JWT San Juan, which has a strong track record in innovation and effectiveness in social media, was the most awarded advertising agency at the 2014 SME Digital Forum held last week.
Grupo Guayacán Inc. announced Tuesday the names of the 30 semifinalists that will compete for more than $100,000 through its EnterPRize competition, the largest business development competition in Puerto Rico that promotes the creation of companies and offers intense education to budding entrepreneurs who, more than developing an idea, seek to launch and grow successful companies.
VAPR Federal Credit Union inaugurated Tuesday its new $9 million, 7,000 square-foot headquarters on Route 177 in Guaynabo, which house administrative offices and a branch. Credit union officials offered details of the new investment during a news conference.
Oriental Financial Group’s banking division recently granted a $2.8 million loan to Alco High Tech Plastics, a manufacturing company in Corozal, through the Small Business Administration’s 504 program, it was announced Monday.
After more than 10 years promoting the ideas, creativity and critical thinking of developing artists, the Lexus Artists Scholarships program has taken a new turn this year in favor of the environment.
The second edition of Puerto Rico Restaurant Week is underway this week, with 40 participating restaurants offering some of their best dishes to local and visiting foodies.
The Puerto Rico Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America announced Thursday the availability of scholarships for electrical, civil and mechanical engineering students with a 3.0 or higher grade point average and economic need through the group’s Financial Assistance Program.
Krispy Kreme will celebrate the opening of its 600th international store and its 7th in Puerto Rico this weekend in Carolina. The store is set to open May 17 by local franchise partner Caribbean Glaze Corp., company officials said Wednesday.
As part of its commitment to educating clients and provide advice beyond investing, UBS Financial Services Inc. of Puerto Rico recently held its most recent “Speaker Series” workshop, featuring high-ranking company officials who shared their insight on financial issues that are locally relevant.
The problems at Doral Financial Corp. continued Tuesday, when it informed the Securities and Exchange Commission that it will be unable to file its first quarter results report for the period ended Mar. 31 this week, a day after the deadline passed.
Popular Inc. announced that during its annual meeting of stockholders held Tuesday, its shareholders approved the election of the four directors nominated for election by the Board of Directors.
Sea Star Line, LLC has selected Tideworks Technology Inc., a provider of full-service terminal management and planning software solutions, to implement its suite of terminal operating system solutions at its Jacksonville, Fla. and San Juan terminals.
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering the Hispanic community by igniting Hispanic youths' interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, announced Monday the appointment of new board Chair, Miguel Alemañy.
Over the weekend, Liberty Puerto Rico began offering the highly requested NBA TV sports channel to all of its Ultimate Plus and Ultimate Sports tier customers. Customers can tune into channel 180 in the Ultimate Plus tier and channel 280 in its High Definition lineup (HD) to access the channel’s lineup.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Thursday the availability of close to $40 million in funding to promote long-term economic growth and community vitality in rural areas, and is seeking applications through three community and economic development programs administered by its Rural Development division.
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