Engineers host job fair, more than 100 positions available
February 10, 2012
More than 50 local and international companies, with more than 100 positions available, will convene Feb. 25 at the Puerto Rico Association of Engineers and Land Surveyors Hato Rey headquarters to recruit engineers and surveyors.
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Coca-Cola introduces novel soft drink dispensing machine
February 10, 2012
The first touch-screen operated Coca-Cola Freestyle fountains, capable of mixing and serving more than 120 regular and low-calorie soft drink brands are now up-and-running at Firehouse Subs’ four (4) restaurants in Puerto Rico, located in San Patricio Plaza (Guaynabo), Los Prados (Caguas), Juncos (Galería Juncos) and Plaza Las Américas.
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DirecTV investing $53M in network, tripling HD channels, services
February 9, 2012
Satellite television provider DirecTV is looking to strengthen its leadership position in Puerto Rico through a $50 million investment in new projects during 2012.
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Baseball great Delgado teams up with experts to launch financial advisory firm
February 9, 2012
When Aguadilla native and two-time major-league all-star baseball player Carlos Delgado started his athletic career, he had the good fortune of having his parents guide him down the right financial path. However, in his line of business, Delgado, now retired, saw more than his share of his peers reach the pinnacle of wealth and blow it all away on fancy cars and big houses.
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Congress approves bill extending equal funding treatment to P.R. airports
February 9, 2012
The U.S. Congress has approved the Federal Aviation Administration Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which includes an amendment presented by Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi to guarantee equal treatment for Puerto Rico’s airports with respect to federal funding.
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Made in Puerto Rico restaurant in expansion mode
February 9, 2012
Walking into the “Made in Puerto Rico” restaurant in Dorado is like taking a trip back to a time when life was simpler and homemade meals were served at the dinner table to bring the family together.
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Banco Popular redesigns ‘Progreso Económico’ report
February 9, 2012
Banco Popular has teamed up with the Puerto Rico Statistics Institute to launch a redesigned version of its “Progreso Económico” report, to make it more visual and take it one step beyond the traditional economic index, bank officials said Wednesday.
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Amazon facing $500K fine for nixing free shipping to P.R.
February 8, 2012
The Consumer Affairs Department has issued a fine against online retailer Amazon for failing to reasonably support its decision to take the “Super Saver” free away shipping benefit from Puerto Rico consumers, News is my Business learned Tuesday.
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Payco ice cream making comeback to supermarket freezers
February 8, 2012
That familiar freckled-face boy who in the 1980s personified the Payco ice cream brand is making a comeback, as parent company Payco Foods Corp. announced Tuesday the relaunching of its line of creamy frozen treats that were a favorite among Puerto Rico consumers back then.
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Arts and crafts sector takes flight as alternate income source
February 8, 2012
Puerto Rico’s arts and crafts industry has been quietly gaining ground in recent years, driven mostly by a growing need to generate additional income or embark on a new career as the economy takes its toll on traditional employment.
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Saborea Puerto Rico bringing ‘foodies’ together in April
February 8, 2012
The fifth edition of the “Saborea Puerto Rico” premier culinary tourism event is gearing up to take center stage at the Escambrón Beach once again this year to bring together the best of food and wine from Puerto Rico and the world on April 21-22.
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TransCita offers doctor appointment rides to elderly, physically challenged
February 8, 2012
TransCita, a company dedicated to providing private, non-emergency medical transportation services for elderly and physically challenged riders in Puerto Rico, announced Tuesday the launch of TransCita Privado, a paid service for passengers needing a ride to their doctors appointments.
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Universidad Central del Caribe lands $20K grant from CVS
February 8, 2012
The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, a private foundation created by CVS Caremark, provided a $20,000 grant to Universidad Central del Caribe, which was one nearly 100 nonprofits that split $4.3 million in funding granted across the U.S. in 2011.
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SuperMax extends home delivery service to Guaynabo
February 8, 2012
Four months after launching its home delivery service in Condado and Isla Verde, SuperMax, one of Puerto Rico’s largest supermarket chains, is expanding the program to other parts of the San Juan metropolitan area, company officials announced Tuesday.
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Iconic Oreo cookie celebrates 100th birthday
February 8, 2012
Kraft Foods Puerto Rico recently marked the 100th anniversary of its iconic Oreo cookie, with a celebration focused on the attributes of its best-selling treat that is available in more than 100 countries around the world. In Puerto Rico, Oreo is the market leader and constantly introduces new varieties that are preferred by kids and adults.
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