3rd call of ‘StartUp Popular’ program deadline is May 31
May 23, 2017
Those looking to participate in the third edition have until May 31 to submit their proposals, Banco Popular executives said Monday, adding there is $1.6 million available to winning applications
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Event seeks to create links to innovation in PR gov’t
May 23, 2017
Technology has changed the way the world operates. However, the government sector has been slow to adapt to the times.
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McDonald’s marks 50 years in PR with Hato Rey location
May 23, 2017
McDonald’s is marking five decades of presence in Puerto Rico with a new restaurant in Hato Rey, which is creating 70 direct and 40 indirect jobs during construction, company officials said Monday.
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Experts: Board head Jaresko revived Ukraine’s economy
May 22, 2017
Ukraine, 66 times the land area of Puerto Rico, is the largest country wholly within Europe. The Texas-size former Soviet republic has precious little in common with the tiny U.S. commonwealth except that both are rapidly losing population — and both face huge fiscal challenges ahead.
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Panel: Commercializing innovation key to PR economy
May 22, 2017
Changing the mentality of researchers and scientists to dare to market their ideas, while inserting as early as possible into the education system of Puerto Rico are vital factors for the economic transformation of the island.
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Velázquez bill would boost P.R. small business growth
May 19, 2017
The top Democrat on the House Small Business Committee, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), unveiled Thursday an array of legislative proposals aimed at igniting small business growth and entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico.
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Ferries del Caribe in accident in Santo Domingo
May 19, 2017
Just two weeks after resuming maritime passenger service between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, Ferries del Caribe had an accident Thursday when the ropes anchoring the vessel broke and allowed the boat to slip about 50 feet.
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Denny’s parks food truck in Hato Rey, 1st for entire chain
May 19, 2017
Denny’s Puerto Rico, operated by franchisee Marpor Corp., has rolled into Hato Rey in what is the first food truck for the company on the island and nationwide, Ricardo González, vice president of the local restaurant chain confirmed Thursday.
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Sacred Heart to host 2nd ‘Content Marketing Summit’
May 19, 2017
Sacred Heart University will host its second 'Content Marketing Summit' with the aim of educating about creating digital content of interest to help strengthen the presence of a brand or business on social media.
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‘Puerto Rico App’ launched to help tourists plan visits
May 19, 2017
Twins Theory Corp., a company founded and led by Joel and Jonathan Cotto, unveiled Thursday the “Puerto Rico app,” a digital tool that provides tourists with all of the info they will need to plan their visit and fully experience the island’s offerings.
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FirstBank opens ‘Platinum Banking’ branch in Condado
May 18, 2017
Looking to cater to that high-net worth segment of Puerto Rico’s population who typically expect distinctive banking services, FirstBank officially unveiled its new branch in Condado, which houses its new Platinum Banking service, executives said Wednesday.
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Echar Pa’lante campaign marks 5 yrs. of empowerment
May 18, 2017
Echar Pa’lante, an initiative Banco Popular launched five years ago to empower a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, is looking ahead to further linking academia, the government and the private sector to help restore Puerto Rico’s economy.
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Study: Women ‘wield the power’ in PR consumer market
May 18, 2017
On an island where 52.3 percent of the population is female, there is no doubt that when it comes to driving the local economy, women are at the wheel, leveraging their considerable impact as market influencers and trendsetters.
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Hilco Real Estate auctions medical office space in Caguas
May 18, 2017
Hilco Real Estate, LLC announced Wednesday the upcoming live and online auction of a sixth-floor medical office condominium within the HIMA Plaza One office building located in Caguas, scheduled for June 8.
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1st group of students graduate from Janssen job program
May 18, 2017
A group of 37 students from public high schools in Gurabo and Manatí completed the first “Bridge to Employment” Program in Puerto Rico sponsored by Janssen LLC, as part of its Early Talent Strategy to engage millennials with the life sciences manufacturing sector, the company announced Wednesday.
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