Puerto Rico’s Econ. Activity index -5.2% YOY in Dec.
February 11, 2014
Puerto Rico’s economic activity continued to spiral in December, when all four key components showed signs of contraction.
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Puerto Rico Jan. revenue haul at $664M; IVU at $129.9M
February 11, 2014
Puerto Rico’s General Fund revenue collections for the month of January amounted to $664 million, a figure that is $1 million less than the same period last fiscal year, but that Treasury Secretary Melba Acosta described as a “record.”
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Puerto Rico’s 1st multi-brand coupon insert coming in May
February 10, 2014
Things are tight, right? Money isn’t lasting as much as it used to? Do you find yourself increasingly scouring store ads for sales, just to stretch your budget? What if you could make your money go significantly further by incorporating simple strategies such as combining those store sales with manufacturers coupons?
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Millions will express their love with Colombian flowers
February 10, 2014
Colombian flower producers are gearing up for their most profitable holiday of the year, as Valentine’s Day rolls around Friday and millions are expected to express their love with some sort of a colorful bloom.
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Expert: Ad agencies must become their client’s allies
February 10, 2014
Author and publicist Tim Williams, who was in town last week to speak to members of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Puerto Rico, suggested that the industry must adopt a new mindset to become better allies to their clients in response to tightening budgers and changing landscapes.
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‘Code for America’ fellows to develop gov’t solutions
February 7, 2014
A group of Code for America (CfA) programmers will be helping the Puerto Rican government develop tools to address the island’s civic needs, CIO Giancarlo González and Science, Technology and Research Trust Executive Director Iván Ríos-Mena announced Thursday.
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Appointments at Sila Calderón Foundation, Dorado Ritz
February 7, 2014
This week's Corporate Ladder features appointments at the Sila Calderón Foundation and the Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
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SME Sales Summit to focus on educating sales forces
February 7, 2014
Recognizing that sales are the engine to move the economy forward, the Puerto Rico Sales and Marketing Association will present international speaker Milton Olave during its upcoming SME Sales Summit conference.
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Gov. García-Padilla unveils measures to address S&P cut
February 6, 2014
The governor also instructed agencies to accelerate infrastructure investment plans to revive the economy. In that vein, the government has identified $800 million in public and private investment in infrastructure projects that it will push aggressively.
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Private sector groups offer expertise in wake of S&P cut
February 6, 2014
The decision Tuesday by Standard & Poor’s to downgrade Puerto Rico’s rating to junk status has prompted swift reaction from private sector components, which have stepped forward to offer their expertise to help the government dig out of its fiscal hole.
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Puerto Rico’s co-op sector is ‘ready to face’ downgrade
February 6, 2014
Puerto Rico’s co-ops is ready to weather the storm expected from the decision by Standard and Poor’s to downgrade the island’s credit rating to junk, contrary to other economic sectors, which may be adversely affected, industry representatives said Wednesday.
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USDA opens ‘Climate Hubs’ across U.S., Puerto Rico
February 6, 2014
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Wednesday the creation of the first ever “Regional Hubs for Risk Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Change” at seven locations around the country, and Puerto Rico.
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S&P slashes Puerto Rico rating to junk; gov’t reacts
February 5, 2014
More than a year after warning about the possibility, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Tuesday made good on its word and cut its rating of Puerto Rico’s general obligation debt to 'BB+' from 'BBB-,' pushing it to the highest junk level status.
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Private sector trade groups discuss S&P downgrade
February 5, 2014
As word of the decision taken by Standard and Poor’s to downgrade Puerto Rico’s credit rating to junk level, the island’s biggest trade groups spoke out. Following are their individual statements.
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Oriental Bank starts 50th year with strong balance sheet
February 5, 2014
Oriental Bank kicked off the start of its 50th anniversary celebration Tuesday by highlighting its strong financial performance, its track record of bringing innovative financial services to Puerto Rico, and its heritage helping build strong communities.
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