Ford, Susan G. Komen join to offer free breast exams
July 12, 2012
Breast cancer remains as the most diagnosed type of cancer and leading cause of cancer death among Puerto Rican women, which is why early detection through mammograms is so important. With this in mind, the Puerto Rico chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Ford Motor Company and its dealers will host “Walk […]
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Doral’s ‘d parques’ institutional program banks on early education
July 12, 2012
Doral Bank’s “d parques” institutional program, focused on strengthening moderate-to-low income communities through reforestation, is adding a new element to this year’s effort: creating gardens and educational games to foster childhood development, campaign officials announced Wednesday. The program, now in its fourth year, has reached more than 16 communities and more than one million people […]
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FirstBank grants $2.7M, SBA-backed loan to Autos de Cayey
July 11, 2012
With the goal of providing a new financing alternative to car dealers, FirstBank approved a $2.7 million “floor plan” loan secured by the Small Business Administration to Autos de Cayey Inc., the bank announced Tuesday. Floor plan financing is a revolving line of credit that allows the borrower to obtain financing for retail goods, the […]
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Fusionworks, 1st local SAP-certified ‘partner center of expertise’
July 10, 2012
Puerto Rican firm Fusionworks Inc. recently became the first in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean to become certified by software giant SAP as a "Partner Center of Expertise,” the company announced Monday.
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Coffee & Chocolate Expo ’12 brewing for September
July 6, 2012
The third edition of the Puerto Rico Coffee Expo is bumping up its offering this year, integrating chocolate products and suppliers, organizers said Thursday.
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A.M. Best revises Universal Life Insurance Co.’s to outlook to ‘positive’
July 6, 2012
Insurance credit ratings agency A.M. Best Co. announced Thursday it has revised Universal Life Insurance Company’s outlook to “positive” from “stable” and affirmed its financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and “bbb+” issuer credit rating.
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Huellas-Footprints Corp., PRMA ink collaboration agreement
July 5, 2012
To mark its second anniversary, Huellas-Footprints Corp., an organization dedicated to developing corporate social responsibility strategies and creating share value initiatives, recently struck an alliance with the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association to provide its expertise to the trade group.
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Plaza’s ‘Walkers Club’ members to get free Internet classes
July 3, 2012
Keeping its commitment to social and technology development across all sectors of Puerto Rico’s population, Claro de Puerto Rico announced Monday the expansion of its basic Internet course program to include the group of “baby boomers” who belong to the Plaza Las Américas “Walkers Club” who visit the mall daily to walk and exercise.
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EDB OK’s $8M loan, credit line to Guayanilla firm
June 28, 2012
The Economic Development Bank announced Wednesday it granted local company South Puerto Rico Towing and Boat Service Inc. an $8 million loan and credit line to use for operating expenses.
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SAP Puerto Rico closes 1Q ’12 with 108% growth
June 28, 2012
SAP Puerto Rico and Caribbean became the company’s fastest growing region in Latin America with a 108 percent growth in revenue from software sales during the first quarter of 2012.
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Autogermana MINI donates $12K to pediatric cancer patients
June 26, 2012
Autogermana MINI recently donated $12,000 to the CAP Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to working for the welfare of pediatric cancer patients at the Puerto Rico Children's Hospital.
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John Dewey opens health sciences grad school
June 25, 2012
With the objective of preparing well-rounded health professionals, John Dewey College recently inaugurated its first Health Sciences graduate school, offering master's degrees in nursing with specialties in anesthesiology, mental health and psychiatry.
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Banco Popular launches ATM check image deposit service
June 22, 2012
Banco Popular announced the launching of its “Depósito Fácil” (“Easy Deposit”) service, through which clients have the option to deposit checks at select ATM machines without having to use an envelope or fill out a deposit slip.
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Banco Popular, JWT win 1st Cannes ‘Grand Prix Lion’ for Puerto Rico
June 19, 2012
Banco Popular and its agency JWT Puerto Rico were awarded the prestigious Grand Prix Lion for public relations at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France for the bank’s “Echar Pa’lante” institutional campaign.
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Yogen Früz opening trio of shops in coming weeks
June 18, 2012
Just in time to fight off the scorching summer months, frozen yogurt chain Yogen Früz is rapidly expanding its local presence with the recent addition of its Plaza Esmeralda location in Guaynabo, plus plans for future locations slated begin serving the cold treats in Old San Juan, Mayagüez and Carolina in coming weeks.
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