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Luis A. Gierbolini, Esq., President 2021-2022
News related to the PRCC and it’s efforts towards Puerto Rico’s business development.
In disagreement the private sector and the government by arbitration of Law 154
June 14, 2022
At present, there are two bills filed with the Legislative Assembly to migrate companies from that 4% tax to a revenue contribution regime.
PRESS COVERAGE
Bizcon & Expo 2022 GROW
June 9 & 10
- Firman acuerdo colaborativo para fortalecer competitividad económica de Puerto Rico – Metro, May 20
- Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce to Hold Event for Entrepreneurs | Telemundo, May 23
- The Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 2022 convention | El Vocero, June 4
- Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce Announces Recipients of Zenit 2022 Awards | Metro, June 8
- THE INDEX OF CONFIDENCE OF ENTREPRENEURS DECREASES | sin Comillas, June 9
- Business confidence in Puerto Rico’s economic future diminishes | Noticel, June 9
- Editor-in-Chief of Metro Puerto Rico Recognized as “Journalist of the Year” | Metro, June 9
- Decreases entrepreneurs’ confidence in the local economy | El Nuevo Día,June 9
- The confidence index of entrepreneurs decreases | El Vocero, June 10
- Experts discuss the economic impact of global warming | El Vocero, June 10
- Inflation drives a five-point drop in the Puerto Rican Consumer Confidence Index | El Nuevo Día, June 10
- Pedro Pierluisi and the private sector found on the issue of inflation | El Nuevo Día, June 10
- Governor Pedro Pierluisi and the heads of agency paint a positive economic future for the Island, El Vocero, June 11
- Governor Pedro Pierluisi considers it “possible” to increase consumption here | El Vocero, June 11
- Birling Capital: Government Progress Index. | PR News Wire, 12 de junio
- Blockchain: a promising beginning or a passing fad? | The Weekly Journal, June 15
Elections begins today at the Chamber of Commerce
June 1, 2022
Voting to elect the new board of directors of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CCPR) begins today, Wednesday, and will run through Saturday, June 25 at noon, marking the first time this event has been held outside of the annual convention.
Chamber of Commerce takes action in Washington
3rd FACES – May 9-12
Trade Mission in Washington D.C. focused on promoting the health ecosystem agenda for Puerto Rico.
- La Cámara de Comercio regresa a Washington con reclamos sobre los programas de Medicaid y Medicare – El Vocero, 9 de mayo
- Cámara de Comercio de PR aboga por temas prioritarios de Salud y Energía en la Capital Federal, Metro, 10 de mayo
- Buscan aumentar la tarifa que paga el gobierno federal a los planes Medicare Advantage en Puerto Rico, El Nuevo Día, 12 de mayo
PR Chamber of Commerce supports Resident Commissioner’s bills seeking parity on health programs and tax incentives for the Island
- Cámara de Comercio apoya medidas de comisionada residente en temas de salud | Agencia EFE 2 de mayo
- Cámara de Comercio de PR apoya medidas de paridad en salud e incentivos contributivos para PR de la Comisionada Residente | Puerto Rico Posts 2 de mayo
- CofC backs federal bills seeking parity on health programs, tax incentives | News is my Business May 3
PR Health & Insurance Conference 2022
- PR Chamber of Commerce presents the PR Health & Insurance Conference Program | METRO March 30
- A call to improve Medicare Advantage rates | El Nuevo Día, April 1
- Secretary of Health assures that the pandemic has not stopped so we must continue to use the mask | METRO, April 1
PR Chamber of Commerce connects with new allies
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- Representatives of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce began meetings in Washington D.C. | El Nuevo Día, March 15
- Pressure raised for better access to PAN, Medicaid and manufacturing incentives in Puerto Rico | El Nuevo Día, March 17
PR Chamber of Commerce celebrates that Court of Appeals decides Transport Regulation is NULL
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- Chamber of Commerce and MIDA celebrate decision of nullity of the regulation of the Transport Bureau | El Nuevo Día, February 3
- Chamber of Commerce in accord with decision on transport rates | Noticel, February 3
Chamber of Commerce takes action in Washington
January 27, 2022
Cameron McKenzie pointed out that an impediment to economic development is the change of economic policy every four years, which generates changes in the “rules of the game” and instability for the investment climate, whether local or foreign.
