Puma Energy Caribe to offer ethanol gas at all stations
September 13, 2013
In response to an avid response from consumers and gasoline retailers, Puma Energy Caribe, LLC. announced Thursday it will offer gasoline with ethanol in more than 270 service stations across Puerto Rico.
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USDA making $5.6M to help rural businesses create jobs
September 12, 2013
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday it is making $5.6 million available in grants through the Rural Community Development Initiative to help rural businesses create jobs and spur economic development.
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J&J donates $500K to 11 organizations in Puerto Rico
September 11, 2013
Johnson & Johnson recently donated $500,000 to 11 organizations that primarily support maternal and youth preventative health programs in Puerto Rico as part of its “Partnership Program for Our Well-Being,” which is now in its 24th year in Puerto Rico.
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Univ. Central del Caribe lands $4.2M for research
September 11, 2013
The Universidad Central del Caribe was recently selected to receive a grant from the National Institute of Health for its Specialized Neuroscience Research Program of $1.4 million for each of the next three years, with the possibility of extending the financial assistance to five years, the school announced this week.
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Mayagüez professor among STAR Awards recipients
September 11, 2013
Prof. Nelson Cardona, of the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez nabbed the “Educator of the Year, Higher Ed” award from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, which through its STAR Awards seeks to recognize key contributors in the Hispanic community in the fields of science, technology, math and engineering (STEM).
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8th edition of ‘Tour de Cure’ slated for Sept. 14-15
September 11, 2013
The 8th edition of the “Tour de Cure” event is slated to take place this weekend, Sept. 14-15, in Aguadilla, on the grounds of LifeScan Products LLC (LifeScan), a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Diabetes Solutions Companies, to raise funds for the American Diabetes Association.
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EVERTEC announces sale of 20M shares
September 10, 2013
EVERTEC Inc. announced Monday the start of an underwritten public offering of 20 million shares of its common stock by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management, LLC, Popular, Inc., and certain officers and current and former company employees.
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Planet Fitness opens 3rd location in Bayamón Oeste
September 10, 2013
Health club franchise Planet Fitness recently opened a new location in Bayamón Oeste, marking the third location in Puerto Rico.
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LongHorn opens 1st restaurant in Ponce
September 10, 2013
The LongHorn Steakhouse chain announced Monday the opening of its first and largest restaurant in Puerto Rico, located in Plaza del Caribe in Ponce.
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Dorado Beach resort takes ‘Project of the Year’ honors
September 9, 2013
The South Florida/Caribbean Council of the Urban Land Institute, a global nonprofit committed to providing leadership in responsible, sustainable and inspired real estate development, announced its 7th Annual Vision Awards last week, when the Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, was named “Project of the Year,” one of only two projects given this honor in 2013.
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Puerto Rico Ford sales up 4% led by Fiesta launch
September 9, 2013
Ford Motor Company’s sales in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands increased in August by 4 percent over last year, led by a successful launch of the new Ford Fiesta, the automaker said recently.
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PRHTA convention slated for Sept. 9-11 in San Juan
September 6, 2013
The Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association will be hosting its 27th annual convention under the “Tourism, Vital for Economic Growth” theme, Sept. 9-11, organizers announced Thursday.
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3M, Alzheimer’s Assoc. partner to raise awareness
September 6, 2013
3M of Puerto Rico is getting together with the Alzheimer’s Association and Related Disorders of Puerto Rico this month to raise awareness on behalf of people with the disease, their caregivers and family members, marking the global celebration of “Alzheimer’s Month.”
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Puerto Rico’s LMM airport unveils new website
September 5, 2013
Puerto Rico’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport unveiled Wednesday its new website, which will feature a number of useful tools for both passengers and visitors, including flight searches and real-time status updates, said Agustín Arellano, CEO of Aerostar Airport Holdings, the company that manages the facility.
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New coaching firm offers ‘creative vision’ to businesses
September 4, 2013
The Coaching Spot, a new company looking to offer Puerto Rico entrepreneurs the chance to rediscover the balance between their professional life and their image by focusing on creating growth opportunities through business development and support, will offer a seminar Thursday on available strategies.
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