Art and creditors: Tactics from Detroit’s debt mediator
April 20, 2017
The Detroit Industry mural of the Mexican painter Diego Rivera rises magnificent, grandiose, at the atrium of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA).
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9 local researchers receive Science Trust grants
April 19, 2017
Nine local researchers were announced Tuesday as the winners of the 2017 edition of "Small Research Grants Program" sponsored by the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust.
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SME Digital Forum slated for April 27
April 19, 2017
The Sales and Marketing Executives Association is gearing up to present the most important digital marketing event on the island with visiting international and local experts on April 27, the trade group announced Tuesday.
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EPA orders improvements at Toa Alta landfill
April 13, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday ordered the Municipality of Toa Alta, along with current and past operators of the Toa Alta Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, to take immediate actions to address conditions at the landfill that may present potential threats to human health and the environment.
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Oversight Board issues RFP for CPA firm
April 12, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Ricoissued Tuesday a request for proposals for qualified and experienced certified public accounting firms interested in providing audit services for the federally appointed body in the future.
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CBP: Significant spike in counterfeit goods seized in PR
April 11, 2017
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) San Juan Field Operations confirmed Tuesday a significant increase of more than 300 percent in the seizure of counterfeit merchandise during the first two quarters of federal fiscal year 2017 compared to the same period in FY2016.
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Consortium for Clinical Investigation marks 1st year
April 6, 2017
The Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation (PRCCI), an initiative created and promoted by the Puerto Rico Trust for Science, Technology and Research, marks the first year of operations this month, executives announced Wednesday.
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Roselló signs Permitting Reform Act, simplifies process
April 5, 2017
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló signed Tuesday the Permitting Reform Act (Law 19-2017), that seeks to streamline the permitting process for businesses and promote new investments, job creation, and economic development on the island.
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Paralle18 opens call for 4th generation of startups
April 5, 2017
Parallel18 (P18) announced Tuesday the launch of its fourth open call, directed to innovative projects with a global vision that have a functional prototype, and are in the process of scaling their sales or operations.
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Oversight Board to discuss P.R.’s economic development
March 31, 2017
The Oversight Board’s sixth public meeting taking place today at the Puerto Rico Convention Center will focus entirely on the topic of Puerto Rico’s economic development, the federally appointed body announced Thursday.
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Oversight Board names Natalie Jaresko as exec. director
March 24, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced Thursday the appointment of Natalie Jaresko, a renowned finance and economics expert, as its new executive director.
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Moody’s: $450M cuts will be ‘difficult for UPR to absorb’
March 21, 2017
Moody’s Investor Service on Monday said the proposed $450 million in cuts to the University of Puerto Rico over the next three fiscal years are “credit negative because they will be very difficult for the university to absorb.”
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S&P affirms metropistas’ rating, keeps negative outlook
March 17, 2017
S&P Global Ratings on Thursday removed its CreditWatch negative placement on Autopistas Metropolitanas de Puerto Rico, LLC and affirmed its 'BBB-' rating on the company’s $435 million senior secured notes due 2035. The outlook is negative.
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Ticket Center marks 20th anniversary with new faciliities
March 15, 2017
Flanked by dozens of producers, artists, entrepreneurs and employees, Ticket Center — a local business dedicated to selling entertainment and sporting events in Puerto Rico — marked its 20th anniversary by inaugurating Tuesday its new facilities at La Terraza at the Plaza Las Americas mall in Hato Rey.
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Grupo Guayacán kicks off 11th edition of EnterPRize
March 14, 2017
Grupo Guayacán Inc. (GGI) announced Monday the official kick-off of its EnterPRize Business Competition which provides startups with access to an educational curriculum including workshops, mentoring, coaching, and the opportunity to compete for more than $100,000 in equity free seed capital from GGI and a group of corporate partners.
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