Redbox raising daily DVD rental fees by 20%
October 27, 2011
First it was Netflix and now its Redbox’s turn to raise movie rental rates. The self-service kiosk operator will raise daily rental charges on DVD’s by 20 percent, to $1.20, from the current $1, effective Monday.
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$11M cancer therapy center opens in Humacao
October 24, 2011
The Instituto de Radioterapia del Este, a radiotherapy cancer treatment center featuring the most advanced and innovative technology recently opened in Humacao, following an $11 million investment. Owners promise quicker treatments with the best success rates in Puerto Rico, Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Fortuño signs law to move ‘Science District’ forward
October 21, 2011
Governor Luis Fortuño turned into law Thursday a bill to stimulate science and technology through the creation of the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research District and boost the financial support given to the Science, Technology and Research Trust.
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Hoopster Barea using image, sponsorship deals to benefit foundation
October 17, 2011
Puerto Rico has always had a soft spot for its outstanding athletes, including advertising and marketing executives, which recently have been hot on the pursuit of one particular player, NBA Point Guard José Juan Barea.
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HMS Puerto Rico expands presence in hospital market
October 12, 2011
Tennessee-based Healthcare Management Systems Inc. is significantly expanding its presence in the Puerto Rico market with the establishment of a new office in San Juan to continue building on its relationship with the University of Puerto Rico Hospital and other medical facilities, company officials said Tuesday.
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EnterPRize picks 15 semifinalists in business plan competition
October 10, 2011
Grupo Guayacán’s 2012 “EnterPRize” business plan competition has selected the top 15 semifinalists, after sifting through a high number of “great ideas and executive summaries received,” the organization announced.
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Public relations professionals convening this weekend
October 5, 2011
The Puerto Rico Association of Public Relations Professionals will be hosting its 23rd anual convention this weekend, Oct. 7-8, with an agenda full of a wide range of lectures and panels that includes more than 20 speakers who will discuss trends and technological and social changes that are playing into current communication efforts.
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1st local WordPress conference planned for Caguas in November
September 26, 2011
WordPress, one of the most popular personal publishing software platforms on the Internet, will be hosting its first ever “WordCamp” conference on the island Nov. 12, in conjunction with the Turabo University and the municipality of Caguas, News is my Business learned
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High energy costs spark online grassroots movement, possible bill boycott
September 23, 2011
A movement that has been brewing on Facebook for the past two weeks driven by Todo PR contra el Abuso de la AEE (All of Puerto Rico against PREPA’s abuse), could result in thousands of consumers disputing their energy bills in coming months, as a way of pressuring the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority into lowering energy costs.
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Judge grants injunction in Britto copyright suit
September 15, 2011
In a hearing at the U.S. District Court Thursday, Judge Gustavo Gelpí granted Britto Romero’s request for a preliminary injunction to ban the sale of counterfeit products bearing his colorful artworks.
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5 local companies among P.R.’s 10 most reputable
September 15, 2011
A good reputation is one of the most valuable assets to have, whether as an individual or a corporation. Without that, it is tough to survive as an entrepreneur or a Fortune 500 player. In Puerto Rico, there are 10 companies that have a commanding lead when it comes to how consumers perceive them, and are evenly split between local and international operations.
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Britto sues 200 local shops, wholesalers to snuff out counterfeits
September 14, 2011
Pop Artist Romero Britto is looking to eliminate thousands of counterfeit items bearing his bright and colorful copyrighted designs from the Puerto Rico market through a federal civil lawsuit filed against nearly 200 local wholesalers and retailers for copyright and trademark infringement. In the complaint filed on Aug. 31, the artist seeks millions in damages.
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More P.R. healthcare practitioners adopting e-record technology
September 6, 2011
The Puerto Rico Primary Care Association recently partnered with Alabama-based SuccessEHS to adopt electronic medical health record technology at participating community health centers, the most recent group of health practitioners to incorporate technology into their operations. The investment was not released.
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’11 EnterPRize business plan competition underway
September 1, 2011
Nonprofit group Grupo Guayacán Inc. announced Wednesday the Sept. 27 deadline to present executive summaries of new entrepreneurial projects as part of the seventh annual EnterPRize business plan competition. Winners stand to receive prizes in cash and services valued at $200,000.
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‘Project Generation E’ entrepreneurial program takes flight
August 29, 2011
How many times have you stopped at a red light only to be met with a group of youngsters collecting funds for their little league baseball team or to finance a trip to participate in off-island competition? Probably more than once.
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