Sam’s Club in Los Colobos abruptly closed Wednesday
July 20, 2017
The management of Sam’s Club confirmed the closing of its store at Los Colobos, in Carolina, effective Wednesday.
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Starbucks opens Los Colobos store, 2 more in pipeline
July 7, 2017
Starbucks inaugurated its 23rd store Thursday, at the Los Colobos mall in Carolina, becoming the first location in that town to feature a drive-thru window, and the fifth opened since local company Baristas del Caribe acquired the strategic license to operate the international brand on the island in 2015.
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ESJ Towers rebadged as ESJ Azul after $12M facelift
January 28, 2016
ESJ Towers, located in the municipality of Carolina, has undergone an extensive six-month renovation to the tune of $12 million led by travel industry veteran Keith St. Clair. After the renovation that added approximately 30 direct employees to the roster the property has been re-branded as ESJ Azul.
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Suzuki expands into marine parts out of Carolina site
July 8, 2015
Suzuki del Caribe is looking to reinvent itself by expanding into the distribution of marine products out of its new 30,000 square-foot warehouse at located at the Sabana Gardens Industrial Park in Carolina.
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Luis Muñoz Marín Int’l Airport marks 60 years of service
May 29, 2015
Aerostar Airport Holdings, operators of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, on Thursday marked the facility’s 60th anniversary, emphasizing its important role in Puerto Rico’s development, infrastructure and competitiveness.
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Lilly to close Guayama plant in ’15 as part of realignment
October 17, 2014
Eli Lilly and Company announced Thursday plans to conclude production and pursue a sale of one of its Guayama plant, one of three operations it has in Puerto Rico. The site will remain in production until the end of 2015, company officials said.
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PetSmart announces its 11th store in Puerto Rico
July 11, 2014
Pet specialty products retailer PetSmart announced the upcoming opening of its 11th store in Puerto Rico and the second location in Carolina.
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IHOP opens 3rd Puerto Rico location in Carolina
May 20, 2014
IHOP Restaurants, famous for its pancakes and a full menu of other breakfast, lunch and dinner choices, officially opened its third restaurant in Puerto Rico on Monday at Los Colobos Shopping Center in Carolina, in partnership with local franchisee Encanto Sunrise Inc.
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Allied Car & Truck Rental opens 2 new locations
January 24, 2014
Local vehicle rental company Allied Car & Truck Rental recently opened two new locations — in Carolina and Naranjito — investing some $6.8 million in infrastructure and fleet.
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Lilly to invest $200M in Puerto Rico insulin production
November 15, 2013
In response to the growing diabetes epidemic and increasing demand for insulin around the world, pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Co. announced Thursday it will invest more than $700 million to enhance its insulin manufacturing capacity in Puerto Rico, France and China, as well as in its Indianapolis global headquarters.
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IKEA, Denny’s opening in Carolina’s Plaza Escorial mall
July 10, 2013
The Plaza Escorial Shopping Center in Carolina is about to welcome several new tentants in coming months, including a new Denny’s casual dining restaurant and Puerto Rico’s second IKEA furniture store location, News is my Business learned.
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Panalpina opens $1M refrigerated warehouse in Carolina
May 24, 2013
Panalpina Puerto Rico, the local subsidiary of Panalpina Group, cut the ribbon Thursday on its new 7,000 square-foot refrigerated warehouse facility that it is touting as the “largest in the Caribbean.” The $1 million facility is the largest in the world for the company.
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Banco Popular approves $40M for Carolina hospital
April 24, 2013
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico announced Tuesday it has approved a $40 million credit line for the construction of the San Fernando de la Carolina hospital in Carolina, a project the municipality announced late last year.
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PetSmart opens 5th island location in Carolina
November 30, 2011
Pet specialty retailer PetSmart will mark the opening of its fifth store in Puerto Rico, located at Plaza Escorial in Carolina, with a full day of events starting at 9 a.m. Saturday.
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Merck investing $2.5M in new P.R., regional headquarters
October 3, 2011
Pharmaceutical company Merck, which has had presence on the island for more than six decades, will be investing $2.5 million in new business offices in Puerto Rico that will also serve as its commercial headquarters for the Caribbean region, company officials announced.
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