Private sector calls for implementation in 2022
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- Puerto Rico private sector urges Executive, Legislative to ‘execute’ in ’22 | News is my Business, January 3
- The Chamber of Commerce calls for government action for the recovery of the economy on the Island | Vocero, January 2
- President of the Chamber of Commerce seeks to accelerate economic development | Metro, January 2
Presentations of 2021 Studies: Puerto Rican Entrepreneurs and Consumers Confidence Index
Press Coverage:
- CofC Surveys Gauge Entrepreneur, Consumer Confidence, Caribbean Business, December 9
- Confidence Index: An Entrepreneurs Compass, El Nuevo Día, 5 de diciembre
- Entrepreneurs confidence improves | El Vocero, 2 de diciembre
- Consumers Confidence in our economy improves | El Nuevo Día, 1 de diciembre
Private Enterprise and Government Forum 2021: Economic Impulse
Press Coverage:
- Cobertura:CofC Hopes to Spur ‘Economic Boost’ with Public, Private Forum, Caribbean Business, November 4
- Pedro Pierluisi atenderá el reclamo de la Policía “tan pronto esa quiebra quede atrás”, El Nuevo Día, October 29
- Pedro Pierluisi no quiere que la gente use carros “destartalados” en las carreteras de Puerto Rico, El Nuevo Día, October 29
- Pedro Pierluisi sobre el Plan de Ajuste de la Deuda: “Sí tenemos la capacidad para pagar”, El Vocero, October 30
- Pierluisi asegura que el Plan de Ajuste de la Deuda es sostenible, Metro, October 29
First woman to lead the PR Chamber of Commerce
September 30, 2021
“I thank the President and each of the directors of the CCPR Board of Directors for the trust placed in me to direct the efforts of this historic institution from a commercial perspective, to advocate for causes that foster economic development and promote a business culture in Puerto Rico,”…READ MORE
Press Coverage:
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- Liza García es la nueva directora ejecutiva de la Cámara de Comercio, Noticel, Sept. 30
- Nombran a Liza García como nueva directora ejecutiva de la Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico, El Nuevo Día, Sept. 30
- Nombran a la primera mujer para dirigir la Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico, CB en Español, Sept. 30
- NUEVA DIRECTORA EJECUTIVA EN LA CÁMARA DE COMERCIO, Sin Comillas, Sept. 30
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce rejects increase requested by LUMA Energy on the electric energy bill
September 24, 2021
“I hope that the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau will side with Puerto Rico’s consumers and economic development in relation to this request and reject it,”…READ MORE
Press Coverage:
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- Cámara de Comercio de P.R. rechaza aumento solicitado por LUMA Energy., PresPR Wire, 24 de sept.
- Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico rechaza aumento en la factura de energía eléctrica, El Nuevo Día, 24 de sept.
PR Chamber of Commerce challenges again the increase in transport fares
September 23, 2021
The Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico (CCPR) has once again filed an appeal in the Court of Appeals to decree that the Transportation Bureau Regulations are null and void and therefore cannot apply the increase in rates…READ MORE
Press Coverage:
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- Cámara de Comercio vuelve a los tribunales por el alza en las tarifas de transporte, El Nuevo Día, 23 de sept.
- Cámara de Comercio vuelve a impugnar aumento en tarifas de transporte, Metro, 23 de sept.
Chamber of Commerce takes action in Washington
September 21, 2021
The Federal Affairs Committee of the CCPR has organized an effort called “Federal Affairs Chamber Educational Series” (FACES) with the purpose of educating and lobbying for a common agenda for Puerto Rico, not only in Congress and the Federal Government but through third sector organizations from the business perspective.
Chamber of Commerce sends a delegation to Washington
September 21, 2021
“The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce will be inserted in any federal discussion from the perspective of the small and medium Puerto Rican businessperson…”
Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce Sends Delegation to Washington
September 2, 2021
Four years after Hurricane Maria, the Chamber promotes reactivating the economy
Chamber of Commerce denounces electric power situation is unsustainable for economic development
September 2, 2021
“these actions harm industries, medium and small businesses because they add unexpected and unbudgeted costs to the business operation. There are no real alternatives to help trade in Puerto Rico this means paying more energy, investing in power plants with the associated costs and evaluating renewable energy alternatives.”
Chamber of Commerce expresses concern about constant blackouts
September 2, 2021
“We are very concerned about what is happening on the island with the selective blackouts and a request for an increase in electric power service, because of the instability that this represents to the environment of doing business in Puerto Rico”
Chamber of Commerce requests meeting with PREPA to discuss system instability
September 2, 2021
Luis A. Gierbolini Rodríguez, said that the situation with electric power is unsustainable for economic development
PRCC Says Selective Power Outages Hinder Economic Development
September 2, 2021
“these actions harm the industries, the medium and small merchants because they add unexpected and unbudgeted costs to the business operation. There are no real alternatives to help trade in Puerto Rico, this means paying more for energy, investing in power plants with the associated costs, and evaluating renewable energy alternatives.”
PRCC Favors Staggered Minimum Wage Hike to $8.50 an Hour
August 25, 2021
Increase above that figure is ‘beyond the reality of Puerto Rico’
Camaristas support implementation of minimum wage in stages
August 22, 2021
They suggest a maximum of $8.50 per hour applicable to 2023 so as not to affect the economy
Chamber of Commerce sets its position for minimum wage.
