Puerto Rico to host 1st international cannabis conference
June 16, 2016
Puerto Rico will host its first official international cannabis conference on June 28-29, becoming only the fourth jurisdiction in Latin America to enter into the cannabis trade.
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USDA expands access to capital for rural businesses
June 16, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled new rules to expand access to capital for rural businesses, in partnership with the U.S. Treasury Department, USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Administrator Sam Rikkers said Wednesday.
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Parallel18’s 2nd cohort draws some 500 applications
June 15, 2016
The international accelerator based in Puerto Rico, Parallel18, closed this week its second round with 507 applications from 44 countries.
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Sam’s Club launches business coaching program
June 15, 2016
Sam’s Club Puerto Rico announced Tuesdy that, as part of its ongoing commitment to contribute to the socioeconomic development of the island, it will offer a business coaching program to a group of its business members to help strengthen and grow local small- and medium-sized businesses.
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Florida launches app to connect job seekers-employers
June 15, 2016
Florida workforce development officials have launched the Employ Florida Mobile app, which gives Florida job seekers instant access to thousands of job openings across the state.
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Crowley to invest $21M in Isla Grande port terminal
June 14, 2016
Crowley Puerto Rico Services announced Monday it is continuing to deliver on its commitment to Puerto Rico with the execution of an additional $21 million construction contract for improvements and upgrades at its Isla Grande port terminal in San Juan.
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Liberty launches HBO NOW for P.R. internet clients
June 14, 2016
Starting today, Liberty Puerto Rico’s customers will begin to enjoy HBO NOW, a new service from HBO for internet customers who want to watch the network’s programming but are not subscribed to a video service.
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P.R. unveils new ‘concierge’ center for visiting patients
June 13, 2016
The Medical Tourism Corporation announced the start of operations for its new referral and handling center for visiting patients, one of the main objectives of its strategic plan.
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Suiza Dairy, Chocolate Cortés launch new local product
June 13, 2016
Two of the most recognized brands in the Puerto Rican market have joined forces to create a new cold, ready-to-drink Cortés Chocolate product, that is 100 percent manufactured in Puerto Rico and combines Chocolate Cortes’ rich consistency with Suiza’s fresh milk.
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USDA looks to assist socially disadvantaged businesses
June 13, 2016
The USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative is seeking applications for grants to provide assistance to socially disadvantaged business groups in rural areas.
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New website illustrates benefits of e-payment options
June 13, 2016
e-Nabler Corp, a Puerto Rican company dedicated to developing integrated point of sales system eMobilePOS, recently unveiled a new web page to help small- and mid-sized businesses learn about and evaluate the benefits of electronic payment systems.
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SolarTech Universal announces $11M investment
June 10, 2016
SolarTech Universal, a solar energy company, announced Thursday the development of a state-of-the-art automated manufacturing facility for solar panels in the municipality of San Germán.
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H&M’s 1st P.R. store opens at The Mall of San Juan
June 10, 2016
After months of anticipation, the first H&M store in Puerto Rico, located in The Mall of San Juan, opened its doors Thursday. More than 1,400 H&M people lined up for more than seven hours to be the first inside the new store when it opened at noon.
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P.R. investment co. among top women-owned U.S. firms
June 9, 2016
WealthManagement.com has ranked Consultiva Internacional Inc. fifth among the top 10 investment advisory firms owned by women in the United States, the company announced.
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Bacardí hosts top distributor execs at Cataño distillery
June 9, 2016
Bacardí Corp., a part of the largest privately held spirits company in the world, this week hosted a visit by executives from its U.S. mainland distribution team of Southern Wine & Spirits and Glazer’s Inc. who toured the company’s 127-acre campus in Cataño, officials said Wednesday.
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