The Puerto Rico Bankers Association recently launched the third edition of its holiday season educational campaign “This Christmas Season: Enjoy. Share. Save” campaign, through which it seeks to provide consumer advice on how to maximize financial resources during the holiday shopping season, while helping them avoid an excessive level of debt.
Challenger Brass and Copper Inc., a Toa Baja company dedicated to the commercialization and distribution of copper, brass, bronze, stainless steels and aluminum, announced Monday plans to invest $1 million on equipment and machinery to establish a copper parts manufacturing line.
As part of its commitment to contribute to the island’s environmental causes, Toyota Foundation celebrated the 16th edition of its environmental program grants, awarding $75,000 to Puerto Rican organizations that stand out for their efforts to benefit the environment.
The fifth edition of the Puerto Rico Craft Fair drew about 10,000 people to the Convention Center this weekend to support the work of more than 250 artisans, who reported sales exceeding a combined $200,000.
Automaker Nissan announced Monday the launch of its “Roadside Assistance” smartphone application, which gives support to Nissan owners in Puerto Rico during unexpected situations.
Following what can only be called an attempt to avoid the unavoidable, the Government Development Bank finally posted the Economic Activity Index — with weeks of delay — for the months of September and October, revealing results that keep Puerto Rico in negative territory for the 11th consecutive month.
Red Mango, one of the fastest-growing retailers of all-natural nonfat and low fat frozen yogurt and fresh fruit smoothies, is expanding to Puerto Rico with plans to open five stores in the next six months, through a $1.5 million investment that will create 75 jobs, company officials announced Monday.
America Cruise Ferries is entering its third year of operations as the only maritime connection between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic with major plans, including the possibility of upgrading the vessel it uses for the thrice-weekly trips, a high-ranking company executive told this media outlet.
Meet Puerto Rico’s sales staff recently secured nearly 100 group business bookings that will generate nearly 60,000 room nights for the island’s meeting and convention sector, the nonprofit destination management organization announced.
The Association of Renewable Energy Producers will host Tuesday a forum focusing on industry issues and the challenges the sector faces in Puerto Rico related to infrastructure, pricing and economic matters.
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Popular Insurance recently announced the launch of “Auto Seguro,” an offering that consists of selling auto insurance and roadside assistance online.
Pet specialty retailer Petco opened its second store in Puerto Rico last week, at the Ponce Mall.
For the next two weeks, parts of San Juan will become the backdrop for the filming of “22 Jump Street,” a Hollywood production that is expected to pump $9 million into the Puerto Rican economy.
Following President Barack Obama’s announcement of his intention to revisit the proposal to increase the federal minimum wage to between $9 and $10 an hour starting in 2015, the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association on Thursday raised a warning flag over the possible effects the hike could have on local companies given the island’s economic situation.
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