Automaker Ford reported an increase in sales of 39 percent during the first quarter of 2011 in Puerto Rico, ranking second behind Toyota Puerto Rico, with 2,329 new units sold during the three-month period, Waldo Galán, general director of Ford International Business Development for Puerto Rico said Thursday.
Puerto Rico’s future success and prosperity depends on its ability to continue innovating to remain competitive and relevant, figure out a way to retain its strong talent pool and refrain from falling into the category of not being “business friendly,” said Michael Mussallem, CEO of Edwards Lifesciences to a standing-room-only group of executives Thursday.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced Thursday the appointment of Jaime Fernández Palacios as general manager for the Puerto Rico region, where the retailer operates 55 Walmart, Sam’s Club, Amigo and Súper Ahorro stores.
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