Puerto Rico and the wider Caribbean are at an inflection point. Federal investment is flowing into grid resilience and core infrastructure—most notably the $1B Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund and additional DOE commitments—while transportation programs under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continue to fund roads and bridges. Together, these create near-term project demand and long-term momentum. The Department of Energy’s Energy.gov+2The Department of Energy’s Energy.gov+2
The macro picture is cautiously optimistic. Recent forecasts for FY2025 range from flat to modest growth, with Puerto Rico’s Planning Board projecting around 1.2% real GNP growth while other analysts are more conservative. Translation: conditions are improving, but execution—especially around energy and infrastructure—will determine how much opportunity turns into durable jobs and investment. FOMB Puerto Rico+1
Why the Right Talent Matters Now
Energy and infrastructure projects live or die on specialized leadership: project managers who can coordinate multi-stakeholder timelines, engineers with grid and renewables experience, procurement leads who understand public funding rules, and bilingual teams that keep regulators, contractors, and communities aligned. Getting these hires right accelerates permitting, controls costs, and keeps schedules on track—especially when work touches both Puerto Rico/Caribbean and the U.S. mainland.
Do More With Less: Practical AI for Small Businesses
While major projects ramp up, small and midsize businesses can win right now by automating routine work. A few quick wins we deploy for clients:
- Always-on follow-ups: Auto-send quotes, reminders, and next steps from your CRM after calls or form fills.
- Smart inbox & scheduling: Route inquiries, propose times, and confirm meetings without back-and-forth.
- Document drafting: First-pass proposals, scopes, and status updates you can polish in minutes.
- Service desk & FAQs: A simple AI assistant to answer common questions and capture leads 24/7.
Global surveys show organizations are already reporting revenue impact from gen-AI use cases, and U.S. small-business guidance highlights AI’s role in boosting efficiency—not replacing people, but freeing them to do higher-value work. McKinsey & Company+1
How GETS Helps
GETS bridges Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and the U.S. mainland. We:
- Build leadership and technical talent pipelines for energy, infrastructure, and operations.
- Stand up lean AI automations (HubSpot + Microsoft 365) so teams capture more value with fewer manual steps.
- Connect investors and operators with the right partners—without losing what makes our home special.
Let’s talk. If you’re leading an energy or infrastructure initiative—or running a growing SMB that needs to do more with less—book a 15-minute intro and we’ll map a focused talent + automation plan for your next quarter.
