Payless Shoesource donates 3K pairs of shoes to Hurricane María victims
March 19, 2018
As part of its commitment to Puerto Rico and helping the community, Payless Shoesource, in partnership with Pirates Charities (a charity run by the Pittsburgh Pirates) distributed more than 3,000 pairs of athletic shoes for Hurricane Maria victims who everything in a matter of hours, including basic items like shoes.
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Paulson & Co. revamping 270 Plaza building in Hato Rey
March 19, 2018
Paulson & Co. announced completed and projected renovations for one of its many real estate properties in Puerto Rico, the 270 Plaza building in Hato Rey, better known as the McConnell Valdés building
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CPA’s unveils roadmap for P.R.’s long-term sustainable development
March 16, 2018
The CPA Foundation unveiled the results of a study providing suggestions for Puerto Rico’s reconstruction and long-term sustainable development that focuses on six specific pillars moving forward.
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AON’s ‘P.R. Benefits Outlook 2017’ study IDs employee-retaining trends
March 16, 2018
When it comes to retaining employees, companies must have a benefits strategy — which for some is key to reaching long-term goals for controlling costs and budget considerations.
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Center for American Progress unveils ‘P.R. Relief and Economic Policy Initiative’
March 16, 2018
The Center for American Progress has launched the “Puerto Rico Relief and Economic Policy Initiative,” a program that will focus on immediate-term hurricane response efforts for Puerto Rico, with an eye toward long-term planning, economic recovery, and solvency.
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COFINA constituents call out gov’t inaccuracies related to IVU collections
March 16, 2018
A group of Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. (known as COFINA in Spanish) stakeholders expressed concern about the government’s alleged release of inaccurate information about Sales and Use tax (SUT) collections.
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FirstBank focuses on growing deposits, expanding technology
March 15, 2018
In a market where population is steadily declining, the economy has contracted and the fiscal situation has been in a downward spiral, it has become a challenge for financial institutions to keep their deposit levels growing.
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Velázquez advances legislation to boost P.R.’s small businesses sector
March 15, 2018
A key Congressional panel took steps Wednesday to advance legislation aimed at helping small companies in Puerto Rico obtain a greater share of federal contracts.
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Garage Isla Verde unveils renovated concept, new facilities
March 15, 2018
Garage Isla Verde, Puerto Rico’s only authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, inaugurated new facilities with a renovated proposal for its certified pre-owned vehicles division, as part of a $10 million, seven-year growth plan.
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P.R. Destination Marketing Organization appoints industry veteran as CEO
March 15, 2018
The Puerto Rico Destination Marketing Organization announced the appointment of Brad Dean, a seasoned executive with nearly 25 successful years in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry, as the organization’s CEO.
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Registration period for comprehensive training program extended
March 15, 2018
For the benefit of dozens of companies that wish to participate in the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, the Puerto Rico Small Business & Technology Development Centers will extend the registration period for the cycle that starts April 3.
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P.R. Institute of Statistics board meets to resume pending work
March 14, 2018
The board of directors of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics met for the first time in seven months on Tuesday, after the San Juan Superior Court issued a cease and desist order preventing Gov. Ricardo Rosselló from interfering with the agency.
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Private Sector Coalition opposes plan to create public service regulatory board
March 14, 2018
The Private Sector Coalition expressed its opposition to Reorganization Plan No. 8, which proposes creating the Puerto Rico Public Service Regulatory Board. and urged lawmakers to block the plan.
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MIDA moves annual summit to P.R. Convention Center
March 14, 2018
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Food Marketing, Industry and Distribution (known as MIDA by its Spanish acronym) will hold its annual convention at the Puerto Rico Convention Center for the first time, June 28-30, trade group president Ricky Castro announced.
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Kymeta provided high-speed mobile internet access to P.R. during recovery
March 14, 2018
Kymeta — the communications company making good on the promise of global, mobile connectivity — partnered with Intelsat and Liberty Puerto Rico to reconnect communities across Puerto Rico when communications and power were severed by Hurricane María the company confirmed.
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