Popular Auto Charity Golf Classic nets $371K for 30 nonprofits
May 8, 2019
Popular Auto recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Popular Auto Charity Golf Classic with a donation of $371,700 for 30 nonprofit organizations on the island. The event, which achieved a record number of players for a one-day tournament, was held at the Ocean Course and River Course, Wyndham Río Mar, and in the Coco […]
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Brands Of represents Caribbean in ‘World E-commerce Conference’ in Yiwu, China
May 8, 2019
Emerging e-commerce company Brands Of was invited for the second time last month to attend the “World E-commerce Conference” event organized by the government of Yiwu, China. The company held business meetings with organizations interested in importing Latin American products to the Chinese Asian market. In addition, Néstor Taveras, president of Brands Of, offered a […]
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Serrallés receives ‘World Class Distillery 2019’ award
May 7, 2019
Destilería Serrallés received the “World Class Distillery 2019” award by the World Spirit Award organization based in Austria, the company announced. Annually, this liquor industry guild evaluates spirits producers from around the world in various categories. In the recent competition, 117 distilleries were evaluated in more than 25 countries globally. Serrallés, with its headquarters in […]
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Senate approves creation of sales tax-free zones in San Juan
May 7, 2019
The Puerto Rico Senate approved Senate Bill 1263 that would establish the “Sales and Use tax-free zones in the capital city of San Juan,” authored by Sen. Miguel Romero. The measure seeks to authorize the municipality to designate areas where, for a minimum initial term of three years to a maximum initial term of five […]
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Abartys Health wins ‘Rise of the Rest’ business innovation competition
May 6, 2019
Abartys Health won the $100,000 investment from the Rise of the Rest Seed Fund for its project, after beating seven other finalist projects at the Museum of Contemporary Art in San Juan during the last stop of the “Rise of the Rest” tour and business competition. The panel of judges that evaluated the proposals presented […]
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’19 SME Digital Forum to focus on content, data, innovation on May 16th
May 3, 2019
The SME Digital Forum, organized by the Puerto Rico Sales and Marketing Executives Association, is slated to return to the Puerto Rico Convention Center May 16th with a lineup of speakers and the presentation of the most recent study on local digital and mobile habits. “This year, the SME Digital Forum’s educational program will expand […]
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Discover P.R. hosts events, meetings and conventions industry leaders
May 2, 2019
Destination Marketing Organization Discover Puerto Rico hosted members of the Event Industry Council organization in Puerto Rico to discuss how the island could become the mecca for their upcoming major events and conventions. As part of the programs developed by the council, they will host their board meeting for the first time in Puerto Rico […]
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El Yunque National Forest’s new mobile app helps educate, guide visitors
May 1, 2019
The U.S. Forest Service announced it has partnered with OnCell, a mobile communications company, to launch a mobile app for visitors. The free bilingual app allows visitors to take a self-guided tour of the natural and heritage sites within the forest using their personal mobile devices. El Yunque National Forest is utilizing the OnCell app […]
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FirstBank announces recruitment for FirstInternship Program
May 1, 2019
With the goal of offering academic-occupational opportunities and developing college students’ skills in a live environment, FirstBank is announcing their recruitment of participants in the new 2019 summer and September-December semester sessions of its FirstInternship Program. Eligible students may complete the internship application in the 1firstbank.com corporate website for either session, the financial institution announced. […]
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Veterans Business Outreach Center now has specialist in P.R. to serve military community
May 1, 2019
The U.S. Small Business Administration Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands district office announced that the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) serving SBA’s Region II, has appointed retired US Army Sgt. 1st Class Juan Marrero as VBOC Outreach Specialist in Puerto Rico. The VBOC program is a one-stop shop for transitioning or active duty service […]
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Agriculture Dept. recognizes ‘Farmers of the Year’ during ‘Puerto Rican Earth Week’
April 30, 2019
The Agriculture Department recognized the best farmers of the year, one from each of the agency’s eight regions, during a ceremony marking the 60th celebration of “Puerto Rican Earth Week.” “You have been selected to meet the most self-sacrificing job. What you have accomplished has taken you many years. Good and difficult,” Agriculture Secretary Carlos […]
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CBP agent and officer recruitment orientation returns to Plaza Las Americas
April 29, 2019
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is recruiting for the positions of CBP Officer, Border Patrol Agent and Air Interdiction and Maritime Interdiction Agents in select localities throughout the continental United States To answer questions and inquiries, CBP will have an orientation table at Plaza Las Americas, through May 4. The process of applying for employment […]
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OCIF launches awareness campaign on the importance of financial training
April 26, 2019
The Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions announced the launch of an educational campaign to promote financial education at all levels. The initiative, which has the slogan “Sal a Flote” as its title, emerges as part of the efforts carried out by the agency known as OCIF for its initials in Spanish during “Financial […]
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Delta to resume San Juan/Detroit route from Dec. ’19 to May ’20
April 25, 2019
Delta airlines announced it will resume its once-weekly direct route between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW ) and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) on Saturdays from Dec. 21 through May 2020. “We thank Delta for their trust and for remaining committed to growing its presence in Puerto Rico,” said Puerto Rico Tourism Company executive director […]
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Gov’t officials inaugurate student Research and Technology Development Center in Ponce
April 25, 2019
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce and the Municipality of Ponce inaugurated the Research and Technology Development Center in Ponce to promote the development of student research projects in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. “We celebrate that a project that began taking shape last year is now a reality, we’re joining […]
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