P.R. to send 1st delegation to Havana International Fair
August 26, 2016
Puerto Rico will be represented for the first time at the Havana International Fair, slated to take place on the neighboring island nation Oct. 31-Nov. 4, as a result of a effort between the Development and Commerce, the Puerto Rico Trade and Export Company and the private sector, it was announced Thursday.
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Olive Garden to hire 200 for Plaza Las Américas eatery
August 26, 2016
Looking to promote local economic development and job creation, Puerto Rican company Restaurant Operators Inc., announced it is looking to fill 200 slots at its fifth Olive Garden restaurant expected to open in early 2017 at the Plaza Las Américas mall in Hato Rey.
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Banco Popular clients can now use MasterCard in Cuba
August 24, 2016
Popular Inc. announced Tuesday that it is the second financial institution in the United States and the first in Puerto Rico to enable their credit cards for use in Cuba.
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AlChavo.com continues to expand, strengthen platform
August 24, 2016
Online accounting and payroll financial solutions firm AlChavo.com recently launched a new payroll module, while it continues to expand its local and foreign presence by the hand of Microsoft’s internet cloud “Azure,” the 16-year-old company announced Tuesday.
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Designer David Antonio opens new store in Paseo Caribe
August 23, 2016
Fashion designer David Antonio announced Monday the opening of his new store in Puerta de Tierra’s Paseo Caribe, a 1,500 square-foot space that will generate a combined 12 direct and indirect jobs.
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Plaza Provision CEO nabs sustainability award
August 23, 2016
Roberto Cimino, CEO of Plaza Provision Company has been awarded the “Leadership in Sustainability Award” from Viking Cold Solutions, in recognition of the San Juan-based company’s high-impact sustainable business accomplishments.
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Bill sparing health services from B2B tax vetoed
August 22, 2016
The Association of Insurance Companies of Puerto Rico (known as ACODESE for its Spanish acronym) blasted Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla’s decision to veto House Resolution 2698, which would have confirmed the exemption of medical services from the 4 percent business-to-business tax.
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P.R. pesticide distributors settle with EPA, fined $210K
August 19, 2016
Under a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, two pesticide distributors, Superior-Angran LLC and Superior Angran Caribbean Inc. of Guaynabo, will come into compliance with the Clean Air Act and federal pesticides law, the agency announced Thursday.
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PRABIA, Pontifical Univ. ally to further science, biotech
August 18, 2016
As part of a shared commitment to promoting and supporting education, research and community outreach, the Puerto Rico Agricultural Biotechnology Industry Association (PRABIA) and the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico entered a general collaborative agreement to foster and provide opportunities to students majoring in science and biotech fields.
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PR scientist among 65 women in STEM award winners
August 17, 2016
Puerto Rico native Mónica I. Feliú-Mójer, vice-director for Ciencia Puerto Rico and Science Outreach Program Manager for iBiology, has been selected to receive the 2016 Inspiring Women in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, CienciaPR announced Tuesday.
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Embassy Suites by Hilton PR marks 20th anniversary
August 17, 2016
Embassy Suites by Hilton, which raised its flag in Puerto Rico in December 1996, is marking two decades of history on the island with a series of events at its Isla Verde and Dorado properties this year, leading up to a gala benefit next year, hotel officials said.
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Open Mobile to hold massive phone recycling program
August 15, 2016
Wireless service provider Open Mobile announced a massive recycling program at its 18 stores throughout Puerto Rico, where it will be receiving all kinds of phones, of any company and in any condition.
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Puma Energy Caribe launches new gas product
August 12, 2016
Puma Energy Caribe announced Thursday the availability of a newly formulated gas product, Puma with Hitec 6600, an additive that introduces premium benefits to regular (87 octane) and premium (93 octane) gasoline at service stations in Puerto Rico.
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TOTE Maritime P.R. completing equipment upgrades
August 10, 2016
TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico has begun implementation of major equipment upgrades aimed at keeping their fleet the youngest in the Puerto Rican trade market, the shipping company announced Tuesday.
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SBA, AARP renew ‘Summer of Encore Mentoring’ events
August 10, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP announced Tuesday they have renewed their “Summer of Encore Mentoring” educational events targeting entrepreneurs over the age of 50 who want to start or grow their small business.
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