Ad execs: ‘Puerto Rico’s creativity must go global’
July 26, 2013
Puerto Rico’s performance at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity — where it won a record 12 awards for locally produced campaigns — has set the bar high for the advertising industry, which is now looking to position the island at the forefront of global creativity.
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Statistics Institute promotes greater electricity transparency
July 23, 2013
The Puerto Rico Statistics Institute has requested the island’s inclusion in a monthly survey published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration that will allow more timely access to the evolution of Puerto Rico’s energy system, agency Executive Director Mario Marazzi said.
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Pres. Clinton in Puerto Rico for brief visit
July 16, 2013
President Bill Clinton arrived to Puerto Rico Monday afternoon to begin a brief 24-hour visit that includes an agenda of private meetings with government officials and supporters, as well as delivering a speech on the importance of renewable energy during a forum today.
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Citi, Puerto Rico Community Foundation join to boost microenterprises
July 8, 2013
The Citi Foundation and the Puerto Rico Community Foundation recently came together to launch the first “Citi Small Business Award” to recognize microfinance institutions, as well as small businesses and entrepreneurs that drive economic development island communities.
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Managing social media strategy requires training, proper software
June 26, 2013
The role that social media plays in today’s business world is gaining more ground with each passing day, making it crucial for companies to manage their online presence proactively and virtually in real-time.
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OSJ’s San José Church among ‘most endangered historic places’
June 19, 2013
The San José Church in Old San Juan has been identified among the 11 most endangered historic places in America, the National Trust for Historic Preservation said Tuesday.
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26 trade groups seek inclusion to solve fiscal problems
June 18, 2013
Representatives from 26 professional organizations from a cross-section of Puerto Rico’s economy, as well as thousands of businesses and workers, on Monday asked Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla and his administration for “transparency” and inclusion in the decision-making process to find solutions to the island’s precarious fiscal situation.
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Upgrades on the horizon for Marina Puerto del Rey
June 17, 2013
Less than five months after seeking bankruptcy protection, Marina Puerto del Rey in Fajardo has a new owner with big plans on the horizon for its newest Puerto Rico property.
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Senators file bill to promote ‘creative industries’
June 12, 2013
Senators Ramón Luis Nieves and José Nadal-Power announced Tuesday the filing of Bill 655 to promote "creative industries" in Puerto Rico, as a means of creating jobs and wealth.
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Grupo HIMA bidding for Madrid hospitals management contract
June 7, 2013
Puerto Rican hospital conglomerate Grupo HIMA is among three companies on the short list to take over the management of six public hospitals in Madrid, according to a televised report.
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2nd ‘Puerto Rico Radio Show’ set for the weekend
June 3, 2013
For the second consecutive year, Puerto Rico radio industry professionals are coming together to reaffirm the importance of radio and its standing as one of the island’s most influential media.
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Guayacán prepares Puerto Rico companies to expand
May 31, 2013
The Guayacán Venture Accelerator will select 10 local companies next month to participate in advanced executive education and feedback from local and international investors to support their expansion within and outside of Puerto Rico. The GVA program is run by Grupo Guayacán Inc., a nonprofit Puerto Rican venture capital fund manager.
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World innovation leaders gather in San Juan to discuss challenges
May 30, 2013
Global leaders in innovation will meet in Puerto Rico to discuss the challenges of competitiveness in a globalized environment during the “Tools that Drive New Paths to Prosperity” forum, taking place at the Caribe Hilton hotel today.
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Tous sues 177 Puerto Rico retailers over knock-offs
May 29, 2013
Tous — the Spanish design house known for its emblematic teddy bear — has filed a civil suit against 177 Puerto Rican businesses and individuals that have been allegedly selling counterfeit versions of its products, an illegal activity that has significantly undercut its local sales, News is my Business has learned.
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P3 Authority fields $2B in proposals from towns, agencies
May 27, 2013
The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnership Authority is currently reviewing 11 applications submitted by as many central government agencies and municipalities seeking to develop a variety of projects ranging from a women’s correctional facility to road extensions, requiring more than $2 billion in estimated investments.
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