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Gobernadora Wanda Vázquez Garced firma medida de responsabilidad fiscal que restringe emisión de deuda futura

(12 de agosto de 2020 - La Fortaleza, San Juan) - La gobernadora Wanda Vázquez Garced firmó el Proyecto del Senado 1447, medida de administración que establece la "Ley de Responsabilidad en la Emisión de Deuda", imponiendo restricciones para la emisión de deuda futura.

"Esta medida responde a la necesidad que teníamos ante nosotros de que el Gobierno de Puerto Rico vuelva a tener credibilidad y transparencia, y establece unos procesos uniformes y responsables para la emisión de cualquier deuda futura", expresó Vázquez Garced.

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Gobernadora Wanda Vázquez Garced firma medida para otorgar incentivo a técnicos, tecnólogos y otros trabajadores de la salud

(11 de agosto de 2020- La Fortaleza, San Juan) - La gobernadora Wanda Vázquez Garced firmó la Resolución Conjunta del Senado 555 para otorgar un incentivo económico para los técnicos quirúrgicos, tecnólogos radiológicos, tecnólogos en tecnología computadorizada, sonografistas, empleados carreros, terapistas físicos, terapistas respiratorios, técnicos de terapia respiratoria, asistentes de terapista físico, tecnólogos en medicina nuclear, técnicos de emergencias médicas, paramédicos municipales y privados, además de trabajadores hospitalarios y/o de salud.

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August 11, 2020
Letter from the Oversight Board 
FOMB Decision regarding PP 2021-14455

Letter approving a budgetary reprogramming request of $1.277M as submitted by @CEEdePuertoRico. The FOMB is committed to a fully-funded democratic electoral process; however, the efficiency in the use of these funds is paramount.

This letter is in response to a budgetary reprograming request submitted by the State ElectionsCommission ("SEC") through the Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico ("FOMB") for review.









As we publish this post, a second stimulus package has not yet been finalized by Congress. While there's a lot we don't know, we DO know a few things about what scammers do when this kind of uncertainty is in the headlines.


Chamber Daily Bulletin
Keep your business strong, prepared, and proactive.
Developments That Matter

America Tells Congress to #SaveNonprofits

Today (August 11), the U.S. Chamber led a Digital Day of Action asking Congress to expand Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) eligibility to local and state chambers, industry associations, and local tourism groups that are critical to our local communities.


Getting Serious About Cybersecurity

From logging onto conference calls in your slippers to skipping a long and stressful commute, remote working offers many attractive benefits. Perhaps most importantly, telecommuting also gives you and your employees a way to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, while you might be protecting yourself and your employees from one dangerous threat by staying home, you could be exposing your business to another potential disaster-cyberattacks that could compromise your data and the health of your company.


Discover & Deliver: Gilead Partnering With 40 Companies to Scale Up Production of Promising COVID-19 Treatment

As the dog days of summer drag on, the heat has proven to be no match for COVID-19. Yet, the business community remains confident that something else will come to the rescue: science.


Small Business Owners Optimistic, But Uncertain, Amid Virus Resurgence



We're Supporting the #MaskingForAFriend Challenge

The Chamber's International Affairs Division and the Chamber Foundation's Center for Education and Workforce are participating in World Mask Week (August 7-14), to promote the use of face masks as one of the best tools to fight the pandemic.

Resources to help keep your business strong, prepared, and proactive:



BBB Study Update: 80% of money lost in sweepstakes, lottery, and prize scams is from consumers over 65
August 12

Sweepstakes, lottery and prize scams have not lessened their financial and emotional harm, despite concerted law enforcement efforts, according to the latest data from Better Business Bureau (BBB), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). This fraud is especially devastating to older adults in the United States and Canada. BBB cautions this group to be particularly vigilant about recognizing and avoiding tactics used by scammers to prey on people during the COVID-19 crisis. 






Dale forma a tu futuro. RESPONDE el Censo HOY

  • Es fácil y rápido
    Completar el Censo del 2020 solo toma unos minutos.
  • No es demasiado tarde
    Todavía puede completar el censo hoy mismo.
  • Es seguro y confidencial
    La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. protege sus respuestas y las mantiene estrictamente confidenciales.

