Ana G. Méndez Univ. System gets $566K USDA grant
January 31, 2014
The Ana G. Mendez University System Inc. has been awarded a $566,505 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to buy digital equipment for educational, social and cultural planning to remote locations, José Otero-García, Rural Development State Director for Puerto Rico said Thursday.
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Royal Isabela on TripAdvisor’s ‘Top Luxury Hotels’ list
January 31, 2014
Royal Isabela has been named fourth best among the “Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the Caribbean” for 2014 by TripAdvisor, becoming the only Puerto Rico property included in the category.
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Aon opens call for ’14 Puerto Rico Best Employers study
January 31, 2014
Aon, a global provider of risk management, insurance brokerage, reinsurance and Human Resources consulting and outsourcing services, on Thursday invited the business community to participate in the 2014 edition of Puerto Rico Best Employers ranking.
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AT&T offers new, existing clients $100 to add lines
January 30, 2014
AT&T is offering new and existing AT&T customers a a $100 bill credit for each new smartphone, tablet, feature phone, mobile hotspot or wireless home phone line of service they add to their service.
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Puerto Rico’s regional airports offering free WiFi access
January 30, 2014
Puerto Rico Ports Authority Executive Director Víctor Suárez announced Wednesday that the regional airports in Aguadilla, Ponce, Ceiba, Vieques and Culebra are now offering free WiFi access as part of the agency’s plan to improve its infrastructure throughout the island.
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Electrolux Puerto Rico wraps up ’13 with 5% growth
January 29, 2014
After wrapping up 2013 with a 5 percent growth in total sales, the launch of a new line of appliances, and more than 20 new customers and distribution channels added to its portfolio, Electrolux Puerto Rico plans to hold up its business and service model this year with the goal of maintaining its operation as a major hub for the Central America and Caribbean region, company officials said.
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Lifestyle Footwear expanding in Moca, adding 182 jobs
January 29, 2014
Shoe manufacturer Lifestyle Footwear in Moca has invested $2.1 million to improve its plant and will add 182 new jobs to its payroll after securing a new contract from the U.S. Department of Defense, company and government officials announced Tuesday.
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Reservists eligible to apply for SBA working capital loans
January 28, 2014
Small businesses that suffered economic losses when the owner or a key employee was called up to active duty are eligible to apply for a low interest loan of up to $2 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the agency announced Monday.
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Seaborne to fly SJU/Santiago, DR route starting Mar. 15
January 28, 2014
Seaborne Airlines announced Monday plans to start daily service to its 17th airport, from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan (SJU) non-stop to Cibao International Airport in Santiago, Dominican Republic, starting Mar. 15.
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Minority Dev. Council to hold Opportunities Fair Feb. 28
January 27, 2014
The Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council will host its annual Opportunities Fair on Feb. 28 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center, to give suppliers engaged in offering value-added propositions to multinational corporate organizations the chance to contact people with decision-making status when making purchases for their companies.
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Royal Isabela hosts dinner to back Conservation Trust
January 27, 2014
Since its earliest days, Royal Isabela — the golf and private membership club on the breathtaking cliffs of northwest Puerto Rico — has been committed to preserving and protecting the land it inhabits and the surrounding environment.
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Allied Car & Truck Rental opens 2 new locations
January 24, 2014
Local vehicle rental company Allied Car & Truck Rental recently opened two new locations — in Carolina and Naranjito — investing some $6.8 million in infrastructure and fleet.
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Red Mango to offer vegan juices in Puerto Rico menu
January 24, 2014
Frozen yogurt franchise chain Red Mango, which is gearing up to open five stores in Puerto Rico, announced Thursday it will be featuring items on its menu that are 500 calories or less and a large selection of vegan squeezed juices.
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Parissi PSC CPA firm joins HLB International network
January 23, 2014
Parissi PSC CPA, one of the largest professional multi-service firms in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, has joined HLB International, a worldwide network of more than 500 CPA firms.
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AT&T expands 4G coverage in St. Croix
January 22, 2014
Wireless carrier AT&T has activated two new 4G mobile Internet cell sites in St. Croix that will enhance coverage and capacity for area residents and businesses and provide speeds up to four times faster than 3G, the company said Tuesday.
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