New executives appointed at St. Regis, Evertec
October 31, 2018
Puerto Rico’s private sector continues to add executives to its ranks, this time in the hotel and payment processing industries.
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McDonald’s to cut back on use of plastic straws in its P.R. restaurants
October 31, 2018
Plastic straws for drinks will be provided only to customers who specifically request them, the company stated.
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Toyota Foundation awards $45K in environmental innovation scholarships
October 30, 2018
The Toyota Foundation recently celebrated the 21st edition of its environmental grants program, awarding scholarships of $2,500 each to 18 students.
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Lopito, Ileana & Howie Inc., Pixelogic join forces
October 30, 2018
Lopito, Ileana & Howie Inc. announced the merger with digital company Pixelogic, which responds to the new demands of consumers who use multiple points of contact in their daily lives.
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Expedia Group’s new ‘Guest Insights’ tool helps hotels understand, attract travelers
October 30, 2018
“Guest Insights” provides hotels with access to key data across time and markets.
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IEEFA: P.R. energy bill is ‘limp gesture’ toward true reform
October 29, 2018
The proposal is consistent with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s fiscal plan, which reduces the fossil fuel budget by $400 million to $500 million per year to bring the utility out of bankruptcy.
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U.S. Dept. of Labor to guide P.R.’s medical entities on workers’ compensation claims
October 29, 2018
When the nearly 15,000 federal employees have accidents at work, they depend on private medical providers to receive treatment and handle their claim.
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Aspira P.R., AT&T appoint new executives
October 29, 2018
New executives have been appointed to high-ranking positions at Aspira de Puerto Rico and AT&T Puerto Rico.
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Habitat for Humanity, FirstBank rebuild home in Loíza
October 29, 2018
The structure owned by Regino Jiménez, 84, and Margarita Forty, 76, was severely damaged by Hurricane María in September of last year.
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First BanCorp. reports $36.3M in 3Q18 net income
October 26, 2018
The financial institution’s loan portfolio grew this quarter despite “meaningful organic reductions” in resolution of non-performing assets.
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P.R. Community Foundation grants $154K to 7 micro incubators
October 26, 2018
Community microenterprise incubators are promoters of economic activity in communities by facilitating the entrepreneurship process of its members.
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Rock Solid Technologies exports technology to New Orleans
October 26, 2018
New Orleans now joins other locations where Rock Solid has a presence, namely Ontario, Canada, Panama and more than 35 municipalities in Puerto Rico, the company confirmed.
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30+ students attend women of AT&T ‘Girls In Future Technologies’ workshop
October 26, 2018
WOA is an AT&T employee resource group focused on professional development and community efforts to prepare students, especially young girls, for the future.
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Kosher market ripe with opportunities for local businesses looking to export
October 25, 2018
Reaching those markets will be the focus of one of the panel discussions in the group’s upcoming “Made in Puerto Rico Export Summit: Dare to Grow” event, slated for Nov. 8.
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Popular Inc. reports $140.6M in net income for 3Q18
October 25, 2018
Popular Inc. had a busy third quarter, with the closing of its acquisition of Wells Fargo’s auto finance business in Puerto Rico.
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