Evertec looking to back next ‘blockbuster’ tech solution
September 18, 2012
Evertec is looking for the next technological application that will turn the financial world on its head. The next PayPal or Square. And to make it a reality for a Puerto Rican company, the company is willing to put its money — and its corporate muscle — to work.
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Op-Ed: Shielding your business against counterfeit goods
September 18, 2012
Many people believe that by purchasing a fake Rolex or an uncanny similar pair of Gucci sunglasses, there’s no harm done whatsoever. Otherwise law-abiding citizens do not consider the implications of purchasing a knock-off version of a branded product.
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Walgreens launches ‘Balance Rewards’ loyalty program
September 18, 2012
Walgreens announced Monday the official launch of its customer loyalty program, offering ways to save, earn points and get rewarded for purchases, services and healthy behaviors.
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SHRM-PR holds 39th annual conference this week
September 18, 2012
The Puerto Rico Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management is gearing up for its 39th annual convention this week, from Sept. 19-22, headlined by local and invited industry talent.
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Haitian ambassador seeks investment for struggling country
September 17, 2012
On Jan. 12, 2010 — the day a powerful earthquake destroyed Haiti’s capital city and wrecked its economy — Paul Altidor was at the Hotel Montana in Port-au-Prince, advising his government on a pending deal to privatize the state-owned phone monopoly.
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AON Hewitt building up local HR business unit
September 17, 2012
As the economy tightens its grip on the bottom lines of many businesses, a trend has emerged to outsource human resources functions to third-party companies in an attempt to cut costs and protect operations.
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Puerto Rico auto sales up 20.1% in August
September 17, 2012
Puerto Rico car sales reflected a 20.1 percent year-over-year growth in August, when 7,909 units rolled off the lots.
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Op-Ed: SBA program introduces returning veterans to entrepreneurship
September 17, 2012
Each year, 250,000 service members make the transition from military service to civilian life. Here in Puerto Rico, more than 100,000 veterans call this area home.
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Puerto Rico high schoolers win Oracle’s ThinkQuest ’12 competition
September 17, 2012
A group of Puerto Rican students from the Josefa Pérez High School in Peñuelas and another from the Cupey María Montessori School won first and third place, respectively in the category of 16 and under during the most recent ThinkQuest 2012 competition sponsored by the Oracle Education Foundation.
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laShoppinista.com, an online retail consulting concept for women
September 17, 2012
It’s no secret that Puerto Rico consumers love to shop. With that in mind, and to help the female population make wise purchases.
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US Airways employee volunteers mark 15th anniversary
September 17, 2012
US Airways' employee volunteer corps, the Do Crew, marked its 15th anniversary earlier this month with the Salvation Army in San Juan.
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Buzzell takes over helm of Ford’s Puerto Rico operations
September 14, 2012
With a 20-year career at Ford, Mark Buzzell has been appointed managing director of Ford International Business Development Inc. for the Caribbean and Central America region, to which he will import his expertise in sales, marketing and service operations for the Ford and Lincoln brands.
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Products Association, gov’t. giving local goods a boost
September 14, 2012
The Puerto Rico Products Association and the Department of Economic Development and Commerce have partnered to promote and strengthen the consumption of locally produced goods and services, as a strategy for economic development and growth.
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Liberty Cablevision adding beIN Sport network
September 14, 2012
Spanish soccer league fans who subscribe to Liberty Cablevision will be pleased to know that the cable provider is integrating the beIN Sport network into its basic high-definition channel lineup. The network has exclusive rights to the Spanish League games, plus the Italian Serie A and Ligue 1 of France.
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Doral enters into agreement with Federal Reserve
September 13, 2012
Doral Financial Corporation and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York entered into an agreement Thursday requiring the financial institution to abide by a number of conditions to improve its credit risk management and administration practices.
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