SME Sales Summit to focus on educating sales forces
February 7, 2014
Recognizing that sales are the engine to move the economy forward, the Puerto Rico Sales and Marketing Association will present international speaker Milton Olave during its upcoming SME Sales Summit conference.
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USDA opens ‘Climate Hubs’ across U.S., Puerto Rico
February 6, 2014
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Wednesday the creation of the first ever “Regional Hubs for Risk Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Change” at seven locations around the country, and Puerto Rico.
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AA, US Airways expand codeshare to 6,500 flights
February 6, 2014
American Airlines and US Airways are expanding their codeshare to provide customers access to nearly 6,500 daily flights to more than 275 destinations in the combined global network. These additional codeshare flights are now available for booking, for travel starting today.
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El Mesón Sándwiches leads reforestation in Mayagüez
February 5, 2014
As part of its commitment to preserving Puerto Rico’s natural resources, El Mesón Sandwiches, through its Environmental Club, took on the task of reforesting an area in front of the Plaza de las Banderas on Mayagüez’s Paseo del Litoral Israel “Shorty” Castro.
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NCR partners with Windsor Systems Group
February 5, 2014
Technology firm NCR recently signed an agreement with Windsor Systems Group, which has become its only retail dealer in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
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AT&T looking to fill nearly 60 jobs in Puerto Rico
February 4, 2014
AT&T de Puerto Rico is looking to hire for nearly 60 jobs in Puerto Rico. More than half of the local openings are newly created jobs, mostly retail and business sales positions and are a result of AT&T’s continued investment in Puerto Rico, the company announced Monday.
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Puerto Rican invention boosts retail sales in U.S., island
February 4, 2014
The time it takes for the Tuscalossa Amphitheater in Alabama to offer customer service has been reduced by half, while sales have increased by 20 percent since the venue implemented the eMobilePOS mobile point of sale system developed by Puerto Rican company e-Nabler, representatives announced.
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WIPR-TV gets $465,739 grant through USDA program
February 4, 2014
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday it has granted government-run Puerto Rico Public Broadcasting Corp. (WIPR-TV) a grant of 465,739 for infrastructure and equipment to expand access to education and economic development for rural residents.
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Caribbean Insolvency Symposium slated for Feb. 6-8
February 3, 2014
The American Bankruptcy Institute and the Puerto Rico Bankruptcy Bar Association have joined together to celebrate the Caribbean Insolvency Symposium, Feb. 6-8 at the El San Juan Resort & Casino, organizers announced over the weekend.
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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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