Business View Caribbean | Volume 8, Issue 6

36 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 8, ISSUE 6 redevelopments couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. “We’re confident things are going to turn around,” he says. “There’s a lot of economic activity on the island already going on. And I believe these challenges not only make our economy stronger, they’ll also make the business of retail and entertainment more consistent than it has been in years. There are a lot of factors involved in achieving success, but we believe we have the right elements to bring our shopping and entertainment offerings and experience to a new level.” While the magnitude of San Patricio Plaza as a shopping destination is important, its role as an economic hub is equally impressive. “We have around 1,000 employees working in the retail area alone,” González notes. “We have a great team of people that we work with, and a lot of great suppliers too. Capitol Security Police in San Juan have been important partners, so has Interstate Cleaning Corporation based