With the goal of helping business leaders understand U.S. Congressional legislative processes and the proposals of the candidates for Resident Commissioner, the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce successfully held its forum, Get Informed and Prepare for What’s Coming: Washington 2025, on Wednesday, October 30, at the Caribe Hilton. Experts and leaders presented critical information on legislative processes and lobbying efforts before members of the U.S. Congress to the island’s business sector. The main objective was to prepare private sector attendees for anticipated changes in the federal government following the November elections.

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Our Executive Director, Lcda. Liza García, and former President, Hon. Cameron McKenzie, participated last week in the Europe and Asia Summit of the World Chambers Federation, held in Istanbul, Turkey. The event aimed to finalize the business community’s views on climate change ahead of the B20 Summit in Rio on October 24 and the COP29 Summit in Baku on November 11. Discussions included the roadmap to net zero emissions, climate technologies and innovations, and climate finance. Additionally, the first Women’s Network Summit was celebrated, which began operating within the World Chambers Federation.

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Stay Updated with Your Chamber

In today’s episode of Cámara Activa from the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce, Lcdo. Luis Pizarro, live from Washington, and Lcdo. Ramón Pérez Blanco discussed the importance of the private sector having a presence in the federal capital. They highlighted that the Puerto Rican population in the United States has now reached 7 million, making it essential to understand how we can positively influence legislation that impacts our economic and social development. They concluded by inviting the public to participate in the forum Find Out and Get Ready for What’s Coming: Washington 2025, where crucial topics for business owners will be discussed.

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First Meeting of the Network of Businesswomen and Professional Women of the PRCC

Last Wednesday, October 2nd, the Network of Businesswomen and Professional Women of the CCPR (LA RED), chaired by Adienid Múñiz Cotté, successfully held its first meeting at Madeleine Café Bistro to discuss its 2024-2025 work plan. The cocktail meeting featured the participation of CCPR President, Lcdo. Luis E. Pizarro, who shared the CCPR’s priorities and focus for the new fiscal year with a large group of businesswomen and former presidents of LA RED. As Adienid aptly expressed, “Wednesday was a magical night in so many ways. There was connection, empathy, effective communication, and the great opportunity to touch a life that came to show what we can achieve when we lead with humility, authenticity, and heart.”

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Cámara ACTIVA – October 1st: Advocacy in Washington, Hostos Project, Customer Experience Transformation, and Workforce Training Programs

In today’s episode, several key topics were discussed:

Stay Updated with Your Chamber: Attorney José “Che” Julio Aparicio and Agustín Rojo, president of the Puerto Rico Builders Association, discussed the efforts of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce delegation in Washington – FACES 8.0. During the meetings, they addressed regulatory challenges and the high cost of doing business in Puerto Rico.

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Stay Updated with Your Chamber: Attorney Margaret Ramírez and Clarisa Jiménez, President of the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association, discussed the Association’s Annual Convention, which will focus on networking, educational seminars, and business opportunities. Additionally, Clarisa shared the history of the Association, which will soon celebrate its 75th anniversary of supporting the tourism industry on the island. She highlighted how, despite recent challenges, the tourism sector has grown and recommended further product development and increasing room capacity to meet rising demand.

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Last Wednesday, September 4, the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce held a Roundtable with members of the U.S. President’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunities for Hispanics. The discussion focused on Workforce Development, Career Pathways, and Economic Development.

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Lcdo. Luis Pizarro and Lcdo. Jaime Plá-Cortés, Executive President of the Puerto Rico Hospital Association, addressed crucial topics related to energy and other public policy recommendations. Lcdo. Plá shared his perspective on energy instability from the hospitals’ point of view, highlighting the need for significant investment to establish independent energy systems. He explained how energy alternatives for hospitals differ from those available to the general community, and concluded by inviting the public to the Hospital Association Convention, to be held from October 2 to 4, where these and other relevant topics will be discussed.

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In today’s episode, we are joined by exceptional guests who enrich our segments of interest.

Stay Updated with Your Chamber – Our President, Lcdo. Luis E. Pizarro, and Lcdo. Raúl Candelario, Founder and President of The RCL Group LLC, and Advisor to the President of the CCPR, provided us with an in-depth analysis of the conclusion of the last legislative session in this election year. Raúl also highlighted the importance of the global minimum tax and the urgency of addressing its effects on Puerto Rico.

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Government updates information on the progress of Tropical Storm Ernesto across Puerto Rico

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Brand new episode: Cámara ACTIVA

In today’s episode, we had special guests who provided valuable content in sections of interest to our followers:

Update with Your Chamber – Attorney Luis Pizarro spoke with Paola Morales Carvajal, President of the University Chapters and the Young Entrepreneurs Committee of the CCPR. Paola highlighted how to join the university chapters, which are celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year. She also explained the committee’s objectives, membership requirements, the benefits offered, future plans, which universities have chapters, and how to contact them.

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Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce seeks to influence political platforms to promote the return of Puerto Ricans to the island and facilitate economic development.

In preparation for the November elections, the private sector institution aims to include its proposals to enhance quality of life and foster greater economic development.
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Multisector Letter to Judge Laura Taylor Swain Regarding Electricity Rate Increase

We are writing to you as representatives of various sectors of Puerto Rican society to reiterate our strong opposition to further increases in electricity rates to pay off debt bonds of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA).

Many of our organizations, along with nearly 800 individuals, have already submitted objections to the proposed Debt Adjustment Plan (DAP) of PREPA because it will impose an unsustainable burden on our archipelago’s economy and electrical system. We are deeply concerned that PREPA bondholders, emboldened by the recent ruling of the First Circuit Court of Appeals, are pressing for an even greater payment.
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Private Sector Associations File Legal Action to Halt Implementation of New Minimum Wage Increase

San Juan, PR – July 1, 2024 — In a significant move, six private sector associations have joined forces to file a legal action in the San Juan First Instance Court to halt the implementation of the new hourly minimum wage, scheduled to take effect tomorrow, July 1. The petition requests the Court to stop the current minimum wage increase to $10.50 per hour.
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