Manufacturing 2.0 with Manuel Laboy

Join Manuel Laboy, Secretary of Economic Development of Puerto Rico and Adam Greenfader, ULI Caribbean Chair as they discuss “ Bringing Back Manufacturing to USA – Puerto Rico. “

In this in-depth conversation, Mr. Laboy discusses the current opportunities in pharmaceutical manufacturing, Puerto Rico’s history in Life Science, inventory, infrastructure, and potential pitfalls. Other topics include, Puerto Rico Tax incentives, HR # 6443, Opportunity Zones, Public Private Partnerships, and the recently enacted regulations allowing foreign cargo to Puerto Rico; “ a game changer”, according to Manuel Laboy.

Manuel A. Laboy Rivera is the Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DEDC) in Puerto Rico and Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) with the mission to attract new investment, promote the creation of new jobs and strengthening of small and medium enterprises. He is also responsible for the formulation and strategic implementation of the Puerto Rico economic development plan, including competitiveness-related reform, infrastructure projects and the innovation of technology agenda. Mr. Laboy is a licensed professional engineer with 19 years of experience in various industries and sectors, including manufacturing, chemical production, life sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices), construction, public utilities, export services, renewable energy, infrastructure, technology and project management.

Manuel Laboy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez Campus, a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Turabo in Puerto Rico. He is also a member of the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico, and holds a Certified Safety Professional certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

To learn more contact Adam Greenfader Managing Partner of AG&T, a real estate development and advisory services company.