Oriental Bank chosen among Puerto Rico’s top 100
July 8, 2013
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce recognized Oriental Bank as one of the island’s “most outstanding companies,” during its annual convention last month.
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Nielsen offers ‘Category Management: Beyond theory’ seminar
July 8, 2013
Market research firm Nielsen Puerto Rico will offer a seminar titled: “Category Management: Beyond theory,” July 10-11 at 8 a.m. at the Conrad Condado Plaza hotel, the company announced.
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Universal Insurance opens customer service center in Canóvanas
July 5, 2013
Universal Insurance recently opened new customer service facilities in Canóvanas, where, starting July 8, it will transfer offices currently located at Plaza Escorial in Carolina, company officials announced.
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Arecibo’s National University College offers customer service seminar
July 5, 2013
National University College’s Arecibo campus recently offered a workshop titled “Interpersonal relations in labor and customer service areas,” sponsored by the school’s marketing department and aimed at small and mid-sized businesses.
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A.M. Best places Atlantic Southern Insurance Co’s ratings under review
July 4, 2013
A.M. Best Co. has placed under review with positive implications the financial strength rating of C++ (Marginal) and the issuer credit rating of “b+” of Atlantic Southern Insurance Company in Puerto Rico.
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14 Puerto Rican companies participate in NY food fair
July 3, 2013
From the traditional “pitorro,” “mofongo,” and “coquito,” to artisan chocolate, typical Puerto Rican candies and coffee, were on display by 14 local companies who participated in this year’s edition of the “Summer Fancy Food Show” held in New York.
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Mayagüez start-up gets $250K in federal, local funding
July 2, 2013
The National Science Foundation, through the Small Business Innovation Research, approved a $150,000 grant to Mayagüez start-up Cutting Edge Superconductors Inc., plus another $100,000 from the Puerto Rico Science, Research and Technology Trust, which it will use to launch the first phase of its research this month.
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EVERTEC’s eco-friendly strategy takes flight
July 1, 2013
Puerto Rican transaction processing company EVERTEC is moving forward with its eco-friendly corporate social responsibility program, establishing parking for hybrid cars and conducting awareness events for its 1,600 employees who so far have collected 232,771 pounds of materials in its recycling center and operational areas.
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FirstBank hosts educational seminar in Ponce
July 1, 2013
A group of entrepreneurs who own small- and mid-sized businesses in Ponce recently took part in a seminar hosted by FirstBank Puerto Rico, marking the start of the second phase of an educational program launched last year to provide financial literacy tools to that sector. Economist Gustavo Vélez offered the seminar entitled “Economic trends for […]
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Kraft looking to encourage ‘couponing’ in Puerto Rico
June 28, 2013
Looking to encourage the practice of couponing on the island, Kraft Foods Group Puerto Rico LLC announced Wednesday its plans to launch a series of regular manufacturers discount coupon offers to help consumers save money.
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Roblex Aviation seeks Ch. 11 protection
June 28, 2013
For the second time in as many years, Puerto Rican cargo airline Roblex Aviation has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, listing more than $637,208 in debt.
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4K-plus enroll in Puerto Rico ‘TweetMyJobs’ platform in 12 days
June 27, 2013
Just 12 days after the Puerto Rico government implanted the TweetMyJobs platform, some 4,497 people have registered on the website to start their search for jobs, the Economic Development and Commerce Department said Wednesday.
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Scotiabank grants $5M in financing to Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
June 27, 2013
Scotiabank de Puerto Rico recently granted $5 million in financing to Auxilio Mutuo Hospital to help purchase special Variam Medical Systems equipment for the institution’s radiotherapy center.
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AON Puerto Rico staff pitches in for ‘Global Service Day’
June 26, 2013
AON, a global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resources solutions and outsourcing services provider, recently brought together its employees and their families to celebrate its “Global Service Day” in Puerto Rico.
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Chamber’s College chapter to host ‘Business Camp’
June 25, 2013
For the fifth consecutive year, the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce College Chapter will host its “Business Camp” during the group’s upcoming annual convention. The event will benefit 50 university students who will have the opportunity to visit four companies from different sectors on the island, learn their stories and interact with other young entrepreneurs.
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