TransCita launches program for co-op’s, associations
July 7, 2015
TransCita, a company that provides transportation to health providers, announced the launch of its new program “TransCita Asiste,” directed at all Puerto Rico co-op’s and associations.
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USDA opens call for rural economic development funding
July 7, 2015
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for loans and grants to support business expansion create jobs and increase economic opportunities in rural communities.
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Nissan holds on to 2nd place in Puerto Rico auto market
July 6, 2015
During the first five months of 2015, Nissan has held on to second place among Puerto Rico’s automakers, with sales of 3,294 cars, representing a 10.3 percent market share, the company said.
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A.M. Best: P.R.’s economic struggles an ongoing challenge
July 6, 2015
Puerto Rico bonds have historically been well-received at issuance as they are triple tax-exempt, offering an alternative to investors that are free from local, state and U.S. federal taxes.
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UPS marks 30 years of Puerto Rico operations
July 2, 2015
This year marks UPS’s 30 years of operations in Puerto Rico, where it has achieved sustainable growth and shown a “commitment to service excellence on the island,” company officials announced Wednesday.
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Expedia expands P.R. presence with 1st local office
July 2, 2015
The Expedia group, one of the world's leading travel companies, announced this week the opening of its first local Puerto Rico office in San Juan.
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EPA to provide $200K for environmental job training
July 2, 2015
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck announced Wednesday that the agency has selected nonprofit PathStone Corp., to receive $192,300 to provide green job training in Puerto Rico.
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Liberty to host ‘Blood for Sharks’ blood drive event
July 2, 2015
To celebrate Discovery Channel’s Shark Week 2015, Liberty Puerto Rico will hold Blood for Sharks,” a blood drive campaign to benefit the Puerto Rico Blood Bank at Río Piedras Medical Center on July 2-3, the company announced.
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Puerto Rico gets $180K for reemployment services
June 30, 2015
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday it has awarded $80 million to workforce agencies in 44 states and in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia to provide re-employment and eligibility assessments.
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FHLBNY opens 2015 board of directors election process
June 29, 2015
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York recently began formally soliciting nominations for candidates to serve on its board of directors for terms starting Jan. 1, 2016, the FHLBNY announced.
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Columbus Communications donates $120K to nonprofits
June 29, 2015
Columbus Communications and its local division Columbus Business Solutions recently delivered a donation of $60,000 each to Hogar Infantil Divino Niño Jesús in Luquillo and Hogares Teresa Toda in Canóvanas, from the proceeds of the 8th edition of its Charities Golf Tournament.
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Treasury ‘ready’ to handle sales tax rate increase
June 24, 2015
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department is prepared to handle the change rate of the Sales and Use Tax to 11.5 percent, from the current 7 percent, when it goes into effect July 1, agency Secretary Juan Zaragoza said Tuesday.
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True Value signs National Lumber & Hardware in P.R.
June 24, 2015
True Value Company on Tuesday announced National Lumber and Hardware as the newest purchasing partner of the cooperative.
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Del Caribe Colors opens its doors in Carolina
June 24, 2015
Del Caribe Colors, a new paint shop for cars, recently opened its doors at Sabana Gardens Industrial Park in Carolina, following a $300,000 investment. The store is a division of Suzuki Del Caribe Inc.
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Truenorth Corp. wins high accolade from Microsoft Corp.
June 22, 2015
Truenorth Corporation announced it has won the 2015 International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners LATAM Cloud Partner of the Year Award.
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