Denny’s invests $1.5M in 13th restaurant opening in P.R.
September 30, 2016
Marpor Corporation, operator of the Denny’s restaurant chain in Puerto Rico, announced Thursday the opening of its 13th location, at the Las Cascadas Hotel in Aguadilla, which will create 210 new direct jobs. The company invested $1.5 million in the new eatery that opens today.
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Toyota holds on to market share of 29.4% in P.R.
September 30, 2016
The current economic climate notwithstanding, the automotive industry continues to show a slow but steady sales pattern, with Toyota leading sales with its positive performance.
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‘Hackathon’ event rescheduled for Oct. 15-16
September 30, 2016
HackPR, a nonprofit comprised of students and young professionals promoting the development of technical skills through unconventional teaching methods, announced Thursday the new dates for the event that was postponed due to last week’s power blackout.
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US Labor Dept. awards $6M to P.R. for Zika recovery
September 29, 2016
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday the funding of a $6 million National Dislocated Worker Grant initial award to the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources to employ temporary workers to assist with recovery efforts after the Zika virus outbreak in the commonwealth.
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14th ‘Community Reinvestment Week’ slated for Oct. 3-7
September 29, 2016
The Puerto Rico Bankers Association will host the 14th edition of the Community Reinvestment Week Oct. 3-7, with a series of events under the "Tools for Sustainable Development" theme, organizers said Wednesday.
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CooPACA reopens Cruce Davila branch in Barceloneta
September 28, 2016
The Savings and Loan Cooperative of Arecibo (CooPACA, for its Spanish acronym) announced Tuesday the reopening of its branch located in Cruce Dávila in the municipality of Barceloneta, after a $1 million investment.
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Animus joins forces with LatinasRepresent for summit
September 28, 2016
The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), a coalition of the nation’s 40 preeminent Latino organizations, and ANIMUS have joined forces to share information about both the Latino Appointments Program and LatinasRepresent programs during the upcoming ANIMUS Summit.
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Fla. law firm probes P.R. muni bond recommendations
September 27, 2016
Tampa-based Mark A. Tepper securities law firm announced Monday it is investigating alleged claims against brokers and financial advisors for recommending Puerto Rico General Obligations (GO) and/or Puerto Rico municipal bonds.
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Online site gathers data for court auctions in P.R.
September 26, 2016
Looking to provide economic alternatives and new solutions to Puerto Rico and to attract different markets interested in investing on the island, E&S Group Inc. recently launched the new digital platform EdictosySubastas.com.
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Customs ‘Global Entry’ to be offered in St. Thomas Oct. 14
September 21, 2016
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Tuesday the availability of the mobile Global Entry enrollment center at the Cyril E. King Airport on Oct. 14.
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SBA opens call for ’17 Nat’l Small Business Week nods
September 20, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Monday it is now accepting nominations for its 2017 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year.
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MillerCoors partners with San Juan Bay Estuary Program
September 19, 2016
With an innovative technique for conserving water resources, MillerCoors employees and volunteers have created an alliance with the San Juan Bay Estuary Program to create a “Stormwater Garden” in the Condado Lagoon.
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Baby Boomers Expo marking 7th edition Oct. 8-9
September 19, 2016
The seventh annual edition of the Baby Boomers Expo will take place Oct. 8-9 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, when organizers will aim to draw 20,000 members of 50-plus crowd to get educated on issues affecting them, participate in health clinics, and more activities.
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Cervecera de Puerto Rico picks DDB Latina Puerto Rico
September 19, 2016
Cervecera de Puerto Rico announced the selection of advertising and integrated communications agency DDB Latina Puerto Rico for its main brand, the Medalla Light beer.
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Liberty opens new Plaza del Sol customer service center
September 16, 2016
Liberty Puerto Rico inaugurated Thursday its new Customer Service Center at Plaza del Sol Shopping Center in Bayamón to provide more convenience and efficiency to customers in the Bayamón area, the company announced.
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