rico SMEs are adopting basic AI tools to improve operations, reflecting a push toward productivity gains in local business. Local Hospitality Investment: Puerto Rico broke ground on a $6.1M Hotel Ojo de Agua in Rincón, adding to the island’s hospitality pipeline. Food & Community Commerce: Isabela Tiene Sabor returns Nov. 7-8 with 12+ restaurants, artisans, and live entertainment—another boost for local operators ahead of peak season.
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