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Presidency: Luis E. Pizarro-Otero, Esq.
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September 2024
September 3
Access today’s episode with four sections of interest for business owners and merchants:
Stay Updated with Your Chamber:
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.
August 2024
August 27
On Wednesday, August 21st, the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce and its Membership Committee successfully held the first Business After 6 under the presidency of Lcdo. Luis E. Pizarro at Banesco USA in Hato Rey. Members and guests enjoyed an evening filled with camaraderie. We would like to express our gratitude to Banesco USA for their excellent hospitality and service, as well as the delicious appetizers and beverages that delighted our guests.
Don’t miss the photo video to relive the best moments! And remember to stay tuned to our social media channels so you don’t miss the next event.
August 20
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.
August 13
Government updates information on the progress of Tropical Storm Ernesto across Puerto Rico
August 6
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.
July 2024
July 23
Brand new episode: Cámara ACTIVA
In today’s episode, we had special guests discussing crucial current issues for the country’s entrepreneurs:
Pica y se Extiende: LUMA and the Electrical Service in Puerto Rico
Engineer José “Pepe” Izquierdo, along with Engineer Juan F. Alicea Flores, Energy Consultant at BDJ Energy Services and former president of CIAPR and PREPA, addressed various aspects related to energy instability in Puerto Rico. They discussed how this uncertainty affects everyone and what measures can be taken to solve the problem. Alicea Flores provided examples of similar situations in Long Island and how they were resolved, highlighting the importance of a smart grid and the issues renewable energy is causing in the current electrical system. He concluded by explaining why it is necessary to restore control of the energy system to the country.
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July 16
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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July 9
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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July 2
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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