Puma Energy Global picks DDB Latina P.R. for ad push
July 18, 2016
Puma Energy Global announced that communications agency DDB Latina Puerto Rico has been appointed to design and execute a global marketing campaign to reposition its lubricants as "The New Standard" in the market.
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Molinos de Puerto Rico nabs top MIDA award
July 18, 2016
Molinos de Puerto Rico, the Caribbean arm of Ardent Mills', the flour-milling and ingredient company, was honored in June with the “Manufacturing Company of the Year” award from the Puerto Rico Chamber of Food Marketing, Industry and Distribution (known as MIDA by its Spanish acronym.)
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A.M. Best affirms ratings of MAPFRE PRAICO group
July 15, 2016
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating of “a” for San Juan-based MAPFRE PRAICO Insurance Company and an affiliate, MAPFRE Pan American Insurance Company, collectively known as the MAPFRE PRAICO Group (MPG). The outlook for each rating is stable.
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FirstBank employees create Spotify playlist for clients
July 15, 2016
FirstBank recently launched its profile on the Spotify digital platform that includes two playlists— “Get Together Bank” and “Relax Bank” — created by bank staff for customers as part of the “Experiences” brand campaign.
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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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