AT&T urges Puerto Ricans to curb texting while driving
September 20, 2012
In recognition of the national “No Text on Board Pledge Day,” today Puerto Rico government officials joined forces with wireless provider AT&T to put the brakes on a dangerous practice that puts millions of people at risk: texting while driving.
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Fortuño moves on DMO; García-Padilla balks at concept
September 20, 2012
Gov. Luis Fortuño told Puerto Rico hoteliers Wednesday he will be signing an executive order next week to formally establish a public-private workgroup to outline the structure and duties of what will be the island’s Destination Management Organization.
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Lexus awards $27K in scholarships to rising artists
September 20, 2012
As part of its commitment to enhance and promote the arts in Puerto Rico, Lexus has granted $27,000 in scholarships split equally between three emerging artists, the automaker announced Wednesday.
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SBA, AARP hosting ‘National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day’
September 20, 2012
The Puerto Rico office of the U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP Puerto Rico will team up Oct. 2 to host the first "National Encore Entrepreneur Mentor Day."
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New firm offers snapshot of Puerto Rico’s ‘Twitterverse’
September 19, 2012
The Twitter social network is abuzz with Puerto Rican members who use it well and often.
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Data gathering starts for ’12 Puerto Rico Economic Census
September 19, 2012
U.S. Census Bureau and Puerto Rico Planning Board officials announced Tuesday the start of the question-and-answer cycle to gather data on the island’s economic activity.
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Tech in HR: Key to increasing Puerto Rico’s global competitiveness
September 19, 2012
Puerto Rico needs to catch up on the use of information technology in human resource management, a prerequisite for companies seeking to compete in the global economy, Jorge Mejía, founding partner of local firm Fusionworks Inc., believes.
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ICCA congress to bring 700 meeting planners to island
September 19, 2012
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), one of the most prominent organizations in the world of international meetings, will host its annual congress in Puerto Rico on Oct. 20-24, the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau announced.
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Evertec looking to back next ‘blockbuster’ tech solution
September 18, 2012
Evertec is looking for the next technological application that will turn the financial world on its head. The next PayPal or Square. And to make it a reality for a Puerto Rican company, the company is willing to put its money — and its corporate muscle — to work.
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Op-Ed: Shielding your business against counterfeit goods
September 18, 2012
Many people believe that by purchasing a fake Rolex or an uncanny similar pair of Gucci sunglasses, there’s no harm done whatsoever. Otherwise law-abiding citizens do not consider the implications of purchasing a knock-off version of a branded product.
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Walgreens launches ‘Balance Rewards’ loyalty program
September 18, 2012
Walgreens announced Monday the official launch of its customer loyalty program, offering ways to save, earn points and get rewarded for purchases, services and healthy behaviors.
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SHRM-PR holds 39th annual conference this week
September 18, 2012
The Puerto Rico Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management is gearing up for its 39th annual convention this week, from Sept. 19-22, headlined by local and invited industry talent.
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Haitian ambassador seeks investment for struggling country
September 17, 2012
On Jan. 12, 2010 — the day a powerful earthquake destroyed Haiti’s capital city and wrecked its economy — Paul Altidor was at the Hotel Montana in Port-au-Prince, advising his government on a pending deal to privatize the state-owned phone monopoly.
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AON Hewitt building up local HR business unit
September 17, 2012
As the economy tightens its grip on the bottom lines of many businesses, a trend has emerged to outsource human resources functions to third-party companies in an attempt to cut costs and protect operations.
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Puerto Rico auto sales up 20.1% in August
September 17, 2012
Puerto Rico car sales reflected a 20.1 percent year-over-year growth in August, when 7,909 units rolled off the lots.
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