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Essay: Federal Paycheck Protection Program

In Puerto Rico, more than 39,000 eligible entities have received financial relief through the Federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Back in June of 2020, the FOMB’s Research and Policy Department published an essay on the importance of small businesses to Puerto Rico’s economy and provided recommendations to the government on how to design a locally based PPP program. This follow-up essay primarily intends to shed light on the distribution of the federal PPP funds in Puerto Rico by industry, geography and size of business in order to identify industries, municipalities, and businesses that were potentially underserved by this program. The insights obtained from this analysis and the experience and lessons learned from the implementation of the federal program should provide valuable information and policy guidance to the Commonwealth on how to implement the local version of the federal PPP program. 



Universidad Interamericana presenta su primer curso en línea abierto y masivo sobre Marketing Digital

San Juan, 25 de noviembre de 2020 - La Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico en colaboración a la Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico, presenta para los miembros de la Cámara y para el público en general, su primer curso en línea abierto y masivo llamado Introducción al Marketing Digital, a ofrecerse de forma gratuita.

En este curso, se discutirán los conceptos básicos del marketing digital, se explicarán los canales y contenidos que se utilizan en los esfuerzos de marketing digital y se describirá el proceso de planificación del marketing digital. Este curso se ofrecerá en español.

En los llamados MOOC, como se conoce a los cursos en línea masivos y abiertos en el mundo educativo en línea, los estudiantes completan las lecturas y actividades de forma independiente. El curso Introducción al Marketing Digital consta de cinco módulos: Introducción al marketing digital, Canales digitales, SEO, SEM y pautas digitales, Creación y gestión de contenidos digitales y el ultimo modulo es el Plan de marketing digital. Este curso es ideal para cuentapropistas, dueños o gerentes de pequeñas y medianas empresas, profesionales de diferentes disciplinas y público en general.


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World AIDS Day 2020: FDA Continues to Drive Advances in Care and Work with the Global Public Health Community
Each year, since 1998, countless organizations and individuals around the world have observed World AIDS Day – to bring attention to the HIV epidemic, increase HIV awareness and knowledge, speak out against HIV stigma, and work towards Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America. 
Debt collectors: Mind the “No Parking” signs on credit reports
There’s a virtual “NO PARKING” sign planted smack in the middle of your credit report. It means that debt collectors can’t report your debt — or your supposed debt — to credit reporting agencies without first trying to check with you.
Developments That Matter
What to Expect in International Policy Under the Biden Administration
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Economic Viewpoints
Consumer Spending Continues a Slow Recover
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Small Businesses Need Access to Second PPP Loans
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Save the Date: State of American Business 2021
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Discover & Deliver: A December to Remember for Vaccine Progress
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Small Business, Big Impact
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SBA Proposes Small Business Size Standard Revisions in Five Industrial Sectors; Change Aimed at Increasing Eligibility for Contracting and Loan Programs.
Public Comments Due by Jan. 26, 2021
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking public comments on a proposed rule that would revise the small business size standards for businesses in five North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) sectors to increase small business eligibility for SBA’s loan and contracting programs.

Comments can be submitted on this proposed rule on or before Jan. 26, 2021 at www.regulations.gov, using the following RIN number: RIN 3245-AG88. You may also comment by mail to Khem R. Sharma, Chief, Size Standards Division, 409 3rd Street SW, Mail Code 6530, Washington, D.C., 20416.
This Month's Newsletter
Online Puppy Scams Rising Sharply in 2020, BBB Warns
Soon after cities and states began to impose tighter restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, BBB Scam Tracker saw a spike in pet fraud reports, with nearly 4,000 reports received in 2020 from the U.S. and Canada. Data from BBB Scam Tracker shows more reports about fraudulent pet websites in April than in the first three months of the year combined. The COVID-19 bump is continuing into the holiday season, with consumers reporting 337 complaints to BBB about puppy scams in November 2020, a dramatic increase from 77 for the same month in 2019.
How Would the Proposed $160 Billion
in State and Local Aid Be Allocated?
A bipartisan coalition of U.S. Senators has unveiled a $908 billion COVID-19 relief bill which includes, among other provisions, $160 billion in additional aid to state and local governments. It is worth briefly exploring what this would mean, and the amounts of aid each state might expect.
The Senectitude of COVID-19

As we publish The Zenith Investor for December 2020, we have elected a new Governor and a new President. Both elected officials have a demonstrated track record, and their transition teams are in place working towards a smooth transition of power. Also, three pharma companies have announced that their vaccines to fight COVID-19 are more than 90% effective in preventing the disease, which makes us think that this may well be the "The Senectitude of COVID-19".

