El Yunque announces plans to revitalize visitors center
August 30, 2017
El Portal Visitors Center in El Yunque National Forest will be closed temporarily for annual maintenance starting in September to begin the first phase of a revitalization project that will conclude in 2019 with a renovated Visitor Center, officials said.
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FirstBank grants $5.1M loan for new Manatí ER
August 29, 2017
FirstBank has granted a $5.1 million loan to Manatí Medical Center to finance the extension and renovation of its Emergency Room, in support of its consistent growth in the northern part of the island.
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Small businesses urged to comment on SBA regulations
August 29, 2017
Linda McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, today encouraged small businesses to comment on the Federal Register notice posted earlier this month in response to President Trump’s Executive Order 13777, which aims to ease the burdens placed on America’s small businesses.
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Gov’t hosts meeting to boost local contracting prospects
August 29, 2017
Federal government procurement officers met Monday with Economic Development and Commerce Secretary Manuel Laboy-Rivera to create alliances and outline a joint action plan to help increase federal contracting from Puerto Rican companies.
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Women entrepreneurs complete business training
August 28, 2017
Forty women entrepreneurs graduated from the Women's Business Training Program offered by the Sila M. Calderón Foundation, nonprofit officials announced.
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Open Mobile chooses Interop Technologies for upgrades
August 25, 2017
Open Mobile, one of Puerto Rico’s five wireless carriers, has chosen Interop Technologies, a global provider of advanced communication networks and cloud-based managed services, to integrate virtualized internet-based technology into its network.
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SBA launches new easier to navigate HUBZone maps
August 24, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration launched new Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) maps via Google Chrome that are “a little bit easier” to navigate for small business owners, the agency said Wednesday.
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Vesalius medicinal cannabis clinic opens in Río Piedras
August 24, 2017
Pharmacist John Reyes, who has 33 years of experience, opened a medicinal cannabis clinic in Río Piedras called MC Logistics, operating under the Vesalius network.
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AutoGrupo launches mobile app for car sale referrals
August 24, 2017
Auto dealership AutoGrupo announced Wednesday the launch of a new mobile app that seeks to strengthen its referral program for the purchase of new or used cars.
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‘Globilizing your website’ to cover strategies for exports
August 24, 2017
Companies that export or are considering exporting to increase sales in the international market, may benefit from learning digital strategies and resources available at the upcoming “Globilizing your website” conference.
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Liberty Business provided connection to transmit eclipse
August 23, 2017
Liberty Business helped thousands of people view Monday’s historic solar eclipse live, on television and on the internet, by providing fiber optic connection to the "Live Solar Eclipse 2017" event at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
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Puerto Rican firm Robot Florida marks 1st anniversary
August 22, 2017
Following a year full of expectations, Robot Florida marked its first anniversary exceeding its sales and market positioning goals in Orlando, FL, where it recently inaugurated new offices.
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Velázquez secures bill to assist PR Education Dept.
August 21, 2017
Through the annual appropriations process, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has secured language directing the Department of Education, to work closely with Puerto Rico to identify and address technical assistance needs, her office announced.
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AAFAF issues updated RFQs related to GDB restructuring
August 21, 2017
The Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority, or AAFAF, updated two requests for qualification (RFQ) for roles related to the Government Development Bank’s restructuring support agreement, which were originally posted on its website Aug. 11.
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Wovenware in Inc. 5000 annual ranking for 3rd year
August 18, 2017
San Juan-based Wovenware, a provider of smart software solutions, announced that for a third year it has been named to the Inc. 5000, the annual list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, published by Inc. Magazine.
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