DirecTV employees support Juncos children’s shelter
July 24, 2015
DirecTV Puerto Rico employees took a break from their jobs Thursday to provide dozens of children who are victims of abuse with materials and resources for the upcoming start of the new school year.
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DDR Corp. hosts back-to-school supplies collection drive
July 23, 2015
DDR Corp., owner and manager of 15 shopping centers in Puerto Rico, is inviting the general public to join its community effort, "This Back to School, Say Present,” which aims to collect and donate school supplies to several nonprofit organizations that need materials for school children under their care.
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SBA economic injury disaster loans available in P.R.
July 22, 2015
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Tuesday that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations located in Puerto Rico as a result of the drought.
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Segarra named to board of global trade organization
July 22, 2015
Global trade organization Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) has announced the appointment of Milton Segarra, CEO of Meet Puerto Rico to its board of directors.
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USDA announces funding, changes to biofuels program
July 21, 2015
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for funding under a program that supports the production of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biobased product manufacturing, agency Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
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CIAPR ’15 convention focuses on socio-economic growth
July 20, 2015
The development of infrastructure in Puerto Rico and the challenges faced by professional engineering and surveying are the main theme that the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico will focus on at its annual convention Aug. 6-9. Charting sustainable growth and socio-economic development of Puerto Rico will be discussed throughout the agenda of […]
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USDA designates 4 towns natural disaster areas
July 16, 2015
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Caguas, Gurabo, Juncos and San Lorenzo as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by drought conditions on the island.
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Niman Ranch expands into Puerto Rico
July 15, 2015
Niman Ranch, a community of more than 700 sustainable livestock farmers, announces Tuesday it has partnered with Provimi de Puerto Rico in Vega Baja to distribute its full product line of antibiotic and hormone-free fresh and prepared pork, beef and lamb meat throughout Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands.
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Caribe Hilton joins ISIC student partnership
July 14, 2015
The Caribe Hilton in San Juan has entered into a partnership with the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) Puerto Rico council to offer students a 10 percent discount off best available rates at participating Hilton Worldwide properties in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Triple-S Vida launches digital tools for agents, consumers
July 14, 2015
As part of a comprehensive redesign of its digital presence, Triple-S Vida announced the launching of a set of digital tools.
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Tyco Integrated Security opens office in Guaynabo
July 9, 2015
Security systems integrator Tyco Integrated Security recently opened a new Puerto Rico office at the Amelia Industrial Park in Guaynabo.
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TransCita launches program for co-op’s, associations
July 7, 2015
TransCita, a company that provides transportation to health providers, announced the launch of its new program “TransCita Asiste,” directed at all Puerto Rico co-op’s and associations.
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USDA opens call for rural economic development funding
July 7, 2015
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for loans and grants to support business expansion create jobs and increase economic opportunities in rural communities.
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Nissan holds on to 2nd place in Puerto Rico auto market
July 6, 2015
During the first five months of 2015, Nissan has held on to second place among Puerto Rico’s automakers, with sales of 3,294 cars, representing a 10.3 percent market share, the company said.
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EPA to provide $200K for environmental job training
July 2, 2015
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck announced Wednesday that the agency has selected nonprofit PathStone Corp., to receive $192,300 to provide green job training in Puerto Rico.
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