Samsung, Banco Popular partner to launch Samsung Pay
July 13, 2016
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced Tuesday it is bringing mobile payment system Samsung Pay to Puerto Rico, supported by Banco Popular’s eligible credit cards.
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New car sales +3.8% YOY in P.R. in June, +1.4% so far
July 12, 2016
New car sales in Puerto Rico totaled 7,979 units in June, representing a growth of 3.8 percent over the same month in 2015, the United Automobile Importers Group (known as GUIA by its Spanish acronym), reported Monday.
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OBALearn nabs national business certification
July 7, 2016
OBALearn, an online learning company based in San Juan that provides training for the individual and corporate market in financial and cost management, has received the national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Development Council of Florida, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). “We’re proud […]
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Aerostar celebrates 3rd annual debris-removal event
July 6, 2016
Employees at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, along with representatives from different airlines and members of the airport community, celebrated their 3rd annual FOD (Foreign Object Debris) Walk with the goal of cleaning up ramps and other areas where airplanes operate.
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P.R Premium Outlets gets ’16 TripAdvisor nod
July 1, 2016
Puerto Rico Premium Outlets announced Thursday it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
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AGC hosts construction industry biz matchmaking event
June 30, 2016
The Associated General Contractors of America, Puerto Rico Chapter, recently held the third edition of its Business Match Making to connect general contractors with suppliers of products and services related to the construction industry, including sub-contractors.
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Walmart introduces ‘Walmart Pay’ at local stores
June 29, 2016
With the goal of making the process of paying for purchases easier and quicker, Walmart Puerto Rico is introducing “Walmart Pay” – a fast, easy and secure way for customers to pay with their smartphones in Walmart and Amigo stores islandwide, starting today.
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Taco Maker to invest $1.5M annually in local beef
June 29, 2016
The owners of the Taco Maker franchise in Puerto Rico, FransGlobal, announced this week its decision to buy the more than 50,000 pounds of beef consumed monthly at its 90 local restaurants from island farmers, representing an annual investment of some $1.5 million.
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Help for delinquent mortgagors headed to Gov.’s desk
June 28, 2016
Mortgage holders behind in their payments just got some help from the Puerto Rico Legislature though the bill still needs Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla's signature.
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Sacred Heart Univ. gets $40K contribution from AT&T
June 28, 2016
Sacred Heart University announced it has received a $40,000 contribution from AT&T to support 39 undergraduate scholarships.
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Toyota Foundation backs big ideas to help environment
June 27, 2016
For the 19th consecutive year, Toyota Foundation is accepting applications for its “Environmental Donations Program,” which provides funding to nonprofit entities that submit proposals aimed at environmental conservation.
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USDA has $52M for new Rural Energy Savings Program
June 24, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday the new Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) program that that will help rural residents conserve energy and save money on their utility bills.
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WorldNet Signs with Blue Coat Inc. for cloud security
June 23, 2016
Blue Coat Systems Inc., a provider of advanced web security solutions for global enterprises and governments, announced Wednesday it has signed an agreement with telecommunications provider WorldNet to offer customized cloud security service to the island’s business sector.
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Builders Assoc., Guayacán join to establish scholarship
June 23, 2016
The Puerto Rico Builders Association and Grupo Guayacán Inc. recently joined forces to establish a scholarship program for the trade group’s members through the Guayacán Fellowships Program.
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Insurer ASC launches new 100% online claim service
June 22, 2016
ASC, a Puerto Rico-based insurance company dedicated exclusively to providing compulsory liability insurance for vehicles, announced Tuesday a new service enabling customers to initiate and complete, completely online, the process of submitting a claim, as well as receive payment for the damage the same day of filing a claim.
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