Walmart opens first in-store health clinic in Barceloneta
August 16, 2012
In response to its customer's health needs, Walmart Puerto Rico announced Wednesday the opening of its first in-store health clinic on the island, at its Barceloneta Supercenter.
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SBA, stakeholders to meet for fiscal year-end roundtable
August 16, 2012
U.S. Small Business Administration Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands Deputy District Director, María de los Ángeles de Jesús, invited local agency stakeholders — lenders and other resource partners — Wednesday to meet with her on Aug. 28 to discuss matters currently affecting small businesses on the island.
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US DOT Secretary LaHood inspects infrastructure projects
August 15, 2012
U.S Transportation Secretary Raymond LaHood took a tour of some of Puerto Rico’s major infrastructure projects Tuesday, when Gov. Luis Fortuño outlined the $23 million in federal funds the island is spending on safety and airport development projects.
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USDA assigns local farmers $240K in green energy funds
August 14, 2012
Three Puerto Rico farming operations will split nearly $240,000 in loans and grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to produce renewable energy and make energy efficiency improvements, the agency announced Tuesday.
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Cement sales, key economic indicator, drop for 3rd straight month
August 14, 2012
Puerto Rico’s cement production and sales levels dropped for the third month in a row in June, when totals reached 1.51 million and 1.56 million, respectively, figures released by the Government Development Bank showed.
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Diageo recruiting for ‘Learning skills for life’ program
August 14, 2012
ritish liquor producer Diageo announced Monday it has begun recruiting college students for the next edition of its “Learning skills for life” program, an eight-week, hands-on training on Puerto Rico’s service and tourism industry.
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Electronic payment options broadening for Puerto Rico consumers
August 13, 2012
Puerto Rico’s electronic payment processing options are about to get a bit more interesting with the addition of new services in coming months through the Evertec Inc. network, company Executive Vice President Carlos Ramírez said during a recent interview with News is my Business in Miami.
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Polytechnic offers island’s 1st interior architecture degree
August 13, 2012
In keeping with the times and seeking greater academic diversity, the School of Architecture of the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico announced the launch of its new bachelors degree in Interior Architecture, expanding its academic offering to all students interested in design, architecture and sister disciplines that complement them.
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Aquafina launches special bottle to benefit Susan G. Komen Puerto Rico
August 13, 2012
Water bottler Aquafina is introducing a special 16-ounce package to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Puerto Rico foundation dedicated to fighting breast cancer.
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The Clorox Company unveils $2M in plant upgrades, expansion
August 10, 2012
To mark its 100 years of doing business worldwide, The Clorox Company recently completed a $2 million upgrade and expansion project at its manufacturing plant in Caguas.
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FroyoWorld opening 2nd store in Hato Rey
August 10, 2012
Less than a year after making its local debut with a store in Miramar, frozen yogurt chain FroyoWorld is expanding its operation with a second location in Hato Rey that will open today, company officials announced.
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Op-Ed: You win some, you lose some, not every idea is a GOOD IDEA
August 10, 2012
I go to my clients’ office, sit, listen and leave with a challenge. This is my daily life. (And I really love it!)
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Banco Popular hosting 8th annual 5K race
August 10, 2012
Banco Popular offered details Thursday of the eight edition of its 5K “Corre un País” race, which just like it did last year, will benefit nonprofit organization Iniciativa Comunitaria and its “Brega Bien” outreach program.
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Kia Motors Puerto Rico launches ‘WOW’ discount card
August 10, 2012
Kia Motors Puerto Rico is giving customers another reason to want to own one of its vehicles, by introducing its “WOW Card,” which gives participants the chance to save up to 50 percent in more than 1,000 establishments islandwide. The card opens the door to participation in the “Kia Contigo” loyalty program.
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tPago mobile payment system expanding to LatAm, P.R.
August 9, 2012
MIAMI, Florida — GCS International, a regional company specializing in the management of mobile payment systems based in the Dominican Republic, unveiled plans Wednesday to expand its tPago platform to Colombia, Guatemala, El Salvador and Puerto Rico.
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