Banco Popular to teach youth about credit, saving
October 7, 2013
In an effort to educate young people about how to establish and make proper use of credit, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, in partnership with the American Bankers' Association, will sponsor the “Get smart about credit” event this month.
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Doral Mortgage, towns partner for ‘Ruta d hogares’
October 3, 2013
Doral Mortgage announced Wednesday the launch of “Ruta d hogares,” a new educational program developed in alliance with various Puerto Rican municipalities to offer free educational workshops, along with financial consulting, options and help available for buying or refinancing a property.
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CPAs to host seminar on incentives, Jobs Now Act
October 2, 2013
The Puerto Rico CPA Society, in collaboration with the Economic Development Bank and Puerto Rico Trade and Export, will offer a three-hour seminar about the incentives program available with the approval of the Jobs Now Act.
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At Triple-S Puerto Rico, Rawlings-Molina out, Carrero in
October 1, 2013
Triple-S Management Corp. announced Monday the departure of Susan Rawlings-Molina, president and CEO of Socios Mayores en Salud Holdings Inc., the company's Medicare subsidiary, effective immediately.
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Puerto Rico cattle co-op gets $128K USDA funding
September 30, 2013
Cooperativa Ganaderos de Res in Utuado has been selected to receive a $123,800 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop a marketing plan, provide legal assistance and animal health and humane treatment training for its business.
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Skål International Puerto Rico convenes in Dorado
September 30, 2013
Some 56 travel and tourism professionals, members and guests of Skål International Puerto Rico recently met at Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, when they welcomed Tom White, president of the Skål International USA, among several high-ranking industry representatives.
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Labor relations professionals to sponsor conference
September 30, 2013
The Association of Labor Relations Professionals will be sponsoring its 5th Labor and Employment Law conference Oct. 2, focusing on a number of topics ranging from violence at work to retaliation.
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Metropistas on track with $30M highway improvements
September 26, 2013
Two years after taking over the management responsibilities of Puerto Rico’s highways PR-22 and PR-5 from the government, private operator metropistas has already invested $30 million in improvements, company officials said Wednesday.
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Full Circle Comm. marks 10 years, launches new division
September 26, 2013
Puerto Rican consulting, crisis management and public relations firm Full Circle Communications Inc. is marking its 10th anniversary with the launching of a new agency division focused on offering customized trainings to executives and managers, so they may become effective communicators.
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ACT Global accepting clean tech project proposals
September 26, 2013
If you are an entrepreneur, scientist or professional with an innovative idea for new clean technology products or services with the potential of going commercial, then you should know the Clean Technology Accelerator, known as ACT Global, is accepting proposals to develop marketable projects, company director Javier Lugo-Mender said.
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P3 Authority, PRIFA open school upgrade program RFQs
September 25, 2013
The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority and the Puerto Rico Infrastructure Finance Authority announced Tuesday they will be receiving proposals from qualified companies interested in providing construction and maintenance services for the second phase of the School Modernization Program, known as “Escuelas de Primera.” The RFQ must be submitted on or before Oct. 8, Grace […]
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Doral SVP plays up Hispanic community empowerment
September 25, 2013
Lucienne Gigante, senior vice president of Doral Bank, recently discussed the importance of community empowerment and its multiplier effects on society, during the 34th annual convention of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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U.S. DOT approves Delta/Virgin Atlantic merger
September 25, 2013
The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved the Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd.’s joint venture by granting antitrust immunity on routes between North America and the U.K.
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INTERPHEX Puerto Rico to feature education, training
September 24, 2013
INTERPHEX Puerto Rico, together with Medical Device Puerto Rico and Buildings & Facilities Puerto Rico 2013, will present a robust educational program featuring industry experts who have led innovative global initiatives in areas such as sustainability and security to reduce manufacturing costs, optimize the supply chain, and maximize human resources. The event will take place Oct. 10-11 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
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FirstMortgage optimizes online mortgage servicing app
September 23, 2013
FirstMortgage recently upgraded its website’s online mortgage servicing features, enabling customers to conduct a variety of transactions.
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