Christoff takes over helm at Toyota de Puerto Rico
January 24, 2014
Toyota de Puerto Rico Corp. kicked off 2014 with a new president. With more than 30 years of industry experience, 25 of them within Toyota, George Christoff will direct the operations and performance of the Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands in Puerto Rico, as well as the duties performed by Toyota Foundation and Lexus with the Arts, the company announced Thursday.
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’14 kicks off with a number of executive appointments
January 24, 2014
Puerto Rico's private sector kicked off 2014 with a handful of executive appointments in hospitality, retail and commerce.
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Allied Car & Truck Rental opens 2 new locations
January 24, 2014
Local vehicle rental company Allied Car & Truck Rental recently opened two new locations — in Carolina and Naranjito — investing some $6.8 million in infrastructure and fleet.
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Red Mango to offer vegan juices in Puerto Rico menu
January 24, 2014
Frozen yogurt franchise chain Red Mango, which is gearing up to open five stores in Puerto Rico, announced Thursday it will be featuring items on its menu that are 500 calories or less and a large selection of vegan squeezed juices.
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Gov’t looks to revive Puerto Rico’ s sugar industry
January 23, 2014
Twelve years after the last sugar harvest took place in Puerto Rico, three government agencies are getting together to provide financial and technical support to help revive the sector that was once the backbone of the island’s economy.
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Auto trade group: Puerto Rico sales will be ‘stable’ in ’14
January 23, 2014
The United Group of Automobile Importers, (known as GUIA for its initials in Spanish), predicted Wednesday a stable 2014 for auto sales in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, after wrapping 2013 with virtually flat results.
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‘Practical Techie:’ Heating up ‘cold’ emails
January 23, 2014
E-mails with no response are a frustrating part of running an online business.
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Parissi PSC CPA firm joins HLB International network
January 23, 2014
Parissi PSC CPA, one of the largest professional multi-service firms in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, has joined HLB International, a worldwide network of more than 500 CPA firms.
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PREPA signs off on 6 renewable energy contracts
January 22, 2014
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority has reached agreements with six renewable energy companies who will now produce power that is expected to generate $63 million in savings for the agency in 20 years, Executive Director Juan Alicea said Tuesday.
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AT&T expands 4G coverage in St. Croix
January 22, 2014
Wireless carrier AT&T has activated two new 4G mobile Internet cell sites in St. Croix that will enhance coverage and capacity for area residents and businesses and provide speeds up to four times faster than 3G, the company said Tuesday.
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FirstBank, MasterCard pick Grammy Awards trip winner
January 22, 2014
Five FirstBank MasterCard cardholders recently were chosen as the winners of the "FirstBank MasterCard and take you to see the Grammy Awards" promotion, with one taking the grand prize — a trip to Los Angeles for the music industry’s most important annual celebration.
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Pandora Radio taps into Puerto Rico’s music, ad mix
January 21, 2014
After achieving massive popularity among Puerto Rico music lovers in recent years, Pandora Radio has been quietly carving a niche for itself since late 2013 as a multi-faceted digital advertising vehicle capable of reaching audiences in a very targeted manner.
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Treasury starts mailing new Puerto Rico tax forms today
January 21, 2014
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department will start mailing out today more than 990,000 single, unified tax form that will standardize the reporting process corresponding to the 2013 taxable year.
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WorldNet launches new, ‘refreshed’ website
January 21, 2014
Telecommuncations provider WorldNet announced Monday the upcoming launch of its new website this week, redesigned to feature a “fresh new look and user-friendly navigation.”
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Plaza Las Américas keeps trolley service, adds new stops
January 21, 2014
The free transportation service that Plaza Las Américas launched late last year as a pilot program will officially restart today, with new stops linking the mall with the Hato Rey sector.
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