IHE hotels names new managers; new leaders at Iberia, CPAs get new exec. director
September 25, 2018
This edition of Climbing the Corporate Ladder includes new leadership appointments at three San Juan hotels, the arrival of a new sales director at an airline, and the announcement of a new executive director at professional organization.
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Popular Mortgage named Ellie Mae’s ’18 ‘Dream Big, Win Tiny’ campaign
September 25, 2018
Popular Mortgage has been named the winner of the 2018 “Dream Big, Win Tiny” campaign hosted by Ellie Mae, a cloud-based platform provider for the mortgage finance industry.
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Firehouse Subs opens in Mayagüez; 12 restaurants now open in P.R.
September 25, 2018
Restaurant chain Firehouse Subs Puerto Rico continues announced the opening of its 12th restaurant located on Route 2 in Mayagüez, generating 36 direct jobs.
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MyPark expands service at Plaza Las Américas
September 25, 2018
The MyPark app provides mall visitors with the ability to reserve a premium spot in front of various entrances.
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jetBlue unveils ‘Bluericua,’ its new airbus dedicated to P.R.
September 25, 2018
JetBlue unveiled over the weekend the “Bluericua,” an Airbus 320 aircraft dedicated to the Puerto Rican people, its culture and spirit.
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Central Recovery and Reconstruction Office OKs $55.6M in federal refunds
September 24, 2018
The FEMA Public Assistance program provides financial assistance to state and municipal governments and certain types of private nonprofit organizations.
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Starbucks to donate $1.7M+, 2M seeds to help rebuild P.R.’s coffee industry
September 24, 2018
The island’s coffee industry valued at $100 million before the hurricane, suffered a destruction of nearly 20 million coffee plantations, resulting in $18 million in damages.
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Co-op Manatí celebrates ‘solid growth’ during 70th anniversary
September 24, 2018
With an “undeniable economic strength and major expansion projects” underway, as well as as diversification of its business lines, Co-op Manatí credit union will mark its 70th anniversary in October.
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Luxury yacht cruise lines Windstar, SeaDream to visit Vieques, Culebra from Oct. to March
September 21, 2018
Luxury small cruise ship companies SeaDream Yacht Club and Windstar Cruises will make scheduled stops in Vieques and Culebra from October to March 2019.
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Housing and Urban Development, P.R. ink $1.5B disaster recovery grant agreement
September 21, 2018
The signing of the grant agreement now paves the way to speed recovery dollars needed to restore damaged and destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure.
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Skechers delivers 15K pairs of shoes to children still in need in P.R.
September 21, 2018
With recognition that Puerto Rico remains in need of many essentials a year after Hurricane Maria devastated the territory, Skechers USA Inc. has donated 15,000 pairs of new shoes to children on the island.
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P.R’s tourism execs say sector will rebound, grow as it recovers post-Hurricane María
September 20, 2018
During this episode of "Dollar$ and $ense," Puerto Rico Tourism Co. Executive Director Carla Campos and Discover Puerto Rico CEO Brad Dean offer their predictions for the upcoming high season and the first half of 2019.
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Study: P.R. faces ‘major’ challenges to achieve post-recovery economic growth
September 20, 2018
In its analysis of the “Balance of the Economy Post Hurricane María,” the firm stated that while the economy has rebounded, the expected real growth in Gross National Product will be temporary.
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Unidos por Puerto Rico distributes nearly $38M for relief, recovery initiatives
September 20, 2018
Unidos por Puerto Rico has awarded $37.9 million in funds to 193 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to support relief and recovery efforts for hurricanes Irma and María, the entity announced.
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Walmart Puerto Rico to boost local product purchases by $20M in 5 years
September 20, 2018
Currently, of the $1.6 billion in annual purchases from about 300 suppliers, distributors and companies located in Puerto Rico, Walmart invests around $500 million in locally manufactured or harvested products.
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