SBA OKs $880K in int’l trade loans in Puerto Rico, USVI
October 23, 2012
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved nine International Trade Loans in favor of exporters in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in Fiscal 2012, totaling $880,000, the agency said Monday.
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$1M in gov’t incentives help retain PeterPaul Electric
October 23, 2012
In 2011, Peter Paul Electric Inc. in Fajardo got a generous offer from the state of Connecticut to consolidate its Puerto Rico operation with that of its parent company’s in New Britain.
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Automakers exhibit lineups at Puerto Rico Auto Show
October 23, 2012
A number of automakers will be displaying their new products and innovations during this week’s Puerto Rico International Auto Show taking place at the Plaza las Américas mall in Hato Rey. Ford is one of them with a seven-model exhibit including the redesigned 2013 Fusion.
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Caguas, TweetMyJobs launch online job-seeking solution
October 23, 2012
The Caguas municipal government announced Monday it has struck a partnership with the TweetMyJobs social recruiting platform to connect local businesses with town residents seeking jobs across all industries and all levels, city officials announced.
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Chamber of Commerce swears-in college entrepreneurs
October 23, 2012
Under the slogan "We’re all entrepreneurs," 125 young people between the ages of 18 and 22, were sworn-in as members of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce through its College Chapters committee, in an activity held in San Juan that seeks to develop an entrepreneurial attitude for the island’s economic well-being and social development.
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Bargain hunters get hands-on lesson in ‘couponing’
October 22, 2012
She has been a savvy shopper for many years, but about five years ago, mother of three Wanda Malavé took on the task of learning how to master the use of manufacturers coupons in Puerto Rico.
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Puerto Rico shows strengths as convention destination
October 22, 2012
Puerto Rico is putting on its best face this week as members of the International Congress and Convention Association gather on the island for their weeklong 51st annual convention.
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UPR-Cayey hosts ‘unique’ farmers market
October 22, 2012
The University of Puerto Rico’s Cayey campus, one of the island’s top universities specializing in the areas of science and entrepreneurship, has become home to one of the most important agricultural markets of the island, integrating lessons in health and economic development.
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Puerto Rico MBDA honors EDB’s financial programs
October 22, 2012
The Puerto Rico Minority Business Development Agency recently bestowed its “Capital Access” award to the Economic Development Bank for the various programs the agency has developed to meet the financial needs of many sectors of the island’s economy.
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U. of Phoenix closes Carolina campus, keeps Guaynabo
October 19, 2012
The closings announced this week at the University of Phoenix will not affect its main Puerto Rico campus — one of the school’s oldest branches located in Guaynabo — but will represent the demise of the Carolina Learning Center, News is my Business confirmed Thursday.
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$100M Royal Isabela complex opens in western Puerto Rico
October 19, 2012
Royal Isabela — the $100 million golf community and private membership club perched on dramatic bluffs at the northwest edge of Puerto Rico — was officially inaugurated Thursday, with government and private sector executives on hand for the ceremony.
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Solavei to launch mobile service in Puerto Rico
October 19, 2012
Washington-based Solavei, a first-of-its kind social networking and commerce platform, will introduce its unlimited 4G nationwide voice, text and data mobile phone service Oct. 20, during an event at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, the company announced Thursday.
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Adjuntas gets $1.2M in renewable energy funding
October 19, 2012
The central town of Adjuntas has joined the renewable energy wave, investing $1.2 million to install solar panels atop municipal buildings and spur residential weatherization initiatives, town officials said Thursday.
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Online ID theft costs Puerto Ricans $2.5M-$4M annually
October 18, 2012
Puerto Rican consumers lose between $2.5 million and $4 million as a result of online identity theft, and the problem is growing, representatives from the Consumer Credit Counseling Service said Wednesday.
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Gaither launches media, brands daily monitoring study
October 18, 2012
Market research firm Gaither International this week launched its "Media Brands Profiles" service, which may be Puerto Rico’s first multimedia brands, media and consumption daily monitoring study.
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