Burson-Marsteller named LatAm ‘Agency of the Year’
May 2, 2013
The Holmes Report has named global public relations firm Burson-Marsteller the “2013 Latin American Agency of the Year.” This recognition comes to the firm after a year of growth and award-winning work in the Latin American region. The Holmes Report will present the award at its annual SABRE Awards Dinner on May 7 in New York City.
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2nd edition of ‘Caguas Compite’ program underway
May 2, 2013
The Caguas municipal government and its business development support office, PromoCaguas, announced Wednesday the start of the second edition of the “Caguas Compite” microenterprise incubation program.
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Solar Universe opens 1st franchise in Puerto Rico
May 2, 2013
California-based solar franchising company Solar Universe announced Wednesday the opening of its first international franchise in Puerto Rico by local entrepreneurs, Luz and William Rodríguez.
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Puerto Rico lawmakers begin reviewing proposed budget
May 1, 2013
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank President Javier Ferrer told lawmakers Tuesday that without the necessary measures, the institution he heads will not have the capacity to float petitions by public corporations by summer.
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Puerto Rico dairy farmers protest over use of imported milk in local production
May 1, 2013
Puerto Rico dairy farmers took to the streets Tuesday to protest against the Suiza Dairy processing plant for its alleged use of imported milk for its products, including certain branded milk and other by-products.
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Engineers and Surveyors marking 75th anniversary
May 1, 2013
The College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico is getting ready to celebrate its 75th anniversary this month, with a series of events to commemorate the milestone.
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Oriental honored for ‘significant commitment’ to Puerto Rico
May 1, 2013
Oriental Bank received the “Excellence in Quality Banking Award” from the Puerto Rico Products Association last weekend, for supporting local entrepreneurship and for its outstanding contribution to the local economy.
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Ford offers ‘Extended Service Plan’ on new vehicles
May 1, 2013
Automaker Ford announced Tuesday it is offering its new Extended Service Plan as an added perk with the purchase of a new Focus, Fiesta or Fusion through June 2, 2013. The plan covers eight maintenance visits and part replacement for three years, or 36,000 miles.
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Appellate Court clears way for Hugo Neu recycling complex
April 30, 2013
Hugo Neu Americas Recycling Complex officials said Monday the company “is closer” to completing its permitting process, after the Appellate Court denied a petition by Schnitzer Puerto Rico Inc. to reconsider its previous decision of granting permission to the proposed $80 million operation.
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Popular grants $2.5M for eco-friendly medical facility in Rincón
April 30, 2013
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico recently approved $2.5 million in financing to Rincón Health Center Inc. for the construction of the Costa Salud community health center in the western municipality of Rincón.
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Appointments in Avaya, Bella Group, Courtyard Marriott
April 30, 2013
Edgardo Rivera appointed new GM for Avaya Puerto Rico Avaya announced the appointment of Edgardo Rivera as general director for its Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands operations. His responsibilities will include country management and working closely with clients and channel partners to maintain the current client base as well as the conversion of potential […]
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PRMA, Polytechnic Univ. present Quest 2013
April 30, 2013
The Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association, in conjunction with the Polytechnic University, will host QUEST 2013, an initiative that for the past 10 years has served as a forum for companies looking to further their competitiveness through continuous improvement.
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Ad agencies gear up for 32nd ‘Cúspide’ awards
April 29, 2013
The Puerto Rico Advertising Agencies Association is getting ready to celebrate its 32nd edition of the “Cúspide Advertising Festival 2013,” when it will honor the island’s best ad campaigns. The event taking place May 2-4 will also integrate an educational track and a television special, organizers said.
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Tiny St. Kitts & Nevis enjoys hotel, cruise-ship bonanza
April 29, 2013
The twin-island nation of St. Kitts & Nevis — one of the world’s smallest independent countries — will add some 1,000 upper-end hotel rooms to inventory during 2013, said Prime Minister Denzil Douglas.
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Puerto Rico’s Destilería Serrallés gets top exporter honor
April 29, 2013
For the past six years, Destilería Serrallés has experienced consistent growth, achieving nationwide distribution of its flagship product, Don Q, in the United States, and breaking into international markets including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Mexico and Panama. This growth has led the Puerto Rican company to exceed sales of 300,000 exported cases per year.
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