Puerto Rico Tourism Co. to sponsor U.S. Open tourney
August 28, 2013
In partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. announced its sponsorship of the U.S Open taking place in New York. As part of the unspecified multi-million dollar agreement, the agency will become an official sponsor of this year’s tournament.
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SolarWorld supplies DR’s largest solar installation
August 28, 2013
Solar panels from SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar manufacturer for more than 35 years, now power the largest solar-electric installation in the Dominican Republic.
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ASORE sponsors seminar on new taxes, industry impact
August 28, 2013
The Puerto Rico Restaurants Association, known as ASORE, sponsored a seminar Tuesday on the recently approved Law 40, which has brought on a new set of taxes, and its impact on the industry.
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Sports Authority recruiting staff for Ponce store
August 27, 2013
Sporting goods retailers Sports Authority announced Monday it has begun recruiting staff for the new store it will open in Ponce Oct. 19. It will be the first location for the retailer in Puerto Rico.
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Ford opens ‘Auto Remedio’ nominations in Puerto Rico
August 27, 2013
Ford Motor Company is offering Puerto Rican drivers an opportunity to win a vehicle equipped with the Ford-exclusive advanced technologies, as part of the second phase of its “Auto Remedio” marketing campaign.
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Puerto Rico’s HealthproMed adopts e-records provider
August 27, 2013
HealthproMed, a primary care center serving Puerto Rico, has selected Mass-based eClinicalWorks’ comprehensive electronic health records solution for both its locations in San Juan and the island municipality of Culebra.
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ArqPoli in Hato Rey opens new facilities
August 26, 2013
The Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico School of Architecture, known as ArqPoli for short, recently completed and inaugurated an expanded and renovated building in Hato Rey, in time for the start of the 2013-14 academic year.
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Puerto Rico Planning Board OKs 2 green energy projects
August 23, 2013
The Puerto Rico Planning Board announced Thursday the approval of two renewable energy projects in the towns of Humacao and San Germán, which will generate a combined 65MW of energy through solar energy panels that will be connected to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s Distribution System. The Humacao project will be located in the […]
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MasterCard’s ‘Priceless Puerto Rico’ turns 2
August 23, 2013
Sales volumes for businesses participating in MasterCard’s “Priceless Puerto Rico” program grew by 9 percent, while the volume of transactions rose 13 percent in the last two years, the credit card company said upon announcing the results of the initiative launched in 2011 in partnership with the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association.
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USDA announces $40M in funding for farmer housing
August 22, 2013
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week the availability of nearly $40 million to provide housing for farm workers and their families.
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AT&T Puerto Rico deploys 4G LTE in Jayuya
August 22, 2013
AT&T Puerto Rico announced Wednesday it has turned on its 4G LTE service in Jayuya, to deliver the latest generation of wireless network technology to that part of the island.
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‘Munny con Causa 2’ to benefit School of Plastic Arts
August 21, 2013
More than 20 Puerto Rican artists have placed their talent at the service of the Puerto Rico School of Plastic Arts for the upcoming fund raising auction “Munny con Causa 2” to take place at Froyo World in Miramar Aug. 22 at 7 p.m.
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Doral takes reforestation program to Barceloneta
August 21, 2013
Doral Bank recently took its “dparques” reforestation program to Barceloneta, where it will begin this year’s schedule of planting trees and gardens in low- or moderate-income communities.
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USDA opens rural micro-entrepreneur loan program
August 20, 2013
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday the availability of loan and grant funds to support rural micro entrepreneurs and microenterprises, with funding reaching as much as $500,000.
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Sea Star donates $25K to Iniciativa Comunitaria effort
August 20, 2013
Sea Star Line Inc. recently donated $25,000 to the Iniciativa Comunitaria nonprofit organization in Hato Rey, to expand its Apego project to allow the children of program participants to visit their loved ones for longer periods of time.
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