Skechers delivers 15K pairs of shoes to children still in need in P.R.
September 21, 2018
With recognition that Puerto Rico remains in need of many essentials a year after Hurricane Maria devastated the territory, Skechers USA Inc. has donated 15,000 pairs of new shoes to children on the island.
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Unidos por Puerto Rico distributes nearly $38M for relief, recovery initiatives
September 20, 2018
Unidos por Puerto Rico has awarded $37.9 million in funds to 193 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to support relief and recovery efforts for hurricanes Irma and María, the entity announced.
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Municipality of Carolina invests $4.1M to open new landfill cell
September 20, 2018
The Municipality of Carolina has invested $4.1 million to open a new cell that will extend the life of the town’s landfill system for another 20 years.
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Burson Cohn & Wolfe launches new brand identity, corporate website
September 20, 2018
Global communications agency Burson Cohn & Wolfe unveiled its new brand identity, corporate website and suite of social media channels to reflect the merger of the two agencies.
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MCS Foundation launches new fundraising campaign to mark María’s 1-yr. anniversary
September 20, 2018
MCS Foundation announced the start of a new fundraising campaign: “Puerto Rico. A Million Reasons to Believe."
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Stryker Puerto Rico to pump $46M into 5-year expansion of Arroyo plant
September 19, 2018
Medical technology company Stryker Puerto Rico will invest $46 million over the next five years to expand its manufacturing capabilities at its facility in Arroyo.
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U.S. lawmaker fights to extend SBA loans for María, Irma, Harvey survivors
September 19, 2018
Velázquez has introduced the “Access to Sufficient Capital for Everyone in Natural Disaster Areas Act of 2018,” (ASCEND Act) a bill that would extend SBA disaster loan applications for an additional year.
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Google, TripAdvisor, Skift execs to convene at ‘Destino Hack’ summit
September 19, 2018
Industry experts, entrepreneurs, government officials and students will come together to develop innovative solutions and apps that will help improve Puerto Rico’s destination experience.
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Chocolate Cortés diversifies offer, updates image at Old San Juan location
September 19, 2018
These initiatives will help “modernize the company’s image and diversify its supply in the market,” executives said.
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Op-Ed: IEEFA — P.R. in ‘perilous rush’ to natural gas dependency
September 19, 2018
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis is urging the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico to halt the rush to natural gas infrastructure development in Puerto Rico.
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Triple-S Advantage will increase fees for network specialists
September 19, 2018
Triple-S Advantage announced that effective Nov. 1, 2018, it will increase its rates for services by specialty physicians within the Triple-S Advantage provider network by applying the Medicare Fee Schedule 2018.
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EPA signs MOU to tap into $10M for clean water systems in P.R.
September 19, 2018
The Memorandum of Understanding that will leverage more than $10 million to help small drinking water systems not managed by the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority.
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Welch’s invests $200K in philanthropic campaign, expands local production
September 19, 2018
For the next 12 months, the band will donate 100 percent of the proceeds of the downloads of the “Tocando Latidos” song to the Cardiovascular Center.
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EPA regional admin. to visit P.R./USVI on anniversary of Hurricane María
September 18, 2018
On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane María’s landfall in the Caribbean, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Pete Lopez will meet this week with commonwealth, territory, and local partners.
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FEMA Awards $49M to P.R. Emergency Management Agency, PREPA, Río Grande
September 18, 2018
To date, the FEMA Public Assistance program has obligated nearly $3.7 billion in total funding to municipalities and government agencies.
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