EDB launches ‘Because you can’ financing program
September 7, 2011
Looking to promote entrepreneurship among the island's neediest populations, including recent college graduates, inmates about to complete their sentence and medical professionals participating in the government's health reform program, Governor Luis Fortuño announced Tuesday the start of the new "Because you can" financing program.
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2nd edition of Baby Boomers & Seniors Expo slated for October
September 7, 2011
Following the massive success of last year's "Baby Boomers & Seniors Expo," which drew some 15,000 people to the Puerto Rico Convention Center in two days, event organizers are gearing up to celebrate the second edition, Oct. 1-2.
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Plaza Las Américas Borders lease to be auctioned Sept. 20
September 6, 2011
The Plaza Las Américas Borders bookstore will be auctioned by a New York bankruptcy court on Sept. 20, opening the door for a group of local investors headed by entrepreneur Amaury Rivera to pick up the lease for the once thriving operation.
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More P.R. healthcare practitioners adopting e-record technology
September 6, 2011
The Puerto Rico Primary Care Association recently partnered with Alabama-based SuccessEHS to adopt electronic medical health record technology at participating community health centers, the most recent group of health practitioners to incorporate technology into their operations. The investment was not released.
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Architects offer housing finance, development workshop
September 6, 2011
As part of the activities it has scheduled for Architecture Week, the Puerto Rico School of Architects and Landscape Architects will sponsor a pair of workshops Friday that are open to experts and the general public interested in the development of the island’s urban environment.
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EAA launches digital edition of ‘green’ energy magazine
September 6, 2011
The Energy Affairs Administration launched Monday the latest edition of its “La Mejor Idea” (The Best Idea) digital magazine, a publication that focuses on green energy matters and conservation. The magazine is available free of charge through the agency’s website.
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Boston court puts chill on ice cream distributors’ legal fight
September 3, 2011
A legal fight between two Puerto Rico ice cream distributors was frozen in its tracks this week by the U.S. District Court of Appeals in Boston, when Chief Judge Sandra L. Lynch dismissed a lawsuit brought on by Sterling Merchandising, Inc., distributor of Edy’s and other brands, against Nestlé Puerto Rico Inc.
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245 bankruptcy cases filed on last day of August
September 2, 2011
While the month of August saw a 4 percent drop in the number of bankruptcy cases filed, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Puerto Rico received a whopping 245 petitions during the last day of the month, local research firm Boletín de Puerto Rico reported Friday.
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Treasury collections up 26% in July, manufacturing activity drops below acceptable threshold
September 2, 2011
The public and private sectors released sharply contrasting economic productivity reports Thursday that on the one hand claimed an increase in public revenue collections, while on the other denoted a significant contraction in manufacturing sector activity.
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DACO opens new office to pursue stateside retailers shunning P.R.
September 1, 2011
In an effort to safeguard the rights of all consumers living in Puerto Rico against illegal and discriminatory practices by companies that offer goods and services, especially online, Consumer Affairs Secretary Luis G. Rivera Marín and acting governor, Kenneth McClintock, signed an administrative order Thursday creating the Anti-Discrimination Commercial Office.
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PRHTA pushes on with pursuit of ‘DMO,’ readies for 25th annual convention
September 1, 2011
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association is moving forward with making the establishment of a destination management organization, or DMO, for Puerto Rico a reality, organization executives said Wednesday.
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’11 EnterPRize business plan competition underway
September 1, 2011
Nonprofit group Grupo Guayacán Inc. announced Wednesday the Sept. 27 deadline to present executive summaries of new entrepreneurial projects as part of the seventh annual EnterPRize business plan competition. Winners stand to receive prizes in cash and services valued at $200,000.
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ISOCPR to host ‘Internet service delivery from the banking perspective’ forum
September 1, 2011
The Internet Society of Puerto Rico will sponsor its fourth forum of the year on Sept. 8, when executives from Banco Popular, FirstBank and Oriental Bank will discuss the topic of “Internet service delivery from the banking perspective.” The event will take place at Microsoft Corp.’s facilities at City View Plaza in Guaynabo, starting at 8 a.m.
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Oriental inaugurates Hato Rey brokerage office
September 1, 2011
Looking to continue building upon the services it offeres in the area of investments, Oriental Financial Services will officially inaugurate today its new brokerage office in Hato Rey. The inauguration had to be pushed off a week because of Hurricane Irene.
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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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