T-Mobile vows to beat big carriers’ best trade-in offers
September 9, 2014
Ahead of a wave of new “superphones” and tablets coming to market this fall, T-Mobile vowed Monday to beat the big carriers' best trade-in values on used devices - to help wireless consumers get the best deal on the hottest new devices.
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Economist: Island recession not consumption-driven
September 8, 2014
The recession that has affected Puerto Rico’s economy for the better part of the last eight years has not been consumption-driven, but has been the worst in terms of consumption deceleration, especially in the area of durable consumption, an analysis by economist firm H. Calero Consulting Group Inc. concluded.
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PRHTA convention fixing on sector’s economic benefits
September 8, 2014
Under the theme “Window of Opportunities,” the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association will celebrate its annual convention Sept. 8-10 at the Condado Plaza Hilton hotel, during which it will focus on the industry’s contributions to the island’s economic development.
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TRB to help Puerto Rico entities request FCC funding
September 8, 2014
The Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board will be working with local entities interested in presenting proposals to the Federal Communications Commission’s Rural Broadband Experiments program, which has $100 million available to assign across the U.S. and its territories.
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Lopito, Ileana & Howie opens remodeled office space
September 8, 2014
Framed in a creative vibe and in the company of clients, employees, artists and advertising industry executives, agency Lopito, Ileana & Howie recently opened its remodeled workspace, marking 42 years in business.
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Nat’l University inaugurates $6M Río Grande expansion
September 8, 2014
Just in time for the new semester, National University College recently inaugurated a $6 million expansion to its Río Grande campus, expanding its capacity there to 2,800 students, institution President Gloria Baquero said.
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DBB Latina Puerto Rico chosen for special int’l projects
September 8, 2014
Due to the high level of creativity demonstrated in worldwide competitions such as the Cannes Lions Festival, DDB Latina Puerto Rico has been chosen together with four of the world’s top agencies to work on special projects for Unilever, en route to Cannes 2015.
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Medtronic marks 40 years of innovating in Puerto Rico
September 5, 2014
Medical device maker Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Co. is marking a milestone — 40 years of presence on the island — with a strong track record and expectations for maintaining its status as a “hub” of innovation for the global giant.
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Gourmet Business Solutions expanding to Guaynabo
September 5, 2014
For a Puerto Rican company dedicated to sweetening and enhancing the taste of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, this year couldn't be any sweeter.
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Piloto 151 wins $50K prize through SBA competition
September 5, 2014
Pilot 151, a co-working space in San Juan whose mission is to enable entrepreneurs to create global companies in an environment conducive to productivity and innovation, was one of 50 accelerators chosen to receive a $50,000 cash prize from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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PREPA board appoints chief restructuring officer
September 5, 2014
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority announced Thursday that, following a competitive selection process, the Board of Directors has appointed Lisa J. Donahue as chief restructuring officer.
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EPA to hold free ‘citizen science’ conferences Sept. 11-12
September 5, 2014
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be holding day-long workshops on Sept. 11-12 at the University of Puerto’s Rio Piedras campus to share information about ways in which people can get involved in collecting environmental data in their communities.
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Puerto Rico retail sales up 1.7% in June
September 4, 2014
Puerto Rico’s retail sales reflected a slight 1.7 percent jump year-over-year in June, when economic activity exceeded $3.1 billion, according to data released by Puerto Rico Trade and Export Wednesday.
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Coffee & Chocolate Expo to whip up crowds, exhibits
September 4, 2014
The upcoming Coffee & Chocolate Expo promises to draw thousands of visitors to the convention center and generate up to $350,000 in sales, according to the planners of the activity.
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Wovenware, Canadian firm launch e-commerce platform
September 4, 2014
Puerto Rican software engineering and development firm, Wovenware, announced Wednesday it was chosen by Canadian start-up Coupons4Giving to develop a new platform for fundraising following a successful e-commerce site implementation in early 2014.
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