P.R. Conservation Trust seeks new investment advisor
April 23, 2014
The Puerto Rico Conservation Trust is one of the island's most prestigious organizations and a leader in land conservation. But like individuals and institutions alike it needs to maximize its income, which is why it is seeking a new financial investment advisor.
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USDA assigns $6.6M to fix Puerto Rico sewage systems
April 23, 2014
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority and the Municipality of Hatillo are getting a combined $6.6 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve sanitary sewer system projects in rural areas, the agency announced Tuesday.
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SBA to award $8M to promote small business exporting
April 23, 2014
The SBA announced today that for the third year, states will be able to apply for grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration starting this week to support efforts to increase exporting by small businesses.
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Sapientis launches fundraiser with Caribbean Cinemas
April 23, 2014
Sapientis, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting educational leadership in public schools, is carrying out its annual fundraising campaign in alliance with Caribbean Cinemas, through May 14th.
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Leasing options open doors to buying solar technology
April 22, 2014
Puerto Rico consumers unable to invest in costly solar energy technology for the home have a new option: leasing.
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Puerto Rico to host ’14 Investment Summit April 24-25
April 22, 2014
The Puerto Rico Investment Summit, a two-day conference held in collaboration with the Department of Economic Development and Commerce of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Paulson & Co., will be held later this week, focusing on Puerto Rico as a business and investment destination.
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Moneyhouse, Mueblerías Berríos to help homebuyers
April 22, 2014
In keeping with their philosophies of pitching in to move Puerto Rico’s economic development forward, mortgage bank Moneyhouse and local furniture chain Mueblerías Berríos announced Monday a partnership to help homebuyers through their transactions.
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USDA offers help to farmers affected by drought, fires
April 22, 2014
The USDA-Farm Service Agency announced Monday that the sign-up period for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program has begun, which provides compensation to eligible livestock producers that have suffered grazing losses due to drought or fire in Puerto Rico.
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Solar homes: A hot market that’s slowly rising
April 21, 2014
Solar power is red-hot these days. Yet this clean, dependable and economical energy source still has plenty of room to grow in Puerto Rico where solar homes are few.
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Toyota Chief: P.R. has ‘highest acceptance’ in N. America
April 21, 2014
New York — When it comes to selling cars in the Americas, Toyota has found a very vibrant and accepting market in Puerto Rico, where it has a tight grasp on about 30 percent of the auto sales quota, which in comparison to the rest of North America is significantly high.
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Guayacán Venture Accelerator trains local co.’s to expand
April 21, 2014
This summer, Grupo Guayacán will pick 15 local companies to participate in the Guayacán Venture Accelerator, a program that includes advanced executive education, as well as feedback from local and international investors to support the companies’ plans for expansion in Puerto Rico and beyond.
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Seaborne starts San Juan-Santo Domingo route
April 21, 2014
Seaborne Airlines launched its non-stop daily service from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan to Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo on April 15th.
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Automakers put best wheels forward at NY Auto Show
April 17, 2014
New York — American, European and Korean automakers put their best wheels forward during a preview for members of the media attending the 2014 New York International Auto Show.
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Ann Taylor opening new concept in Plaza Las Américas
April 17, 2014
Clothing retailer Ann Taylor will open a new concept store at the Plaza Las Américas mall in Hato Rey, offering a dedicated shoe and accessories shop, a dress shop and power pieces shop, company officials said.
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Op-Ed: 50+ and seeking a biz mentor? SBA, AARP can help
April 17, 2014
Our country has always been proud of our entrepreneurial spirit. But great business ideas don’t just come out of college dorm rooms — in fact, “encore entrepreneurs” are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States.
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