P.R. Community Foundation grants $51K+ to 77 teachers in 20 towns
November 11, 2019
The Puerto Rico Community Foundation recently granted 77 mini-donations totaling $51,875 to public school teachers in 20 towns to reinforce literacy through active and creative student learning. The educators, who teach elementary, intermediate, and higher at 43 schools, received mini-donations of between $360 and $700 in funds granted by the Central Florida Foundation and the […]
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De la Cruz nabs 3 Gold Clio, Silver Effie and a Lion award from Cannes
November 8, 2019
De la Cruz recently prevailed at important international competitions receiving three Gold Clio, a Silver Effie and a Lion from Cannes, which place the agency among the 20 most creative agencies from the Ogilvy network in the world. “Having the honor to get on stage one on one, with the world’s principal agencies such as […]
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Burlington opens 12th location in P.R. at Plaza Las Américas
November 7, 2019
Off-price retailer Burlington Stores announced the upcoming opening of its 12th store in Puerto Rico at Plaza Las Américas, on Nov. 15. The new 60,264 square-foot Burlington store will offer brand-name merchandise for the family and home, at low prices. This new store has hired approximately 200 associates, elevating its total employee roster to 1,000 […]
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JetBlue expands free entertainment lineup with launch of new onboard content partners
November 7, 2019
JetBlue is providing customers with more inflight entertainment options based on their feedback with the launch of its newest onboard offerings from Showtime, Spotify, Inscape and PressReader. Starting this month, customers onboard the airline’s HD touchscreen-equipped aircraft can access full seasons of shows from Showtime, podcasts from Spotify, the day’s biggest headlines from PressReader, curated […]
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Supermercados Amigo pumps $7.8M to improve shopping experience at its 12 stores
November 6, 2019
Supermercados Amigo announced it invested $7.8 million in the remodeling of its 12 stores islandwide to improve the shopping experience through innovation. As part of the renovation, stores have new paint and signage on the outside and inside, as well as a mini deli area, refrigerators with fresh-cut fruits and a greater variety and quantity […]
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TRYP by Wyndham Isla Verde unveils $3M remodeled spaces
November 6, 2019
The TRYP by Wyndham Isla Verde boutique hotel unveiled the remodeling of its meeting and event rooms, located on the property’s penthouse level, following a $3 million investment General Manager Consuelo Carrero confirmed. The event area has 2,410 square feet of flexible space, with capacity for between six and 200 guests in their different configurations. […]
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New Denny’s restaurant opens in Guaynabo, Santa Isabel is next
November 6, 2019
Family casual dining restaurant chain Denny’s announced the opening of its 15th location in Puerto Rico, in Guaynabo, and plans to open another establishment in Salinas next year, at a combined investment of $3 million. Marpor Corporation, the local franchisee and operator of Denny’s restaurants in Puerto Rico, said the new restaurant in Guaynabo is […]
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Plaza Palma Real mall in Humacao reopens after $20M renovation
November 6, 2019
Plaza Palma Real in Humacao is marking its 25th anniversary with the unveiling of a $20 million renovation to its facilities, which were significantly damaged by Hurricanes Irma and María in September 2017, owners Retail Value Inc. confirmed. The mall expects to have some 50 tenants in operation before the end of 2020, mall executives […]
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PathStone marks 50 years transforming lives; Names P.R. native as CEO
November 5, 2019
Following 50 years of socio-economic contribution in the U.S. mainland and 20 in Puerto Rico, nonprofit PathStone Corp. is celebrating its track record of developing family and individual self-sufficiency by strengthening rural and urban communities. The organization has also appointed Puerto Rican Alex Castro, as CEO of the organization, promoting him from his current position […]
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Vigotsky Bilingual Academy launches Ricoh’s STEAM educational program
November 5, 2019
The Vigostky Bilingual Academy in Barceloneta implemented this semester Ricoh’s STEAM educational program, accessible to all students from kindergarten to eighth grade, school director Eliezer Morales said. Faithful believer that dreaming big is the seed that will pay off in his professional careers, Morales found in Ricoh’s program the tools to sow — and cultivate […]
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P.R. manufacturing index drops to 43.8 in Sept., suggesting sector contraction
November 4, 2019
The Purchasing Managers Index for Puerto Rico’s manufacturing sector decreased to 43.8 in September but remained below the threshold level for the sixth consecutive month. A Puerto Rico Manufacturing-Purchasing Managers Index (PRM-PMI) reading below the threshold level suggests a contraction in the manufacturing sector with respect to the previous month. The New Orders and Employment […]
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McDonald’s supports employees through “Starting Point” initiative with INprende
November 4, 2019
McDonald’s Puerto Rico recently held the first year of “Starting Point” program that encourages personal and professional growth its restaurant employees. Through educational workshops facilitated by entrepreneurial entity INprende, employees from several parts of the island were able to access tools to develop their ideas or personal and professional projects. As a second phase of […]
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FirstBank trains 125 business owners in partnership with INprende
October 31, 2019
Looking to strengthening the operations of 125 local small business owners and to help improve Puerto Rico’s financial activity, FirstBank presented for its second year in a row its “1Éxito” (“One Success”) program, in partnership with INprende, through which FirstBank offered free business optimization workshops. The “1Éxito” training program began in 2018 as part of […]
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Claro launches on-the-go ‘TV Everywhere’ service for Claro TV customers
October 31, 2019
Telecommunications company Claro announced the launch of TV Everywhere, for its Claro TV IPTV customers, through which they may access their programming by streaming the channels they are subscribed to via the carrier’s application. Customers may access content through their mobile phone, tablet or computer, wherever they are, 24 hours a day. “With Claro TV […]
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Top Eliminator Dragster opens at The Outlet 66 Mall in Canóvanas
October 31, 2019
Thrill seekers in Puerto Rico have the chance to feel the ultimate in automotive acceleration with the majestic backdrop of El Yunque Rainforest at Top Eliminator Dragster Puerto Rico, located in the back parking lot of The Outlet 66 Mall. Race car enthusiasts visiting The Outlet 66 Mall can get a double shot of high-octane […]
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