Guayacán sets off 10th edition of EnterPRize competition
February 10, 2016
The tenth edition of Grupo Guayacán’s business competition, EnterPRize, kicked off with the participation of this year’s 25 semi-finalists in a series of workshops that are part of its educational curriculum.
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M. Holland to acquire 2 San Juan-based distributors
February 10, 2016
M. Holland Co., a distributor of thermoplastic resins, announced Tuesday it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Able International Corp. and Tril Export Corp., both headquartered in San Juan.
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Liberty marks ‘Safer Internet Day 2016’ initiative
February 10, 2016
As part of its social responsibility campaign “Navega con seguridad,” Liberty Puerto Rico celebrated “Safer Internet Day 2016” on the island on Tuesday for the ninth year in a row.
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Carey Int’l renews franchise license in P.R.
February 10, 2016
Carey International, Inc., a provider of chauffeured service solutions, customer-centric travel technology, and ground transportation logistics management, has renewed its Carey franchise agreement in Puerto Rico, the company announced Tuesday.
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USDA opens call for renewable energy program funding
February 10, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program is accepting applications for funding under its Renewable Energy for America Program through May 2, 2016, José Otero-García, the agency’s state director for Puerto Rico, said Tuesday.
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Op-Ed: Recycling during San Sebastián a huge success
February 9, 2016
The San Sebastián Festival is always one of the best of the year, representing the culmination of the holiday celebration in Puerto Rico. This year proved to be even more special for another reason: more than 83,059 pounds of material was source-separated and recycled at the festival in Old San Juan.
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Seaborne Airlines to brand iconic building in Hato Rey
February 9, 2016
Seaborne Airlines and the Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority announced Monday they have entered into an agreement to install Seaborne' s corporate logo on the 23rd floor of the exterior frontal façade of the iconic World Plaza Building in Hato Rey.
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Auction.com to sell 100+ bank-owned properties in P.R.
February 5, 2016
Auction.com, a Ten-X company, announced Thursday the upcoming online auction of more than 100 bank-owned residential properties in Puerto Rico.
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Minority business networking event slated for Feb. 26
February 5, 2016
Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council (PRMSDC) and National Minority Supplier Development Council representatives announced this week the return of the “Business Opportunity Exchange 2016,” an event to exhibit and promote local businesses and certified suppliers to multi-national corporations.
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CBP opens call for Reimbursable Services Program
February 5, 2016
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced this week the open period for accepting letters of application through the Reimbursable Services Program (RSP), which may be submitted via email until 5 p.m. EST on Feb. 29.
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Op-Ed: Responsibility or complicity?
February 4, 2016
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department has launched a series of embargoes on local businesses that have not been remitting collected Sales and Use Tax (“IVU”, for its Spanish acronym) to the government, nor their employees’ tax retentions.
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Ritz-Carlton nabs magazine’s ‘Best Hotel in Market’ title
February 4, 2016
The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan has been named as an award winner in the 2016 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hotel Rankings,” receiving a “Best Hotel in Market” award for its presence in Puerto Rico.
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Parallel18 gets 400 applications in 1st global call
February 3, 2016
International startup accelerator Parallel18, based in Puerto Rico, closed its first global call for startups last week with more than 400 applications from more than 30 countries.
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PRASA to drain rate stabilization fund to pay $90M debt
February 2, 2016
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority is considering dipping into its rate stabilization fund to pay off $90 million due to creditors by month’s end, which would drain the reserve entirely, utility officials said Monday.
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Bankers Assoc. backs approval of PREPA overhaul bill
February 1, 2016
The Puerto Rico Bankers Association has called upon the legislature for the prompt approval of the Puerto Rico Electrical Power Authority Revitalization Act, which will enable the public corporation to complete the necessary restructuring process.
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