Minority suppliers, multinationals to meet this week
February 23, 2015
The Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council will celebrate the 13th edition the “2015 Opportunity Fair,” under the slogan “Economic Revitalization in Motion” at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the group announced.
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Claro freezes telecom service rate for the rest of 2015
February 20, 2015
Telecommunications service provider Claro announced Thursday it will freeze all of its mass market rates for wireless and fixed telephony, Internet and television services “in solidarity with the consumer’s economic situation.”
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DDB Latina Puerto Rico lands Puma Energy account
February 20, 2015
Puma Energy Caribe, LLC recently selected DDB Latina Puerto Rico to handle its advertising, public relations, media and digital platforms in the local market, developing strategic plans to solidify the brand and its leadership in the category, the agency announced Thursday.
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Lawmakers submit bill proposing virtual driver’s license
February 20, 2015
A pair of lawmakers presented Thursday a bill to amend the Puerto Rico Vehicle and Traffic Law to authorize the issuance, creation and use of the so-called virtual driver’s license, which would entail designing a mobile application to provide access.
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USDA announces funding for green energy projects
February 18, 2015
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Tuesday that rural agricultural producers and small business owners across the mainland and Puerto Rico can now apply for resources to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements.
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SBA launches LINC, new online matching tool
February 17, 2015
The Small Business Administration has launched a first-of-its-kind tool on the federal agency’s website that will allow entrepreneurs looking for a small business loan to get matched with an SBA lender.
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Méndez & Co.’s WorldClass program generates growth
February 16, 2015
The WorldClass Diageo Reserve program — an initiative that affords growth opportunities for participating professionals and establishments — has heightened Puerto Rico’s appreciation for the art of fine cocktails, Méndez & Co. executives said recently.
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Ex-NYC Mayor Giuliani to speak at Investment Summit
February 13, 2015
Former New York City Mayor and President of Giuliani Partners, Rudy Giuliani, will act as keynote speaker at the 2015 Puerto Rico Investment Summit, slated for Feb. 26-27 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
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UBS closing Guaynabo branch, consolidating in Hato Rey
February 12, 2015
UBS Financial Services Inc. will be closing its Guaynabo branch and consolidating the operation with its Hato Rey headquarters effective Feb. 20, the company announced Wednesday.
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ATH network donates $10K to 2 nonprofits in San Juan
February 12, 2015
The Red ATH, Puerto Rico’s main electronic payments and ATM network offered by EVERTEC, recently gave $5,000 each to nonprofits Hogar Ruth and Casa de Niños Manuel Fernández Juncos, collected through its “Share a positive message during Christmas” campaign.
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The House, Wine, Beer & More store opens in Condado
February 12, 2015
The House, Wine, Beer & More, a 6,200 square-foot haven for wine, beers and spirits lovers will open in the Condado sector of San Juan today, to offer more than 1,000 wines and sparkling wines of different wine regions and hundreds of beers and spirits from around the world, company executives announced.
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Anna’s Linens closing 3 of its 7 Puerto Rico stores
February 11, 2015
Home goods retailer Anna’s Linens — which made its local debut less than three years ago — is closing three of its seven stores in Puerto Rico, this media outlet confirmed Tuesday.
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Puerto Rico produces more than 1.2M pounds of rice
February 10, 2015
Agriculture Secretary Myrna Comas said during a Senate hearing Monday that Puerto Rico produces more than 1.2 million pounds of rice on about 350 acres of land as part of a Food Safety Plan launched by the current administration.
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Statistics Institute chief named to U.S. labor stats team
February 10, 2015
The Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Statistics Institute, Mario Marazzi-Santiago announced Monday that he has been appointed to serve as a member of Data Users Advisory Committee of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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LMM airport employees, crew get 15% discount at shops
February 10, 2015
Starting this week, all Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport employees, as well as airline crews, will be afforded a 15 percent discount on products purchased at convenience stores operated by the airport’s manager, Aerostar Airport Holdings.
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