AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoExport Push: Seven Puerto Rican companies from food, health, cybersecurity and technology sectors joined the DDEC’s first trade mission to Texas, meeting potential customers and partners in Austin. Tourism Spending: Arecibo expects La Marginal Surfing Pro to draw more than 50,000 people and generate $2 million to $3 million in direct economic activity, with added business for local merchants. Public Contracts: Puerto Rico’s Oversight Board warned agencies that OMB authorization does not replace its approval of contracts worth $10 million or more; the contracts must be reviewed before signing. Manufacturing Growth: The Association of Industrialists will convene business and government leaders in Ponce on Oct. 22 to set priorities for the sector through 2036. It reports more than $2.37 billion in manufacturing investment commitments since 2025. Air Travel: Airlines are adding capacity to Puerto Rico for the holiday season, with more than 57,000 additional seats planned for November and December despite Spirit Airlines’ exit.
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