Popular Community Bank launches ‘Mobile Cash’ service
February 24, 2016
Popular Community Bank, a subsidiary of Popular Inc., has launched “Mobile Cash,” allowing customers to make withdrawals at ATMs using the app from their smartphone.
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Puma, Automeca partner to further professional growth
February 24, 2016
Puma Energy Caribe and Automeca Technical College officially partnered Tuesday to promote professional development opportunities for Puerto Rico’s automotive professionals and the industry in general, executives from both companies said.
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EVERTEC gets go-ahead to close on Processa deal
February 23, 2016
Six months after announcing the deal, EVERTEC announced it received U.S. federal bank regulatory approval for the acquisition of 65 percent of the share capital of Processa S.A.S., a Colombian payment processing company that is based in Bogota.
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P.R. Science Trust grants $350K to 5 scientists for R&D
February 22, 2016
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust presented the five scientist winners of the Small Research Grants Program, an initiative through which funds are awarded to help them position their respective research and development proposals in a more competitive realm, prior to being submitted for consideration by federal and private agencies.
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P.R’s Spotery to compete in pitch competition at SXSW
February 22, 2016
Puerto Rico based startup Spotery has been selected as one of 10 startups to participate in the SXAmericas’ first pitch competition dedicated to startups from South America, the Caribbean, Spain, and Portugal on Mar. 14, in Texas.
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La Oficina marks 1st year offering office space
February 22, 2016
La Oficina recently celebrated its first anniversary at its location at the Caribe Office Building in San Juan, where it offers private offices, workstations, and flexible virtual packages to a network of tenants, many of whom are taking advantage of the Act 20/22 Tax Incentives program.
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Local FASTSIGNS again recognized as top center in US
February 22, 2016
Local sign and visual graphics provider FASTSIGNS of Guaynabo was once again named one of the top centers out of more than 600 locations worldwide at the 2016 FASTSIGNS International Convention, recently held in Orlando, Florida.
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3 US lawmakers back Roosy Roads ‘Promise Zone’ bid
February 19, 2016
A trio of US lawmakers expressed their support of a Promise Zone application for the Local Redevelopment Authority for Roosevelt Roads that, if approved, would create a bridge between federal agencies and local leaders to boost the area’s economic activity and opportunities.
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Sacred Heart has PR’s 1st collaborative innovation center
February 18, 2016
Sacred Heart University recently opened the first Collaborative Innovation Center in Puerto Rico that takes participants from idea to execution in one place, as announced Wednesday by Gilberto J. Marxuach-Torrós, president of the university.
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FirstBank launches mobile phone recycling campaign
February 18, 2016
Aware of the importance of reducing the environmental damage caused by contamination related to the improper discarding of mobile phones, FirstBank has launched a device collection program.
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Ford, Ricky Martin Foundation fight human trafficking
February 18, 2016
Ford Puerto Rico and the Ricky Martin Foundation have joined forces to promote an anti-human trafficking educational campaign with their exhibition on wheels called “Abolitionists in Action.”
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PRASA board approves fiscal strategy for next 4 months
February 17, 2016
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority’s board of directors approved Tuesday a plan mapping out its finances through the end of the fiscal year that is anchored on the approval of the bill establishing a new credit-issuing entity that is already facing opposition.
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Royal Isabela among TripAdvisor’s ‘Top Small Hotels’
February 17, 2016
Royal Isabela, the world-class golf and private membership club perched on the coastline of northwest Puerto Rico, has been included in TripAdvisor’s list of “Top 25 Small Hotels in the Caribbean” for the third consecutive year.
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Quintessentially Lifestyle opens P.R. operation
February 11, 2016
Quintessentially Lifestyle, a global private members’ club offering concierge services and lifestyle management services has established a local operation and will be introducing its services at the Puerto Rico Investment Summit on Feb. 11-12.
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Caterpillar names P.R. firm Rimco official dealer for Cuba
February 11, 2016
Caterpillar Inc. announced Wednesday it has selected Puerto Rico-based Rimco to be the Cat equipment dealer for Cuba. Currently, Rimco serves as the Cat dealer for Puerto Rico and the Eastern Caribbean.
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