SBA changes terms of women-owned small businesses contracting program
January 18, 2013
Women-owned small businesses will have greater access to federal contracting opportunities as a result of changes included in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 (NDAA) to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program.
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Nonprofit opens call for PARACa summer program
January 17, 2013
Seeking to put a plug in the island’s significant “brain drain” problem, Puerto Rican Minds in Action, a nonprofit organization led by young students and professionals announced the opening of enrollment for its fourth “Empowerment and Retention of Agents of Change” program (known as PARACa in Spanish) slated for the summer.
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Marazzi named to International Statistical Institute
January 16, 2013
Puerto Rico Statistics Institute Executive Director Mario Marazzi-Santiago was recently elected member of the International Statistical Institute, a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that has had consultative status by the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations since 1949.
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Techbiz.mobi program back for another round
January 16, 2013
Citi Foundation and the Central Eastern Technological Initiative, or Inteco, announced Tuesday the return of “Techbiz.mobi,” a techno-educational program designed to teach 18 to 25-year-olds to create mobile apps for the Android mobile operating system and learn to market them online.
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SBA opens disaster loan outreach center in Vega Baja
January 15, 2013
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.
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e-Nabler takes part in NYC’s ‘Retail’s BIG Show’
January 14, 2013
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.
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CPAs to host 6th annual construction industry forum
January 14, 2013
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.
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‘Sprint Drive First’ mobile ‘app’ free for 15 days
January 11, 2013
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.
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Moody’s assigns ‘Baa3’ rating to $350M Aerostar bonds
January 10, 2013
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.
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Puerto Rico flood victims eligible for SBA loans
January 10, 2013
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.
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SBA adds ‘Exporter of the Year’ to annual awards
January 9, 2013
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.
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McDonald’s opens 1st eco-friendly eatery in Puerto Rico
January 8, 2013
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.
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Kia seeks drivers for Forte ’14 unveiling
January 7, 2013
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.
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Buick opens application cycle for ‘Achievers Scholarship’ program
January 4, 2013
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.
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Doubletree employee takes top Hilton honor
December 21, 2012
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.
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