Krispy Kreme introduces 3 new donut creations
September 1, 2011
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.
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Center for Investigative Journalism lands $100K grant
August 29, 2011
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.
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Burlington opening 5th local store next month
August 29, 2011
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.
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BBVA lends hand to MDA marathon
August 26, 2011
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.
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Optum opens toll-free help line to support Irene victims
August 26, 2011
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.
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First BanCorp pushes stockholder meeting to Sept. 9
August 24, 2011
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.
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T-Mobile launches HTC Wildfire, announces support to “Race for the Cure”
August 22, 2011
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.
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P.R.’s HealthSouth facilities among best in chain
August 22, 2011
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.
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BPOP launches campaign advocating hope
August 22, 2011
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.
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Dannon introduces Oikos Greek yogurt
August 19, 2011
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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FirstBank expands footprint into Yauco
August 19, 2011
In its pursuit to provide the best service and convenience for customers, FirstBank announced the recent opening of its Yauco Plaza I Shopping Center branch. The new 3,600 square-foot facility employs 17 sales and service employees.
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SBA loan application deadline less than a month away
August 18, 2011
Local private nonprofit organizations that sustained damages as a result of the severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides that occurred during the two-week period from May 20 to June 8, 2011 have less than a month to submit their disaster loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the agency announced Wednesday.
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V. Suárez takes over distribution of MillerCoors brands
August 18, 2011
Three years after Molson Coors Brewing Co. and SABMiller PLC combined their U.S. and Puerto Rico operations into MillerCoors, the company has reached an agreement to consolidate the distribution of its brands through V. Suárez & Co., executives announced Wednesday.
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Eagle’s plane-pulling charity event raises $48K for muscular dystrophy
August 16, 2011
Two-dozen companies came together last week to participate in American Eagle’s traditional “Jala Jala” (Pull Pull) charity fundraiser, which this year collected $48,000 to be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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2,100 librarians descend on S.J. metro area for convention
August 13, 2011
Some 2,100 members of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions from more than 120 countries will be in San Juan for a five-day convention that is expected to pump $2.8 million into the local economy, the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau said Friday.
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