P.R.-based franchisees receive highest honor in FastSigns System
February 13, 2019
José Corujo, Juan A. Rivera, and Teresa Caballero, Master Franchise Owners of FastSigns Puerto Rico, which includes three locations, recently received national recognition as the recipients of The FastSigns Award at the 2019 FastSigns International Convention recently held in Orlando, Florida. Company executives said the award, which is the most prestigious recognition in the franchise […]
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Agriculture allocates $256K to promote goat, sheep milk and meat production
February 12, 2019
The Puerto Rico Agriculture Department’s Administration for the Development of Agricultural Enterprises has allocated $256,000 to promote growth and development in the island’s Small Ruminants production industry. Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores described the move as important for the sector “after the Department succeeded for the first time last year, in organizing the sector with a […]
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AGC-PR swears-in Abrams as new president for ’19
February 11, 2019
The Puerto Rico Chapter of the Association of General Contractors of America (AGC-PR) recently swore in Alejandro J. Abrams as its president for 2019. In his inaugural message the civil engineer emphasized the importance of strengthening relationships between the private construction sector and federal and Puerto Rico government agencies in charge of managing and administering […]
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Oracle seeks Puerto Rican students to participate in new internship program
February 8, 2019
Powered by a multidisciplinary group of current Oracle employees who had the opportunity to participate in previous editions of their internship and trainee programs, the software company is looking to recruit new participants, it announced. The internship program, called Generation Oracle, seeks to guide and train a generation of professionals for the future. The registration […]
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Rosselló meets with HUD officials for rebuilding efforts status talks
February 7, 2019
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson met with Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló at HUD Headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to discuss the status of Puerto Rico’s rebuilding efforts following the 2017 hurricanes. During the 30-minute meeting, Carson was joined by Acting Deputy Secretary Brian Montgomery, who oversees the disaster recovery program at […]
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Truenorth Corp., TimeXtender partner to offer Discovery Hub service in Caribbean
February 6, 2019
Truenorth Corporation, a full-service business and technology solutions provider, has announced a new partnership with TimeXtender, a recognized global software company that enables instant access to any type of data in the organization to support advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. This agreement allows Truenorth Corporation to offer Discovery Hub by TimeXtender to its existing and […]
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P.R. Telecom Bureau announces new electronic filing procedure
February 6, 2019
Looking to standardize procedures and seek greater efficiency, Puerto Rico Telecommunications Bureau President Sandra Torres announced the availability of electronic document filing for ongoing proceedings at the agency. As established in Resolution No. 2019-OA-0001, as of Mar. 1, 2019, the new filing system will be required for all telecommunications, cable television and satellite companies, as […]
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Planet Fitness reopens Escorial, Ciudadela gyms after $3M remodel
February 5, 2019
Planet Fitness invested $3 million to reopen its gyms located at the Escorial Shopping Center in Carolina and Ciudadela in Santurce, company executives announced. “Our members have collaborated at all times and have understood that it was necessary to make these changes to have facilities at the level of what they deserve,” said Rick Sciacca, […]
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Marriott, Hamilton in P.R. celebrate intimate evening to support arts, music
February 4, 2019
Paying tribute to the powerful music of Hamilton, Marriott International recently celebrated the local artists and music community with a cocktail at the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. The resort hosted an intimate event for loyalty members, guests and VIPs who attended and celebrated Marriott’s collaboration with Hamilton, which ended its nearly three- […]
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AeroNet launches AeroFiber — 100% fiber optic-based business connectivity solution
February 4, 2019
Puerto Rico high-speed business internet service provider recently launched its 100 percent fiber optic-based business connectivity solution named AeroFiber. The new product is aimed at further improving its already robust network with additional bandwidth, improved reliability, and faster speeds, AeroNet President Gino Villarini said. “AeroFiber is the new fiber internet for businesses that want and […]
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Acai Express looks to license 50 franchise locations in U.S. mainland
February 4, 2019
The Acai Express chain is stepping up its expansion outside Puerto Rico through the sale of franchises. The first location opened in Rockaway Township in New Jersey, which will serve as its flagship location stateside, company executives said. “This is the first location with the brand’s new image and that uses the new restaurant concept, […]
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Tod’s opens 1st boutique in P.R. at The Mall of San Juan
February 4, 2019
Accessories etailer Tod’s recently opened its first boutique in Puerto Rico, at The Mall of San Juan. There are two large shop windows dedicated to the Tod’s women’s and men’s collections, which are presented in a unique selling space of about 2,800 square feet, organized on one floor. The store will feature the retailer’s latest […]
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McConnell Valdés LLC opens office in Miami
February 1, 2019
McConnell Valdés LLC, the largest law firm in Puerto Rico, has expanded its operations by establishing an office in Miami. With this, McV reinforces its expansion plan and continuous growth, the firm stated in a press release. The newly opened office offers legal services to a diverse client roster that range from individuals to financial […]
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Recognized brands open call for women interested in entrepreneurship
January 30, 2019
As part of the “When we support one another, we become more” initiative, six recognized brands in the local market announced an open call for women interested in participating in a training and coaching program to become entrepreneurs and establish their own businesses. Representatives for Special K, Lactovit, Carson Life, Colgate, U by Kotex and […]
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SBA extends deadline for ’19 National Small Business Week Awards nominations
January 30, 2019
Due to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Small Business Administration has extended the deadline for the 2019 National Small Business Week Awards nominations to no later than 3 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2019. “Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of small businesses, and the contributions they make to their […]
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