ProAccess: Fulcro's Self-Service Online Portal
Our team at Fulcro Insurance is committed to providing you with the best possible customer service experience, and to live up to this promise we created our ProAccess online portal which is available to you at no additional cost, providing a variety of added services which you can access from any computer or mobile device, at any time.
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.

The mRNA Breakthrough
December 2, 2020

How do you fight a pandemic? With cutting edge technology. Two of the new Covid-19 vaccines applying for FDA approval rely on a novel approach that uses mRNA to turn the human body into an internal vaccine factory. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to mRNA researcher Dr. Drew Weissman about the groundbreaking science behind these new vaccines and what it might mean for the future of medicine. 
Lightning Rounds Accelerator and Investor Pitches

Lightning Rounds enlaza a startups con inversionistas y aceleradoras mediante oportunidades trimestrales de 'quick-pitch'. 

Aceleradoras e inversionistas se comprometen a separar un espacio de reuniones y los startups solicitan a ellos para hablarles de su negocio mientras que 'gener8tor' se encarga de facilitar las reuniones uno-uno. Lightning Rounds es completamente gratis para startups, aceleradoras e inversionistas. 

Las próximas fechas para disponibles para la aceleradora son del 7 - 11 diciembre. Puedes leer más aquí: Lightning Rounds y FAQs
Beneficios para Nuestros Socios
Corporate Events Solution
 
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to all active PRCC Members
Eventos @Camarapr
Detención y Prevención de COVID-19 y Dengue
 
9 de diciembre |  9:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
VIA Plataforma ZOOM 

Presentación de los Estudios Índice de Confianza del Empresario y del Consumidor Puertorriqueño
 
11 de diciembre |  8:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m.
VIA Plataforma ZOOM 

CO— Blueprint: Defending Your Business from Cyber Threats
December 3 |   12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Join CO— for an interactive discussion focused on helping businesses navigate this new, remote environment where cybersecurity is more important than ever before.
T3 Innovation Network Annual Meeting
December 3 |   1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to celebrate the achievements of the network and participate in the interactive project showcase of the final resources and tools developed within the T3 Network work groups.
Navidad Justa y Sostenible: Regalemos con conciencia, responsabilidad y respaldo local
3 de diciembre |   2:00 p.m.
Contaremos con la participación de varias propuestas locales que promueven el comercio justo, la compra con conciencia y las buenas prácticas como la eliminación o reducción de desperdicios. Queremos dar a conocer estas iniciativas para que puedan ser posibles alternativas de regalos durante esta época navideña, permitiendo fortalecer el apoyo al comercio local y las compras responsables.
Moderadora: Nildamarie Díaz Hiraldo
InvestPR presents: Puerto Rico Tech Talk
December 10 |   1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Puerto Rico’s technology ecosystem is an important part of the Island’s economic DNA, rapidly shaping the present and future of innovation.

This timely engagement brings together local tech leaders who, through an inspired conversation, shed light on the unique opportunities in the sector and explore how businesses stand to benefit from Puerto Rico’s tech value proposition.
Sé parte del evento virtual para los amantes
del café y el chocolate
19-20 de diciembre |   11:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Acompáñanos a disfrutar de presentaciones por chef locales, baristas, bartenders, contenido educativo, talleres especializados, entre otras actividades y sorpresas, mientras disfrutas y amplías tus conocimientos sobre una variedad de productos para los amantes del café y el chocolate en Puerto Rico.
CDBG-DR-IFB-2020-01
     Adquisición de Computadoras Portátiles con Accesorios y Monitores adicionales
El Departamento de Vivienda de Puerto Rico (DV) está emitiendo esta Invitación de Subata (IFB) para solicitar ofertas selladas de personas calificadas y / o entidades legales para el suministro de computadoras portátiles con accesorios y monitores adicionales para el uso del personal del DV en la implementación de los programas CDBG-DR.
2 de diciembre de 2020

2 de diciembre de 2020

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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.
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