The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Vega Baja, today at 9 a.m. This Center will provide one-on-one assistance to homeowners, renters and business owners seeking disaster assistance for losses caused by the heavy rains and flooding on Nov. 12–13, 2012, agency officials said.
Puerto Rican tech company e-Nabler flew to New York City this weekend to take part in the National Retail Federation’s Annual Convention & Expo, better known as “Retail's BIG Show” featuring the most effective solutions and tools for the industry.
The Puerto Rico Society of Certified Public Accountants will host the 6th annual Construction Industry Forum Jan. 18, kicking off with an analysis of economic trends and prospects for the industry by several local economists.
In support of the recently approved law banning the use of mobile phones while driving in Puerto Rico, wireless carrier Sprint is offering its “Sprint Drive First” application for free for 15 days, company officials announced Thursday.
Moody's Investors Service announced Wednesday it has assigned provisional ‘Baa3’ ratings to Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC's $350 million of senior secured bonds. The outlook is stable. Bond proceeds will be used to partially fund the acquisition of a long-term lease to operate the Luis Muñoz Marin Airport.
Residents and businesses in Puerto Rico affected by heavy rains and flooding on Nov. 12- 13, can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, agency Administrator Karen G. Mills announced Wednesday.
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that it is adding a new award in celebration of National Small Business Week 2013. The “Small Business Exporter of the Year” award will recognize a small business that is successfully engaged in exporting.
As part of its commitment to the environment and sustainable development, Arcos Dorados, the company that manages the McDonald's brand in Latin America and the Caribbean, recently inaugurated the chain’s first ecological restaurant operating in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
Kia Motors Puerto Rico is seeking a “Forte Driver” who will travel with two journalists and a company representative to the official presentation of the new and redesigned Forte 2014 in Arizona next month. The trip also includes a test drive to different places in the city of Scottsdale.
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, funded by the General Motors Foundation, will accept applications for 2013 scholarships from Jan. 7 through Feb. 28, the automaker announced Thursday.
Hilton Worldwide has honored Julio Navedo, a houseman from the Doubletree By Hilton San Juan, with the company’s Spirit of CARE Award. This award designates Navedo as a top performer within DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels, the company said Thursday.
Effective Dec. 26, tropical music station SalSoul will move to a new frequency on the FM dial, taking over the 99.1 slot in response to a determination by the Federal Communications Commission that seeks to make way for new airwaves serving Puerto Rico’s eastern-central and western regions.
Wireless carrier Sprint announced Tuesday that it is delivering the speed, power and value of its all-new 4G LTE network to customers in six new areas in the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico, where residents and users in Ponce, Coamo and Guayama will begin benefiting from faster speeds.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently gave the go-ahead to two new drugs, Xeljanz and Quillivant XR, to treat rheumatoid arthritis and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, respectively, the manufacturing companies announced in separate statements.
The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking nominations for awards honoring the critical economic role small businesses play in federally funded research and development through SBA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
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