SBA launches new easier to navigate HUBZone maps
August 24, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration launched new Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) maps via Google Chrome that are “a little bit easier” to navigate for small business owners, the agency said Wednesday.
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Vesalius medicinal cannabis clinic opens in Río Piedras
August 24, 2017
Pharmacist John Reyes, who has 33 years of experience, opened a medicinal cannabis clinic in Río Piedras called MC Logistics, operating under the Vesalius network.
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AutoGrupo launches mobile app for car sale referrals
August 24, 2017
Auto dealership AutoGrupo announced Wednesday the launch of a new mobile app that seeks to strengthen its referral program for the purchase of new or used cars.
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‘Globilizing your website’ to cover strategies for exports
August 24, 2017
Companies that export or are considering exporting to increase sales in the international market, may benefit from learning digital strategies and resources available at the upcoming “Globilizing your website” conference.
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$65M ‘La Casa’ senior housing tower on track in Santurce
August 23, 2017
Despite the protracted economic crisis plaguing Puerto Rico, real estate developer Nicholas Prouty announced Tuesday that construction of his newest project, “La Casa,” a new $65 million senior housing tower next to his $350 million Ciudadela development in Santurce, is “well underway.”
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U.S. lawmakers ask OBoard for transparency in spending
August 23, 2017
Troubled by reports of more than $30 million in expenses after one year of operations, U.S. Reps. José Serrano and Nydia Velázquez sent a letter to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico expressing concerns over the lack of transparency and independent supervision related to its spending decisions.
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Local businesses generate $3.4M in Peru trade mission
August 23, 2017
A delegation of four Puerto Rican businesses achieved sales of $5.4 million during the most recent trade mission to Peru that took place Aug. 7-11 coordinated by Puerto Rico Trade and Export Company, agency Executive Director Ricardo J. Llerandi confirmed.
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Liberty Business provided connection to transmit eclipse
August 23, 2017
Liberty Business helped thousands of people view Monday’s historic solar eclipse live, on television and on the internet, by providing fiber optic connection to the "Live Solar Eclipse 2017" event at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
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Puerto Rican firm Robot Florida marks 1st anniversary
August 22, 2017
Following a year full of expectations, Robot Florida marked its first anniversary exceeding its sales and market positioning goals in Orlando, FL, where it recently inaugurated new offices.
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Gov’t reports $649.4M in July revenue collections
August 21, 2017
Treasury Secretary Raúl Maldonado-Gautier announced that net revenues recorded to the General Fund in July, when Fiscal Year 2017-18 began, totaled $649.4 million.
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Velázquez secures bill to assist PR Education Dept.
August 21, 2017
Through the annual appropriations process, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has secured language directing the Department of Education, to work closely with Puerto Rico to identify and address technical assistance needs, her office announced.
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AAFAF issues updated RFQs related to GDB restructuring
August 21, 2017
The Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority, or AAFAF, updated two requests for qualification (RFQ) for roles related to the Government Development Bank’s restructuring support agreement, which were originally posted on its website Aug. 11.
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Blown-up statistics to market COFINA bonds eliminated
August 18, 2017
The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics offered details of the new methodology used by the Puerto Rico Trade & Export Company to estimate the value of the island's retail sales starting in October 2016.
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Foundation for PR to host ‘Destination Hack’ conference
August 18, 2017
The Foundation for Puerto Rico announced Thursday it will host “Destination Hack” from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 focused on promoting innovation on the island as a tourist destination and accelerate the growth of the visitor economy.
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Wovenware in Inc. 5000 annual ranking for 3rd year
August 18, 2017
San Juan-based Wovenware, a provider of smart software solutions, announced that for a third year it has been named to the Inc. 5000, the annual list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, published by Inc. Magazine.
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