3rd McConnell Valdés/Antonio Escudero-Viera Scholarship awarded
October 1, 2019
The McConnell Valdés/Antonio Escudero-Viera Scholarship Program awarded its third scholarship to Gerardo G. Cintrón-Rosario, a second-year University of Puerto Rico Law School student. He is a full-time student who is also pursuing a master’s degree from the UPR’s School of Public Administration. He is also the executive director of the school’s Business Law Journal. Like […]
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CooPACA, alchavo.com partner to offer payroll service automation
September 27, 2019
Credit union CooPACA has partnered with payroll processing firm alchavo.com to offer fully automated services payroll processing to customers, CooPACA CEO William Méndez-Pagán announced. “Through this alliance, we became the first credit union in facilitating access to a robust cloud-based technology platform that automates payroll processing. Our customers have requested this service and we have […]
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Littler law firm introduces tool to help employers assess risk
September 27, 2019
Employment and labor law practice firm Littler announced the expansion of the Littler Pay Equity Assessment tool into the Puerto Rico market. The service analyzes compensation data and helps employers assess risk and proactively identify solutions to address the needs of Puerto Rico employers. It will also aid in compliance with local guidelines governing equal pay […]
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P.R. Community Foundation launches campaign focusing on hope
September 27, 2019
Focusing on the work achieved two years after Hurricane María, the Puerto Rico Community Foundation launched the “Hope lives in our communities” institutional campaign that highlights nonprofit’s efforts to provide access to drinking water, renewable energy, housing, economic development and education, among other areas. The campaign emphasizes that for 34 years, the island’s only community […]
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TecnoAbuelos launches workshops to teach technology to people 50+
September 26, 2019
TecnoAbuelos, a firm dedicated to offering digital education, is opening a call to nonprofit organizations that have active groups of adults over 50 who wish to learn the efficient management of smartphones and tablets through group workshops. The “Get on the digital route… Including technology to your lifestyle” event aims to benefit 10 organizations islandwide […]
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Polytechnic University receives $329K grant from U.S. gov’t
September 24, 2019
The Polytechnic University has received a $329,086 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, an office affiliated with U.S. Department of Commerce, to launch the “Capstone Startup Skills Initiative” pilot program. This program will offer an opportunity for several faculty members from the Georgia Institute of Technology to visit the island during the month of […]
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AT&T completes 700+ network upgrades in P.R. for better access to mobile internet
September 24, 2019
AT&T completed more than 700 upgrades to its wireless network in Puerto Rico from January through August, to provide better reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for customers and FirstNet subscribers, the carrier confirmed. From 2016 to 2018, AT&T invested nearly $350 million in its Puerto Rico wireless and wired networks, the carrier said. The […]
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P.R. to host CAPA Americas Aviation & LCCs Summit in ’20
September 24, 2019
CAPA – Centre for Aviation, a global market intelligence firm for the aviation and travel industry, announced the return of the CAPA Americas Aviation & LCCs Summit in 2020, with the 6th annual event to convene in San Juan, May 7-8, 2020. With the Puerto Rico Tourism Company as the main sponsor, the Summit will […]
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FirstBank Platinum Banking presents ‘Visiones Paralelas’ exhibit
September 20, 2019
FirstBank Plaatinum Banking Art Series will feature the “Visiones Paralelas” exhibit by artists Williams Carmona and Michaela Soto, at its Ashford Ave. branch in Condado through December, the financial institution announced. The exhibition features 30 pieces comprising paintings, sculptures and acrylics. “We started the FirstBank Platinum Banking Art Series initiative with emerging artists Eduardo Cabrer, […]
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P.R. recognized as ‘vanguard’ tourist destination at Skift Global Forum
September 20, 2019
Puerto Rico Tourism Co. Executive Director Carla Campos traveled to New York to share with travel and tourism executives the successful strategies used to achieve a “healthy recovery,” despite the complicated scenario of the past two years and the growth opportunities currently available in the industry. Campos was invited to speak during a workshop entitled […]
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OBoard to hold public hearing on economic development on Sept. 26
September 19, 2019
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico will hold a public hearing on economic development on Sept. 26 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, rooms 208 and 209 beginning at 1 p.m. The hearing will focus on the status and impact of the “Ease of Doing Business” reforms being carried by the government […]
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Kincentric opens P.R. office to offer human resources, advisory services
September 18, 2019
Chicago-based Kincentric, a company with expertise in engagement, leadership assessment and development, and Human Resources and talent advisory services, has recently being launched in the Puerto Rican market as a result of Aon’s agreement to sell businesses within its talent practice to Spencer Stuart, a global leading executive search and leadership advisory firm. The scope […]
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‘Best Lawyers’ guide accepting nominations for P.R. attorneys
September 18, 2019
“Best Lawyers,” the oldest and most respected guide to the legal profession, is currently accepting nominations for the 8th edition of The Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico. Nominations can be submitted by the general public, clients, other practicing lawyers, and marketing teams. Lawyers may not nominate themselves, the publication stated. All lawyers included in the […]
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Pharma-Bio Serv reports $5M in revenue for quarter ended July 31
September 17, 2019
Pharma-Bio Serv Inc., a compliance, project management and technology transfer support consulting firm based in Dorado announced revenue from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2019 of $5 million and $14.7 million, respectively. The results represent an increase of approximately $300,000 and $2.6 million, or 7% and 21%, respectively, when […]
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Ferries del Caribe Foundation expands scope to help Hurricane Dorian victims
September 17, 2019
The Ferries del Caribe Foundation has established a support system for victims of Hurricane Dorian, particularly in the islands of The Bahamas, the company announced. The Foundation will conduct a massive collection of essential items through the 27 Pep Boys store locations in Puerto Rico, where citizens will be able to deliver donations until Sept. […]
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