Quién debe responder

Español/Spanish: Guía en Video para Completar el Censo del 2020 por Internet
Guía en Video para Completar el Censo del 2020 por Internet
El Censo del 2020 cuenta a todas las personas que viven en los Estados Unidos y en sus cinco territorios (Puerto Rico, Samoa Americana, la Mancomunidad de las Islas Marianas del Norte, Guam y las Islas Vírgenes de los EE. UU.).

Una sola persona debe responder por hogar. Esa persona debe tener por lo menos 15 años de edad, debe vivir en el hogar o en la misma dirección y conocer la información general sobre cada una de las personas que vive ahí. Para más información, visite  Qué preguntas se hacen.



Where Should the Money Come From? 

The pandemic has led governments across the world to increase spending quickly and in dramatic ways. Initial tax policy responses from Germany, the U.S., and the UK amounted to more than 3 percent of GDP.[1] Those countries and others have moved on from the initial response to longer-lasting fiscal support measures, with both Germany and the UK relying on temporary VAT reductions to provide relief.[2],[3] France and Greece are exploring tax cuts that would provide relief to businesses (in the case of France) and benefits to individuals looking to relocate (in the case of Greece).[4],[5]



 
Join CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta for the latest news about the coronavirus. He'll make sense of the headlines, speak with the experts and give you all the information you need to stay safe and healthy.

Tyler Perry's Camp Quarantine
August 12

When the pandemic brought most of Hollywood to a standstill, Tyler Perry figured out a way to get his production studio up and running again. He set up a quarantine bubble where his cast and crew could live and work, safely, for the entire duration of production. CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to Tyler Perry about how he pulled it off, and what the experience was like on the inside.  




 
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Webinar: Ayuda de SBA para Negocios por Daños Económicos de Temblores y Terremoto


18 de agosto  |  10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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How to Market your Business During the COVID -19 Pandemic

August 19  |  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM AST  |  FREE  |  In Spanish

Topics:
  • Marketing During COVID-19 
  • Marketing Plan 
  • Capital Funding 
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loan (COVID 19) 


 

Walking the Tightrope: Balancing Office Return with Caution

August 20  |  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM AST  |  FREE

As we approach the phase of potentially opening up offices to employees, what are the HR and Legal precautions needed for employers to consider in order to reduce company exposure while maintaining a smooth transition for employees.

Join us for this 1-hour session during which we'll cover:
  • The HR and legal bases for having a strong return to work policy and ensuring compliance with the many and varying requirements out there.
  • Guidelines for reopening a safe workplace, layered by (federal, state, county, city) ongoing changes and how to keep up with new policies.
  • How to plan for the inevitable - an outbreak in the office


 

PREPARING TO SELL TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
IN THE TIME OF COVID -19

August 21  |  10:00 AM - 12:00 PM AST  |  FREE  | In Spanish

Topics:
  • How to Get the DUNS Number
  • Government Bidder Registry
  • How to Prepare a Business Proposal
  • EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan)

REGISTER



Webinars libre de costos Score Puerto Rico/ Grow with Google 
Septiembre 10-17

Ya estás haciendo mucho para hacer crecer tu negocio. Score San Juan y Score USVI quiere ayudar. Nos hemos asociado con Grow with Google para ofrecer talleres profesionales y comerciales para su empresa y organización para enseñarle las habilidades digitales que harán crecer sus carreras y negocios.



















Los profesionales de la salud que tengan síntomas de COVID-19 o sospecha de haberse contagiado podrán acudir a las facilidades del Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico, lunes a viernes de 8:00am a 5:00pm, para realizarse la prueba diagnóstica rápida que los saque de dudas. 

El doctor Víctor Ramos, presidente del Colegio, informó que esta gestión se realiza en alianza con la Asociación de IPA's, la Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico, el Colegio de Enfermería Práctica y organizaciones aliadas a la salud. El servicio es libre de costo, los profesionales de la salud solo necesitan llevar una orden médica y sacar cita antes de ir.






La Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico está participando junto 
al Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico y 32 organizaciones de Salud en el Centro de Llamadas.  

Se contestan preguntas sobre:
  • Salud
  • Médicas
  • Negocios
  • Contribuciones
  • Operaciones, logística de envío y recibo de paquetes
  • Legales, Recursos Humanos, Osha, entre otros.
Para más información escriba a la Dra. Jeannette Vázquez[email protected]



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