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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Pelican BioThermal opens PR service center on Aug. 24
August 18, 2017
Pelican BioThermal, a company offering a range of thermally protected, temperature controlled packaging and service solutions to the life sciences industry, announced the upcoming opening of its first service center in Puerto Rico on Aug. 24.
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ieat Rewards loyalty program adds mobile app
August 18, 2017
International Restaurant Services Inc., franchiser of Chili's, On The Border, PF Chang's and Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurants in Puerto Rico, has added a mobile application to its ieat loyalty rewards program launched earlier this year.
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Aireko fined $1.5M for Clean Air Act violations in PR
August 17, 2017
AIREKO Construction Co. will have to pay a $1.5 million fine after failing to comply with the asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants during the illegal removal of asbestos containing materials from the Minillas North Tower in May 2012, the U.S. Justice Department announced.
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OBoard issues RFP for independent investigation team
August 17, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico issued a request for proposals (“RFP”) from parties interested to be retained as an independent investigation team to probe Puerto Rico’s debt and its connection to the current fiscal crisis.
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PR new auto sales up 2.6% YOY in July; 6,947 units sold
August 17, 2017
The United Group of Automobile Importers, known as GUIA for its initials in Spanish, announced there were 6,947 new cars sold in Puerto Rico last month, representing a 2.9 percent increase from the same month last year, and a 4.6 percent jump over June’s results.
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Ford’s ’17 environmental grant cycle deadline looms
August 16, 2017
Proponents for this year’s 2017 Ford Environmental Grants program have until Aug. 31, 2017 to submit their projects through the website, where the program’s terms and conditions are available, along with the official application form.
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Bankers Assoc. hosts talk on tax issues for nonprofits
August 16, 2017
The Puerto Rico Bankers Association will host on Aug. 18 a free seminar targeting nonprofit and community organizations from the western area in which experts will discuss a range of topics, including financial and tax-related, the trade group announced.
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Science Trust offers workshops, training for researchers
August 14, 2017
Technology-based small businesses are constantly contending for a competitive advantage by introducing new products, technologies and solutions, or improving their existing capabilities.
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Weekend Wheels: ’18 Toyota C-HR hits island roads
August 14, 2017
The Toyota C-HR 2018, the newest member of the automaker’s diverse family of vehicles, has debuted on Puerto Rico roads, where it seeks to appeal to urban youth and trendsetters who want a car that fits their style.
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Medicinal cannabis dispensary opens in Levittown
August 14, 2017
Patients with pain and debilitating conditions in the Levittown area will have a place to purchase medical cannabis products when the Yes I Cann boutique dispensary opens today.
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Econo launches branded Visa, gift cards
August 14, 2017
Supermercados Econo recently announced the launch of two new products to benefit consumers: branded Visa and gift cards.
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Congresswomen lobby for more SBA investment in PR
August 11, 2017
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner, Rep. Jennifer González-Colón, have written the head of the Small Business Administration expressing the need to expand contracting opportunities for small businesses in Puerto Rico.
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