SBA to conduct business development seminars for veterans
August 12, 2011
The Puerto Rico Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration invites veterans, members of the Armed Forces and their spouses to attend its upcoming events aimed at promoting small business ownership among the military community along the island's northwestern region.
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Motorola Mobility, Claro launch Motorola Pro
August 10, 2011
Motorola Mobility Inc. and Claro announced this week the arrival of Motorola Pro, the first Android-based Smartphone optimized for business use. The new mobile combines productivity, security and customization tools with a powerhouse with a super-fast processor and physical QWERTY keyboard for more efficient typing and texting.
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MAPFRE maintains credit rating strength
August 4, 2011
A.M. Best, the world's oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source, recently affirmed the financial strength rating of “A” (Excellent) of the MAPFRE PRAICO Group and its affiliates, confirming their financial strength, company officials announced Wednesday.
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Puerto Rico Coffee Expo returns in October
August 3, 2011
Looking to celebrate the Puerto Rican coffee industry's 275th anniversary, dozens of local brands, as well as representatives and suppliers of this important and emerging local industry, will gather for the second edition of the Puerto Rico Coffee Expo, Oct. 8-9 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
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Convention Bureau representing P.R. in ASAE convention
August 3, 2011
The Puerto Rico Convention Bureau will represent the Puerto Rico Convention Center during the upcoming American Society of Association Executives Annual Meeting & Expo taking place in St. Louis Aug. 6-9. The event is one of the convention industry’s largest gatherings of meeting planners of the year.
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United, American unveil mobile ‘apps’
July 29, 2011
In keeping with the unwavering growth of smartphone and tablet computer usage worldwide, United Airlines, Continental and American Airlines recently unveiled mobile applications offering passengers one-touch access to their travel information and the option to generate an electronic boarding pass.
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Banco Popular’s online platform nabs Global Finance award
July 29, 2011
For the second year in a row, Banco Popular’s Internet platform has been included among the region’s best performers as per Global Finance’s Best Internet Bank Award 2011 competition. The bank received the organization’s “Best Bill Payment and Presentment” distinction.
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PRT Larga Distancia becoming Claro Larga Distancia this weekend
July 29, 2011
Effective July 31, Puerto Rico Larga Distancia will be changing its name to Claro [6558_noti_imagen1_CLARO-Logo] Larga Distancia in response to the company’s strategy of unifying all of its services under a single brand. Claro will continue offering its long distance services under the same terms and conditions currently in place for PRT LD subscribers, company officials said.
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Caribe Hilton receives AAA distinction
July 27, 2011
The American Automobile Association (AAA) recently assigned its AAA Four Diamond Rating for 2011to the Caribe Hilton hotel in San Juan, a distinction it earned for its “exceptional accommodations, upscale facilities, attentive services and high hospitality standards.”
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Alemán to head Bankers Association
July 20, 2011
Aurelio Alemán, CEO of FirstBank, has been elected president of the Puerto Rico Bankers Association, effective July 1. The executive’s term extends through Sept. 30, 2012.
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BBU Bank rebrands as Banesco in FL, P.R.
July 20, 2011
Ten months after South Florida-based BBU Bank acquired and merged Banesco International Bank Corp. into its mainland U.S. domestic banking operations, it will be changing its name to Banesco USA, the banking institution’s CEO Rafael "Rafo" Saldaña said.
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Trupanion pet insurance company expands into P.R.
July 19, 2011
The U.S. mainland’s $300 million pet insurance industry is adding a new market to its footprint, with the expansion of Seattle, WA-based Trupanion’s expansion into Puerto Rico, effective immediately.
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Women’s Affairs Advocate, Walmart ally against domestic violence
July 14, 2011
For the second time in less than two months, the Women’s Affairs Advocate has teamed up with a large local retailer to continue spreading the word against domestic violence. This time, the agency partnered with Walmart Puerto Rico to reach the thousands of customers who flock to the stores on a daily basis.
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SIF policy payment deadline looming, agency now accepting American Express
July 14, 2011
Island employers have a week left before the July 20 deadline to file their payroll information and pay their workers’ insurance policy at the State Insurance Commissioner, agency administrator Zoimé Álvarez said Wednesday.
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New $1.2M fresh milk ad campaign focuses on fun
July 12, 2011
The Milk Industry Development Fund unveiled Monday its newest advertising push for the island’s Grade A product, spending $1.2 million to deliver the message that fresh milk is a fun part of being healthy.
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