Arecibo aquarium owner pled guilty to felony violations
August 24, 2017
Aristides Sánchez, owner of the Arecibo-based saltwater aquarium business, Wonders of the Reef Aquarium, pleaded guilty to two felony violations of the federal Lacey Act for collecting, purchasing, falsely labeling, and shipping protected marine invertebrate species as part of an effort to subvert Puerto Rican law designed to protect corals and other reef species, the Department of Justice announced.
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OBoard opens call for critical infrastructure projects
August 24, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced Wednesday it will begin accepting proposals for projects that address critical infrastructure needs under Title V of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act.
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Animus innovation summit returns Oct. 6
August 24, 2017
Animus, the innovation summit dedicated to empowering women to reach their highest level of personal and professional development, returns for a third edition on Oct. 6, organizers said Wednesday.
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Parallel18, UPR-Río Piedras create educational alliance
August 24, 2017
Parallel18 and the University of Puerto Rico in Río Piedras recently agreed on a collaborative partnership to offer students training and practical experience in developing marketing innovations generated on the island.
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SBA launches new easier to navigate HUBZone maps
August 24, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration launched new Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) maps via Google Chrome that are “a little bit easier” to navigate for small business owners, the agency said Wednesday.
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Vesalius medicinal cannabis clinic opens in Río Piedras
August 24, 2017
Pharmacist John Reyes, who has 33 years of experience, opened a medicinal cannabis clinic in Río Piedras called MC Logistics, operating under the Vesalius network.
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AutoGrupo launches mobile app for car sale referrals
August 24, 2017
Auto dealership AutoGrupo announced Wednesday the launch of a new mobile app that seeks to strengthen its referral program for the purchase of new or used cars.
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‘Globilizing your website’ to cover strategies for exports
August 24, 2017
Companies that export or are considering exporting to increase sales in the international market, may benefit from learning digital strategies and resources available at the upcoming “Globilizing your website” conference.
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$65M ‘La Casa’ senior housing tower on track in Santurce
August 23, 2017
Despite the protracted economic crisis plaguing Puerto Rico, real estate developer Nicholas Prouty announced Tuesday that construction of his newest project, “La Casa,” a new $65 million senior housing tower next to his $350 million Ciudadela development in Santurce, is “well underway.”
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U.S. lawmakers ask OBoard for transparency in spending
August 23, 2017
Troubled by reports of more than $30 million in expenses after one year of operations, U.S. Reps. José Serrano and Nydia Velázquez sent a letter to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico expressing concerns over the lack of transparency and independent supervision related to its spending decisions.
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Liberty Business provided connection to transmit eclipse
August 23, 2017
Liberty Business helped thousands of people view Monday’s historic solar eclipse live, on television and on the internet, by providing fiber optic connection to the "Live Solar Eclipse 2017" event at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
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New PR debt dictionary seen as empowering tool
August 22, 2017
Puerto Rico’s astronomical debt crisis is a complex issue made all the more daunting by the often-arcane lexicon employed in the finance world.
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Corporate Ladder: New execs in consulting, construction
August 22, 2017
This edition of “Climbing the Corporate Ladder” features new private-sector executive appointments in the areas of electronic payment processing, construction and consulting.
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Puerto Rican firm Robot Florida marks 1st anniversary
August 22, 2017
Following a year full of expectations, Robot Florida marked its first anniversary exceeding its sales and market positioning goals in Orlando, FL, where it recently inaugurated new offices.
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Gov’t reports $649.4M in July revenue collections
August 21, 2017
Treasury Secretary Raúl Maldonado-Gautier announced that net revenues recorded to the General Fund in July, when Fiscal Year 2017-18 began, totaled $649.4 million.
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