Experts in branding, economy say DMO is failing in its goals to promote P.R.
May 8, 2019
Puerto Rico’s culture is “in the best historical moment,” but the powers that be have failed in promoting its riches to attract more tourism, particularly the Destination Marketing Organization. During an interview on the “En Una Hora,” analysis program on the 1140 AM station, a panel composed by Daphne Barbeito, president of Cruceros To Go, […]
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Hera Printing Corp. acquires Oles Envelopes & Forms for undisclosed amount
May 8, 2019
Hera Printing Corp. announced the acquisition of Oles Envelopes & Forms, for an undisclosed amount. The combined company will be known as Hera Envelopes & Forms and will keep its facilities in Bayamón. Oles Envelopes & Forms has more than 40 years established in Puerto Rico and specializes in converting envelopes and continuous forms, becoming […]
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Alivia Health closes acquisition of several subsidiaries, consolidating its network
May 8, 2019
Puerto Rican company Alivia Health announced the completion of the acquisition processes of its subsidiaries Specialty Pharmacy, Compounding Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services, becoming the island’s largest local drugstore network, company executives said. The consolidated network now has a new brand image, said Alivia Health President Hari Sabnani. “Our passion and business vision is to put […]
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American Red Cross confirms 77 P.R. schools being outfitted with micro solar networks
May 8, 2019
As part of today’s celebration of “World Red Cross Day,” the organization announced that 77 schools throughout Puerto Rico that serve as emergency shelters are already being outfitted with micro solar networks that will provide energy when the power goes out. So far, of the 77 schools that are in process, 35 already have the […]
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Op-Ed: Small Business Week spotlights local entrepreneurs and small biz
May 8, 2019
During National Small Business Week, May 5-11, the U.S. Small Business Administration will shine a bright spotlight on our nation’s 30 million small businesses. Entrepreneurs will tell their individual stories of pursuing their dreams, embracing the American work ethic and achieving success. The process of entrepreneurship has never been easy; the SBA is privileged to […]
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Popular Auto Charity Golf Classic nets $371K for 30 nonprofits
May 8, 2019
Popular Auto recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Popular Auto Charity Golf Classic with a donation of $371,700 for 30 nonprofit organizations on the island. The event, which achieved a record number of players for a one-day tournament, was held at the Ocean Course and River Course, Wyndham Río Mar, and in the Coco […]
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Brands Of represents Caribbean in ‘World E-commerce Conference’ in Yiwu, China
May 8, 2019
Emerging e-commerce company Brands Of was invited for the second time last month to attend the “World E-commerce Conference” event organized by the government of Yiwu, China. The company held business meetings with organizations interested in importing Latin American products to the Chinese Asian market. In addition, Néstor Taveras, president of Brands Of, offered a […]
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P.R. gov’t releases financial statement for Fiscal ’16 showing $70.3B deficit
May 7, 2019
The government of Puerto Rico released its audited financial statement for Fiscal 2016, as required by the Fiscal Oversight and Management Board, revealing a deficit of $70.3 billion, primarily as a result of debt accrued by public servants’ retirement programs. The programs had a combined debt of $42 billion, at the time, which is the […]
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CIO & IT Leadership Conference ’19 to focus on industry trends, challenges
May 7, 2019
The Puerto Rico Information Technology Cluster will celebrate it 6th consecutive CIO & IT Leadership Conference May 17, when industry experts will study trends and challenges facing the region. The event slated to take place at the Sheraton Hotel and Casino in San Juan, will feature keynote speeches and concurrent workshops from 7:30 a.m. to […]
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150+ travel industry professionals to visit P.R. to encourage sustainable tourism
May 7, 2019
The Tourism Cares organization will gather more than 150 travel industry professionals when it holds the “Tourism Cares for Puerto Rico” event next week. The three-day event has the support of the Puerto Rico Tourism Co., agency officials said. Under the “Travel with Purpose” slogan, members of the travel industry, community-based projects, government officials, agricultural […]
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Op-Ed: Making the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 fair to everyone
May 7, 2019
The Jones Act (Senator Wesley Jones), or the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, was signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson with the intent of having a ready and able merchant marine that could be ready to enter and back up the military in the event of a military conflict. This purpose is still sustained […]
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P.R. IT Cluster’s ‘CIO & IT Leadership Conference ’19’ to focus on AI, cybersecurity
May 7, 2019
Puerto Rico Information Technology Cluster co-Chairman, Antonio Sosa-Pascual and Board member José Huyke discuss the agenda for the upcoming conference that will feature local and international IT industry leaders talking about Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology, Cyber Security, Innovation and Business Vision, IT as Economic Development, among others. If you like this episode, please rate it […]
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Serrallés receives ‘World Class Distillery 2019’ award
May 7, 2019
Destilería Serrallés received the “World Class Distillery 2019” award by the World Spirit Award organization based in Austria, the company announced. Annually, this liquor industry guild evaluates spirits producers from around the world in various categories. In the recent competition, 117 distilleries were evaluated in more than 25 countries globally. Serrallés, with its headquarters in […]
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Senate approves creation of sales tax-free zones in San Juan
May 7, 2019
The Puerto Rico Senate approved Senate Bill 1263 that would establish the “Sales and Use tax-free zones in the capital city of San Juan,” authored by Sen. Miguel Romero. The measure seeks to authorize the municipality to designate areas where, for a minimum initial term of three years to a maximum initial term of five […]
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Inventor of 1st email software system Ayyadurai to speak at Clinical Research Summit
May 6, 2019
Scientist, motivational speaker and the inventor of the first email software system, Shiva Ayyadurai, will be on the island this week to participate in the 2nd Clinical Research Summit hosted by the Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation. In an exclusive interview with this media outlet, Ayyadurai — who holds four degrees from the Massachusetts […]
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