Walgreens joins CDC on Zika virus education in P.R.
March 8, 2016
In an effort to curb the spread of Zika virus disease in Puerto Rico, Walgreens is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the CDC Foundation to educate the public on preventive steps to avoid Zika, the company announced Monday.
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Silicon Valley seeking innovators from Puerto Rico
March 4, 2016
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust announced Thursday the upcoming Mar. 7 start of an open call-for-entries for innovators to take part in the local edition of the Singularity University Global Impact Competition.
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Op-Ed: ’09-’14, Huge inflow of resources with no growth
March 4, 2016
In the years between 2009 and 2014, the economy of Puerto Rico had an inflow of funds (federal government and other sources) of about $110 billion.
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Open Mobile, Assurant partner to offer novel program
March 4, 2016
Open Mobile, one of the fastest growing mobile network operators in Puerto Rico, is partnering with Assurant Solutions to offer the island’s first upgrade and protection program without an annual contract and device financing requirement.
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Impactivo Consulting revamps monthly health report
March 4, 2016
Impactivo Consulting, Puerto Rican firm dedicated to providing guidance on regulatory levers that impact the health sector, recently reworked its monthly “Health Industry Report” newsletter as well as its strategic planning services, company executives announced Thursday.
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EPA targets 2 people, 1 co. illegally using methyl bromide
March 2, 2016
As part of its ongoing work to address the illegal use of toxic pesticides containing methyl bromide in the Caribbean, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued legal complaints against two individuals and a pest control company in Puerto Rico for violating federal pesticides law and the Clean Air Act.
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Skechers, Shoe Carnival donate new shoes to P.R. kids
March 2, 2016
Skechers and Shoe Carnival teamed up to donate more than 2,000 pairs of new BOBS from Skechers shoes to children in need in Puerto Rico.
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Grupo Guayacán names 3 new board members
February 29, 2016
Grupo Guayacán Inc. (GGI) announced that three new Directors have agreed to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors effective immediately.
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EPA announces $26M in funds to clean up diesel engines
February 26, 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation's existing fleet of diesel engines.
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Sprint offering BOGO half off Galaxy S7, S7 edge phones
February 26, 2016
Wireless carrier Sprint announced Thursday limited-time, special prices for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge mobile devices, offering new and existing customers the chance to lease or buy one device and get a second one for half the price.
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LatAm marketing accelerator INDY scouts for startups
February 25, 2016
INDY, the first marketing accelerator in Latin America, announced an open call to apply for a six-month program focused on helping post-seed startups develop marketing plans to fuel their growth.
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Consultiva International presents annual conference
February 25, 2016
The Investment Strategy Committee at Consultiva International Inc. will be presenting its global economic outlook for 2016 at its annual conference for clients and partners on today.
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PingPro app connects consumers with service providers
February 25, 2016
PingPro, an application that allows consumers to contact certified professionals in Puerto Rico, has received thousands of requests since it’s launching in December 2015, developers said this week.
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EDB cements efforts to support P.R. microenterprises
February 24, 2016
As part of an economic development initiative with special focus on business development in special communities, as well as to promote the establishment of a model toward economic self-sufficiency, the Economic Development Bank and the Office the General Coordinator for Socioeconomic Financing (OFSA) formalized a partnership to establish a line of support for small businesses that sprouting in those areas.
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Op-Ed: How to turn a traditional business into a startup
February 24, 2016
With so many stories about teenagers getting rich after creating an app that goes viral, startups are becoming part of the mainstream media.
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