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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FirstBank, MasterCard pick Grammy Awards trip winner
January 22, 2014
Five FirstBank MasterCard cardholders recently were chosen as the winners of the "FirstBank MasterCard and take you to see the Grammy Awards" promotion, with one taking the grand prize — a trip to Los Angeles for the music industry’s most important annual celebration.
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WorldNet launches new, ‘refreshed’ website
January 21, 2014
Telecommuncations provider WorldNet announced Monday the upcoming launch of its new website this week, redesigned to feature a “fresh new look and user-friendly navigation.”
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Plaza Las Américas keeps trolley service, adds new stops
January 21, 2014
The free transportation service that Plaza Las Américas launched late last year as a pilot program will officially restart today, with new stops linking the mall with the Hato Rey sector.
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Caguas start-up launches mobile app to help buy gifts
January 20, 2014
WLG Innovations, a technology start-up firm based in Caguas, recently launched an mobile application to help users to choose and acquire gifts. The app is available in the Apple store for free for iPhone users who have a Facebook account. said company founder, Pedro José Aponte-Gil de Lamadrid,
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Abertis president reaffirms commitment to Puerto Rico
January 17, 2014
Salvador Alemany, president of Spanish infrastructure firm abertis, which is partner in the consortium that operates one of Puerto Rico’s busiest highways, was on the island Thursday participating in a series of meetings, including a brief encounter with Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla.
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EVERTEC relaunches website, now more ‘dynamic’
January 17, 2014
EVERTEC Inc., an electronic transaction processing company with operations in Puerto Rico and Latin America, announced Thursday the availability of its redesigned web page, which offers readers easy access to information about its products, services, investor relations and general company information.
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