Economic Development Summit slated for next week
September 20, 2011
Members of the government’s economic team, headed by Economic Development and Commerce Secretary José Pérez-Riera, will host the third edition of the Economic Development Summit, Sept. 27 at the Sheraton Convention Center.
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P.F. Chang’s recruiting 300 people for Plaza Las Américas eatery
September 19, 2011
In preparation for its November opening at Plaza Las Américas, casual dining modern chinese eatery P.F. Chang’s China Bistro is looking to recrui as many as 300 employees. Interviews are taking place through Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the San Juan Wildlife Museum on Kennedy Avenue.
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Amgen’s Suliveras Ortíz receives $5K for charity
September 19, 2011
The Amgen Foundation recently selected Wilma Suliveras Ortíz, a human resources staff member at Amgen’s Juncos manufacturing complex, along with 10 other company employees, to receive the 2011 Amgen Excellence in Volunteering Awards.
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FirstBank launches zero-balance checking account
September 15, 2011
As part of its strategy to increase customer deposits, FirstBank announced Wednesday the launch of “Cuenta 1,” a checking account for individuals that carries no service fees, does not require a minimum opening balance or minimum monthly balance.
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U.S. Postmasters gather for convention in San Juan
September 14, 2011
Some 1,700 members of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States are holding their annual convention in San Juan this week, with an agenda chock-full of professional development workshops, social activities and tours around the island.
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Kevane Grant Thornton launches new smartphone app
September 13, 2011
Kevane Grant Thornton announced Monday the launch of the first tax and business application for mobile devices in Puerto Rico, calling it “an innovation in the accounting profession.”
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Toyota de Puerto Rico selects American Traveler Motor Club for roadside assistance
September 12, 2011
Toyota de Puerto Rico recently selected Florida-based American Traveler Motor Club to provide roadside services to its Toyota, Scion and Lexus vehicle owners on the island, News is my Business learned.
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Sunday schedule for banks mixed bag; Scotia, FirstBank open, BPOP closed
September 11, 2011
Scotiabank de Puerto Rico will keep its Plaza Las Américas branch closed today, due to weather conditions and for the safety of its employees and clients, bank officials announced.
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Top Oriental exec joins ICANN committee
September 10, 2011
Oriental Financial Group’s Executive Vice President and CEO, Ganesh Kumar, was selected as a member of an at-large advisory committee (ALAC) from the North American region of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
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Don Q Gran Añejo lands coveted industry award
September 8, 2011
The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences has given its five-star rating to Ponce’s Destilería Serallés’ flagship rum, the DonQ Gran Añejo. DonQ Gran Añejo is the first rum ever to receive this rare distinction, reserved for the greatest achievements in travel, hospitality products and services, the trade group said.
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2nd edition of Baby Boomers & Seniors Expo slated for October
September 7, 2011
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.
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Architects offer housing finance, development workshop
September 6, 2011
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.
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EAA launches digital edition of ‘green’ energy magazine
September 6, 2011
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.
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ISOCPR to host ‘Internet service delivery from the banking perspective’ forum
September 1, 2011
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.
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Oriental inaugurates Hato Rey brokerage office
September 1, 2011
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.
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