Following the massive success of last year's "Baby Boomers & Seniors Expo," which drew some 15,000 people to the Puerto Rico Convention Center in two days, event organizers are gearing up to celebrate the second edition, Oct. 1-2.
As part of the activities it has scheduled for Architecture Week, the Puerto Rico School of Architects and Landscape Architects will sponsor a pair of workshops Friday that are open to experts and the general public interested in the development of the island’s urban environment.
The Energy Affairs Administration launched Monday the latest edition of its “La Mejor Idea” (The Best Idea) digital magazine, a publication that focuses on green energy matters and conservation. The magazine is available free of charge through the agency’s website.
The Internet Society of Puerto Rico will sponsor its fourth forum of the year on Sept. 8, when executives from Banco Popular, FirstBank and Oriental Bank will discuss the topic of “Internet service delivery from the banking perspective.” The event will take place at Microsoft Corp.’s facilities at City View Plaza in Guaynabo, starting at 8 a.m.
Looking to continue building upon the services it offeres in the area of investments, Oriental Financial Services will officially inaugurate today its new brokerage office in Hato Rey. The inauguration had to be pushed off a week because of Hurricane Irene.
Chocolate lovers, rejoice. During the month of September, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be offering three new sweet treats dressed in brown: Triple Chocolate Filled, Double Chocolate Iced and Almond Chocolate Cake.
The Center for Investigative Journalism has received a $100,000 grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation, which it will use to continue expanding its staff and scope, co-founder Omaya Sosa confirmed to News is my Business.
Less than a year after making its local debut, Burlington Coat Factory is opening its fifth store, Sept. 23, at the Santa Rosa Mall, next month. The new 70,000 square foot location will take up the space left vacant by Grande supermarket.
BBVA Puerto Rico is throwing its support behind the Muscular Dystrophy Association by setting up an electronic donation method through its www.bbvapr.com site, so the general public can contribute during the nonprofit’s Sept. 11 marathon.
Minnesota-based Optum announced Thursday it has set up a free emotional-support help line – in Spanish and English – for people in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Irene. Affected residents can call 866-342-6892 for help managing stress and anxiety.
After falling short on rounding up the required number of participants for its special stockholders meeting scheduled for Tuesday, when Hurricane Irene was still lashing Puerto Rico, First BanCorp will try again Sept. 9, company officials said.
T-Mobile, the island’s third-largest wireless carrier, announced its support for the third year in a row, to the efforts in benefit of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Puerto Rico chapter. The company will again sponsor the Susan G. Komen “Race for the Cure” 5K event, to take place Oct. 9.
Puerto Rico residents in need of physical therapy services can find quality care at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospitals in Manatí and San Juan, which recently were ranked first and second, respectively among the chain’s 97 facilities nationwide.
Banco Popular recently launched its newest institutional effort through which it seeks to inspire island residents to move forward and pursue their dreams through positive actions.
Looking to maintain and expand its command of the local yogurt market, Dannon Co. introduced its popular Oikos Greek Yogurt product line, which will replace the existing Dannon Greek brand in supermarket and store shelves. The uber-creamy treat is unique from other types of yogurt, and is part of a growing category, company officials said.
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