Office Depot to honor local educators during ‘Teacher Appreciation Week’
July 27, 2012
Office supplies and services retailer Office Depot will be hosting thousands of teachers at select retail stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico as part of its annual “Teacher Appreciation Week” event.
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EcoEléctrica receives nods for ‘green’ awareness
July 27, 2012
The Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association recently recognized natural gas co-generation plant, Eco-Eléctrica for its leadership in sustainability and commitment to the preservation of Puerto Rico’s natural resources.
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The Swiss Cake bakery closes after 36 years
July 26, 2012
More than three decades after opening its doors in Hato Rey, Puerto Rican bakery The Swiss Cake has closed and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection to liquidate its assets.
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News is my Business is now part of Google News
July 26, 2012
We are pleased to announce that effective today, July 26, the content included in News is my Business has become part of the Google News search engine.
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Exec: Illegal slots undercut casino revenues by $170M
July 26, 2012
The proliferation of illegal slot machines affects more than 2,800 casino employees, who are at risk of losing their jobs over the closure of casinos operating in Puerto Rico, Eric Rodríguez, vice president of the casinos division of Empresas Santana warned Wednesday.
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Liberty to offer 3D Olympic coverage
July 26, 2012
As part of its extensive coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Liberty Cablevision of Puerto Rico will become the only cable television provider on the island to offer a 3D channel to broadcast the games.
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Wrigley opens 1st commercial office on island
July 26, 2012
After three decades of presence on the island selling it leading brands — Orbit, 5 Gum, Skittles, Lifesavers, Starburst, Juicy Fruit, Altoids and Doublemint — and looking to continue strengthening ties with the local community, Wrigley Puerto Rico recently opened its first local office in Cupey.
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Aerostar signs 40-year lease to manage LMM airport
July 25, 2012
The job of modernizing the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport so that it becomes a world-class international gateway that is profitable and attractive to travelers will require significant capital investments and networking — and will not happen overnight.
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New local pretzel chain to open first store in November
July 25, 2012
A taste of Germany is coming to Puerto Rico as Emma’s Famous Old German Pretzels & Bakery Sweets is planning to open its first store in November at the new Plaza Los Palacios Shopping Center in Toa Alta.
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Oriental reports $13.8M in 2Q profit
July 24, 2012
Oriental Financial Group reported Monday $13.8 million in profits for the second quarter ended June 30.
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Caguas water bottler running on solar power
July 24, 2012
With an investment that exceeds $583,000, BMF Water, a Caguas-based bottling company, recently finished installing a solar power system that will allow the company to reduce its energy costs by about $50,000 annually.
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American Airlines revamping fleet with new narrowbody aircraft
July 24, 2012
American Airlines is moving forward with plans to enhance and modernize travel, announcing Monday the introduction of more than 200 new narrowbody aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, which are part of the previously announced order for 460 new planes.
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Merck investing $80M in Las Piedras plant expansion
July 23, 2012
Merck Puerto Rico announced it will invest some $80 million over the next year to expand production capabilities at its Las Piedras manufacturing plant.
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Liberty asks TRB, FCC to OK OneLink acquisition
July 23, 2012
Liberty Cable of Puerto Rico filed its application late Friday before the Telecommunications Regulatory Board for approval of its bid to buy San Juan Cable LLC, known as OneLink Communications, News is my Business confirmed.
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Op-Ed: Are you prepared to stay in business?
July 23, 2012
Imagine stepping into your store, or restaurant, or the office where you run your business, a day or two after the floodwaters have receded. Unfortunately for thousands of business owners across the country, this scenario is more than just imagined.
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