ArqPoli to host summer workshop for future architects
April 18, 2013
The School of Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (ArqPoli) will hold its traditional “Pre-Architecture Summer Workshop” June 6-21, to provide an outlet for students in 10th to 12th grade interested in architecture or other related areas such as interior design, graphic arts, industrial design, urban planning and landscaping.
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PRMA, Borrego Solar to co-host commercial solar development seminar
April 18, 2013
Borrego Solar Systems Inc., a designer, installer and financier of grid-tied solar photovoltaic systems, announced Wednesday it will be co-hosting a breakfast seminar with the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association on commercial solar development in Puerto Rico on May 1.
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Seaborne Airlines joins Sabre network
April 17, 2013
Sabre Travel Network, a global technology company serving travel agencies and suppliers, has signed a multi-year agreement with Seaborne Airlines to market its fares, schedules and inventory to Sabre-connected travel agents, the company announced Tuesday.
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Walmart increases local produce purchases
April 17, 2013
Walmart Puerto Rico announced this week that as part of its efforts to strengthen local agricultural production, it recently signed agreements to buy large amounts of onions and oranges from local farmers.
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Scotiabank, Habitat for Humanity partner on mortgages
April 17, 2013
Scotia Mortgage recently closed three loans in partnership with Habitat for Humanity to help the nonprofit organization’s goal of providing low-income residents with new homes.
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Financial analysts to assess Puerto Rico’s economy
April 16, 2013
The Puerto Rican Association of Financial Analysts will meet Thursday to discuss the island’s economic situation and projections for 2013 to 2015, group president Heidie Calero said.
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Sam’s Club Puerto Rico gets new GM
April 16, 2013
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., announced Monday the appointment of Carmen Kingston as general manager for the district of Puerto Rico, responsible for the 11 Sam's Club membership stores on the island.
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SBA’s Puerto Rico resource partners get $19K
April 12, 2013
Small businesses rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy will get both immediate and long-term help laying a foundation for economic recovery and resiliency thanks to expanded services funded by a $19 million emergency appropriation.
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BBQ cook-off returns to Miramar in July
April 12, 2013
The Puerto Rico Convention Center grounds in Miramar will set the stage for a giant gathering of barbecues and grills during the 6th Annual Cattlemen’s Caribbean BBQ Competition & Outdoor Festival, to be held July 13-14.
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Starbucks opens in Plaza Las Américas
April 9, 2013
Starbucks Coffee is marking its 10th anniversary in Puerto Rico with the opening of its 20th coffee shop at the Plaza Las Américas mall in Hato Rey. The store that opened Monday is located on the second level of the shopping center's west hallway, facing Coach.
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Harvey: ‘Aggressive sales are a thing of the past’
April 8, 2013
Sales leader and coach Randall Harvey, who delivered one of the keynote addresses during last week’s Sales and Marketing Executives annual convention, believes creating value, rather than cornering clients and potential prospects, is the key to successful sales.
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Ford launches ‘Auto Remedio’ campaign
April 8, 2013
Automaker Ford will kick off a new, multi-channel marketing campaign dubbed “Auto Remedio” today, through which it seeks to shows how brand-exclusive technologies featured across its vehicle lineup make life easier for drivers.
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SP Fabricators in Humacao files for Ch. 11 with $20M in debt
April 5, 2013
SP Fabricators in Humacao, a company with 25 years of experience producing and selling structural steel to the industrial and commercial construction markets, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection listing more than $17.7 million in debt.
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Scotiabank launches initiative featuring San Juan Children’s Choir
April 5, 2013
Scotiabank unveiled Thursday its "Community Voices" social responsibility initiative to promote education programs in Puerto Rico public schools, featuring the San Juan Children’s Choir.
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JetBlue starts selling Chicago/San Juan flights
April 4, 2013
JetBlue Airways announced Wednesday that its new daily nonstop service from Chicago's O'Hare to San Juan, set to begin Nov. 20, is now out for sale.
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