Google raises $2M in 24 hrs. for Hurricane Irma relief
September 15, 2017
Internet giant Google raised $2 million in less than 24 hours to help victims of Hurricane Irma, which tore through the Caribbean last week, leaving a trail of destruction and thousands of affected people who need urgent help.
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Oriental to waive late fees for September loan payments
September 14, 2017
OFG Bancorp announced that its Oriental Bank subsidiary will not charge late-payment fees for September loan payments, extending the grace period for a maximum of another 30 days.
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USDA lets USVI use SNAP benefits to buy hot foods
September 14, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a temporary waiver that will allow participants in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the U.S. Virgin Islands to buy hot foods with their benefits through Nov. 13.
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NY-based startup looks to bring solar street lights to PR
September 14, 2017
New York-based clean tech company EnGoPlanet, which produces Smart LED Solar street light poles and Smart Solar Benches announced it will work with local communities to deliver its off-the-grid solar solutions to areas affected by Hurricane Irma.
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Green Energy Fund application deadline set for Oct. 27
September 14, 2017
The State Office for Energy Public Policy (OEPPE, by its initials in Spanish) announced it has postponed the deadline to apply for Green Energy Fund incentive to Oct. 27.
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PR auto sales show 5.9% growth in August
September 13, 2017
Puerto Rico’s car dealers sold 7,209 new vehicles in August, representing a 5.9 percent year-over-year growth, the United Group of Automobile Importers said.
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Frente por PR continues to lobby DC lawmakers
September 13, 2017
The Frente por Puerto Rico’s subcommittee on tax reform on Tuesday visited 11 U.S. House and Senate offices asking for Puerto Rico’s inclusion in the federal tax reform.
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CofC opens collections center at its OSJ HQs thru Sept. 14
September 12, 2017
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce (CofC) announced Monday it is opening a collections center at its Old San Juan headquarters to help patients from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean affected by Hurricane Irma.
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Molson Coors donates $25K, canned water to Red Cross
September 12, 2017
To help those affected by Hurricane Irma, Molson Coors has donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico.
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USDA seeks to fund new agricultural product developers
September 12, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants to help farmers, ranchers and producer-based businesses nationwide develop new product lines.
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Institutions announce closings ahead of Hurricane Irma
September 5, 2017
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Forum to discuss impact of IIoT on PR companies
September 4, 2017
The “Reliability World Caribbean 2017” forum, organized by reliable reliability services company VIBRA is slated to take place Sept. 28-29 at the Caribbean Club in Cidra.
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FirstBank launches holiday sweepstakes
September 1, 2017
As a preamble to the Christmas season, FirstBank customers who use their ATM debit card until Jan. 13, 2018, will have the opportunity to participate in the "Win with FirstBank" contest.
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Starbucks invests $500K in new Montehiedra shop
August 31, 2017
Starbucks Puerto Rico opened its 24th store at The Outlets at Montehiedra mall’s food court, following a $500,000 investment, Baristas del Caribe announced Wednesday.
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Triple-S, Optum partner on digital innovation strategy
August 31, 2017
Triple-S Salud has selected Optum to implement a digital innovation strategy that will help it enhance services to its members, clients and providers.
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