August 20, 2021
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (PRCC) favors an increase in the minimum wage up to a maximum of $8.50 an hour and that it be established in a phased manner to mitigate the inflationary effect that this legislation may generate on the economy in Puerto Rico…
Increase to the minimum wage will be paid by the consumer, warns president Chamber of Commerce
August 20, 2021
Gierbolini called on the government “in order to help the economic growth of the country, there must be a commitment to reduce the costs of doing business on the island, such as the cost of energy, permits, and the inventory tax.”
Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce supports raising the minimum wage to $8.5
August 20, 2021
This was made known in a press release by the president of the CCPR, Luis Gierbolini, when he mentioned that this increase will be established in a phased manner to mitigate the inflationary effect that this legislation may generate on the economy in Puerto Rico.
Chamber of Commerce says the increase to the minimum wage will come out of the pockets of consumers
August 20, 2021
The president of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (PRCC), Luis Gierbolini, warned that the increase in the minimum wage that was approved in the Legislature will end up being paid by consumers.
Supreme Court Upholds Decision to Deny Haulage Rate Increase
August 16, 2021
The protest ended after the local government conceded to approve an increase that could land before the local courts as a separate case, according to supporters of the haulage hike, since the most recent ruling dealt with a lawsuit filed by the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce earlier this year.
The Supreme Court reaffirms the nullity of the rates of the truckers
August 16, 2021
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (PRCC) expressed satisfaction at the Supreme Court’s refusal of the request for certiorari filed by the Transport Negotiator (NTSP) to intervene in the dispute over hauling rates.
Supreme Court declared ''inadmissible'' petition from carriers in lawsuit over tariff hike
August 15, 2021
On December 23, 2020, the Negotiator issued Circular Letter XXXV-2020, by which it adopted the “temporary tariffs” that it intended to approve through the proposed legislative regulation. These tariffs were approved with immediate effect and would be in force until the formal regulatory process could be completed or until something else was arranged.
Supreme Court upholds nullity of transport fares in lawsuit filed by the Chamber of Commerce
August 15, 2021
The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico denied Certiorari’s petition requested by the Transportation Negotiator in a lawsuit filed by the Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico (CCPR), in which the Circular Letter that had increases in the transport of materials in Puerto Rico was declared null and void, said attorney Luis Gierbolini, president of the Camaristas, through a press release.
Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce is interceding in Ports Dispute
August 5, 2021
“One of the areas that concerns us the most is the health sector that has raised serious concerns with the surgical doctor supply for hospitals. Being in hurricane season it is necessary that the commercial sector and the country is prepared and maintaining a safe distribution chain from the dock to the hands of the consumer…”
Chamber of Commerce supports employment protection law for medical cannabis users
July 30, 2021
“The protection of medical cannabis patients in their workplaces offers citizens the opportunity to take advantage of medical treatment for their conditions, without needing to worry that they may be penalized at work.”…
Economic Development Bank suggests creating a committee with the private sector to analyze banking of the medical cannabis industry
July 23, 2021
In the United States, the medical cannabis industry has benefited from greater openness in the banking sector unlike Puerto Rico’s corporate decisions in compliance with the robust Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) regulations, which classify medical cannabis among high-risk industries.
Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce swears in new president, Board
July 19, 2021
Some 30 local private sector representatives are now part of the CofC’s new board. The trade group also voted for Cameron Mckenzie of McKensie & Associates, LLC as its president-elect for 2021-2022.
The new Board of the Chamber of Commerce is sworn in
July 19 2021
Recently, the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce swore in the new Board of Directors for the period 2021-2022, and its new president Luis A. Gierbolini Rodríguez.
Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce swears in its new president and Board of Directors
July 19, 2021
During his swearing-in message, Gierbolini Rodríguez highlighted “the important role that the Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico must assume to promote a true business culture in the country and promote its productivity at all levels; aspects to which he wishes to emphasize in his presidency.”
President and Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico Sworn in.
July 16, 2021
“We need to unite Puerto Rico with a common vision as a country. At a time when Puerto Rico’s fiscal and economic situation has been aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic, we all need to do our part to tackle the loss of jobs and the contraction of our economy. We all share the responsibility is shared,” said Gierbolini Rodríguez
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News from previous presidencies
José Ledesma Fuentes: 2019-2020
Lcdo. & CPA Kenneth Rivera Robles: 2018-2019
Lcda. Alicia Lamboy Mobille: 2017-2018
CPA David A. Rodríguez Ortiz: 2016-2017
Dr. José Vázquez Barquet: 2015-2016
Ing. José Miguel Izquierdo Encarnación: 2014-2015
Lcdo. Jorge M. Cañellas Fidalgo, CPA: 2013-2014
Pablo L. Figueroa, Arto., M.A.: 2012-2013
Salvador Calaf Legrand: 2011-2012
