Nature’s Pearl recruiting local sales staff
February 11, 2013
Health and beauty products line Nature's Pearl, which was recently launched in the Puerto Rico market, has already recruited about 100 people for its sales and distribution network, company executive said. The goal is to recruit 500 salespeople during 2013.
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Hyundai donates ophthalmological equipment to Pedriatric Hospital
February 8, 2013
Hyundai de Puerto Rico recently donated highly specialized ophthalmological equipment to the Rio Piedras Medical Center’s Pediatric Hospital to help prevent eye conditions in premature infants.
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American Red Cross recognizes FirstBank’s pledge
February 7, 2013
The American Red Cross Puerto Rico Chapter recently recognized FirstBank’s commitment with the community and its $10,000 donation to assist families affected by Hurricane Irene and the torrential rains unleashed by storms Emily and María last year.
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Nat’l University College partners with Arecibo Observatory
February 6, 2013
The National University College Arecibo campus and the Arecibo Radiotelescope have signed a special agreement designating the latter facility as the new internship center for students enrolled in Telecommunications Electronic Engineering associate degree courses.
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Baseball great Delgado, Merck team up for ‘Proyecto Creceré’
February 6, 2013
Promoting healthy habits and providing access to basic and specialized medical services to children in vulnerable communities is the mission of “Proyecto Creceré,” an initiative unveiled Tuesday by the Extra Bases Foundation — established by famed Puerto Rican baseballer Carlos Delgado — Merck, the University of Puerto Rico’s School of Pharmacy and the Association of Pediatricians of the West.
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100+ teams to compete in robotics challenge
February 6, 2013
More than 100 teams of qualifying local elementary to high school students will compete in this year’s Latin American Robotics Competition, taking place Feb. 8-10 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center and the Pedrín Zorrilla Coliseum in San Juan, organizers from the Puerto Rico Robotics Institute announced Tuesday.
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AA, Cape Air expand codesharing to Caribbean
February 5, 2013
American Airlines has expanded its codeshare agreement with Hyannis, Mass.–based Cape Air, to include the independent regional airline’s flights between San Juan and Vieques and Mayagüez, Nevis, Anguilla, and Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
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Instituto de Banca y Comercio graduates 9K students
February 5, 2013
The Instituto de Banca y Comercio (IBC) this past weekend graduated more than 9,000 students from across Puerto Rico who achieved their goal of finishing an associate’s degree that “will open a world of opportunities in the job market,” school President Guillermo Nigaglioni said.
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2 local companies lock down $3.4M in sales during Colombia expo
February 4, 2013
Two Puerto Rican companies recently participated in the most important textiles and garments event, Colombiatex of the Americas 2013, joining nearly 400 entrepreneurs from around the world.
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1st Kia ‘Platinum Dealer’ certified in Puerto Rico
February 1, 2013
Kia Motors Corporation recently granted the Automax dealership its “Platinum Dealer” certification, making it the first Kia Motors dealer in Puerto Rico to obtain this recognition.
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Treasury Dept. starts distributing ’12 tax return forms
January 31, 2013
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department announced Wednesday it has begun the task of distributing 2012 tax booklets, putting close to 80,000 of the short forms in the mail in anticipation of this year’s April 15th filing deadline.
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Restaurant operator IRSI adding 2 more eateries to chain
January 30, 2013
International Restaurant Services Inc. will be expanding its presence in Puerto Rico this year with the addition of two new restaurants — a Chili’s Grill & Bar in Bayamón and a P.F. Chang’s in Ponce — pushing the number of establishments in its chain to 30, company officials said Tuesday.
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NY Fed to host forum for Puerto Rico small biz owners
January 29, 2013
As part of its commitment to small businesses in the Second District, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will cosponsor a three-part series aimed at educating and supporting the small business community in Puerto Rico.
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American Academy appoints new headmistress
January 24, 2013
Seeking to “enhance and strengthen” its professional staff, Gurabo’s American Academy recently appointed Carmen Ana Pérez as the new headmistress of the institution, school CEO Juan C. Consuegra announced.
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Best Western expanding Caribbean footprint
January 23, 2013
Best Western International plans to strengthen its North American and Caribbean reach with nearly 120 properties to either be constructed or converted this year, company officials said Tuesday. More than 80 percent of these hotels expected to fly the Best Western Premier or Best Western Plus flags.
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