Skechers, Shoe Carnival donate 3K pairs of new shoes
May 23, 2014
Skechers USA Inc. and retailer Shoe Carnival recently donated more than 3,000 pairs to kids attending nine elementary schools in Guaynabo.
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USDA has $35M in funding for better tech in rural areas
May 23, 2014
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Thursday that USDA is accepting applications for grants to enhance telecommunications and broadcast services in rural areas, including those in Puerto Rico.
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FirstBank provides financing to Assistive Technology
May 22, 2014
Looking to support of small and medium-sized businesses during these challenging economic times, FirstBank and the Small Business Administration jointly announced Wednesday the financing of a $226,000 commercial loan to Assistive Technology Specialists Inc., so that it can expand healthcare equipment sales and technological assistance to people with disabilities.
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USDA offers $44.3M in funds to support rural economies
May 22, 2014
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday it is accepting applications for loans and grants to support community development projects, kick-start business expansion and create jobs.
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JWT San Juan sweeps SME digital advertising awards
May 22, 2014
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.
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30 start-ups compete for $100K in seed funding, support
May 21, 2014
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.
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VAPR Federal Credit Union opens new $9M HQs
May 21, 2014
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.
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Oriental OKs $2.8M loan to Alco High Tech Plastics
May 20, 2014
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.
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Lexus scholarships for the arts take environmental twist
May 19, 2014
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.
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Puerto Rico Restaurant Week, JetBlue host tasting
May 16, 2014
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.
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AGC gives engineering students shot at scholarships
May 16, 2014
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.
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Krispy Kreme to open 600th int’l location in Carolina
May 15, 2014
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.
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UBS execs partake in most recent ‘Speaker Series’ event
May 15, 2014
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.
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Doral tells SEC it will not file 1Q14 report on time
May 14, 2014
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.
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Popular Inc. elects 4 directors during annual meeting
May 14, 2014
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.
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