AA tops list of ‘green’ airlines in Newsweek’s ’12 rankings
November 9, 2012
In its annual environmental list of the 500 largest publicly traded stateside companies, Newsweek ranked AMR Corporation, parent company of American Airlines, the best among U.S. airlines and the second best in the transportation and logistics category.
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Private sector makes post-elections call for unity
November 8, 2012
Now that the dust has settled on one of Puerto Rico’s most contentious political campaigns and elections, the island’s private sector is hopeful that government officials, especially Governor-elect Alejandro García-Padilla, will set aside partisan bickering to work together to re-energize and move the economy forward.
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2nd edition of ‘App Idol’ competition announced
November 8, 2012
“App Idol Reloaded,” the sequel to the application and video game design competition launched last year to uncover talented developers in Puerto Rico, will kick off next week, organizers announced Wednesday.
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Profit-growth guru shares insight with local executives
November 8, 2012
WorldNet Telecommunications recently invited business consultant Kent Billinsley, founder and president for The Revenue Growth Company, to share his knowledge, secrets and strategies on how to improve business revenue with local business leaders.
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CIAPR lobbies for ‘orderly’ renewable energy plan
November 6, 2012
The results of today’s elections will play a big role in the Puerto Rico School of Engineers and Land Surveyors’ plans and strategies for the coming year, not only in benefit of the organization’s 11,500 members, but for Puerto Rico in general.
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Oriental Fund confers $37K in grants to students, nonprofits
November 6, 2012
Responding to its belief that education opens the doors of progress, the Oriental Fund confered scholarships to college students and two grants to organizations working with financial education in communities worth a combined $37,000.
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Applebee’s honoring military with free Vets Day dinner
November 6, 2012
Applebee’s in Puerto Rico is inviting veterans and active military personnel to a free meal on Veterans Day this Sunday at its Plaza Las Américas, Mayagüez and Dorado restaurants.
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Moca food plant gets $200K for ‘green’ energy system
November 5, 2012
Hacienda Gosen, a food processing plant in Moca, will receive a $200,000 subsidy from the Agriculture Department to establish a solar energy system and two other mechanisms to recycle vegetable oil and waste, the agency announced.
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Evertec gets 15-year tax break, to invest $200M in Puerto Rico
November 5, 2012
Evertec Group, LLC has received a 15-year tax grant from the Puerto Rico government under the Tax Incentive Act 73 of 2008, in exchange for several long-term commitments including a $200 million investment during the life of the benefit, company officials said.
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Popular launches Mi Banco ‘app’ for Android devices
November 5, 2012
Six months after introducing its mobile banking application for the iPhone and iPod touch, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico announced the launch of the version for Android devices.
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AT&T customers can text aid to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
November 5, 2012
AT&T wireless customers seeking to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy along the hard-hit northeastern seaboard states can use their mobile devices to text donations to the American Red Cross, Salvation Army or American Humane Society, the carrier said.
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Scotiabank offers home-buying workshop
November 5, 2012
Scotiabank recently offered a workshop for customers and the general public on the steps to buy a property and the importance of establishing a budget.
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Liberty looks to take over OneLink this month
November 2, 2012
OneLink Communications will have a new owner before the end of November, when Liberty Cablevision of Puerto Rico expects to close its $585 million acquisition of the San Juan cable carrier and take over its operation, Naji Khoury, managing director of the buying company, said Thursday.
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Construction starts on $2M San Lorenzo hotel
November 2, 2012
The East-Central town of San Lorenzo is getting its first hotel in August 2013, with the completion of the Hacienda Muñoz Inn unveiled Thursday.
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Google: Puerto Rico searches peak as elections near
November 2, 2012
In the months leading up to the Nov. 6 elections, when Puerto Rico residents will decide this year’s heated race, Google searches on all matters related to the democratic process have been increasing by as much as 30 percent per week.
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