Parallel 18, PRHTA ally to promote industry innovation
August 7, 2017
Given the challenges and opportunities that new business models provide in the global tourism industry, Parallel 18 (P18) and the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association (PRHTA) have established a collaboration agreement that will benefit startups that participate in the business accelerator and the members of the hotel association.
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PRCCI hosts 1st ‘PR Patient Advocacy Group Symposium’
August 7, 2017
The Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation (PRCCI) recently hosted the First Patient Advocacy Group Symposium in Puerto Rico to bring together various patient advocacy groups, patients, investigators and other individuals interested in finding innovative and joint solutions to improve the lives of Puerto Rican patients.
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SBTDC marks 20th anniversary in PR at Aug. 18 summit
August 7, 2017
The Small Business and Technology Development Center will hold the “Think Big & Grow Smarter Business Summit” on Aug. 18 at the Hotel Condado Plaza, to celebrate its trajectory and contribution to the island’s socio-economic development over the past 20 years, said Carmen Martí, executive director of the SBTDC.
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Renewable energy execs: PR Green Energy Fund at risk
August 4, 2017
The Puerto Rico Association of Renewable Energy Contractors and Consultants warned Thursday of the possible demise of the government’s Green Energy Fund established in 2010 to incentivize the use of rooftop solar energy systems among residents and businesses.
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FirstBank, MAC promote arts among youth leaders
August 4, 2017
Looking to contributing to generate changes in vulnerable communities and promote social transformation processes, 20 young people ages 13 to 18 from the communities of Santurce and Río Piedras participated in the “Young Leaders: Artistic Action for the Community” program.
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OBoard to probe PR debt via independent investigator
August 3, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced Wednesday its intention to start a “comprehensive investigation of Puerto Rico’s debt and its relationship to the fiscal crisis.”
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Green Spirit to open 5 cannabis dispensaries in PR
August 3, 2017
Green Spirit Industries Inc. will be entering Puerto Rico’s medicinal cannabis market with the acquisition of four pre-approved and one pending medical marijuana dispensaries on the island, company CEO Les Ball said in an interview with Dave Gentry of “RedChip Money Report.”
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Local Guest unveils ‘experiential tourism’ platform
August 3, 2017
A team of young Puerto Rican behind San Juan-based Local Guest unveiled Wednesday an online platform offering “experiential tourism” options as an economic development engine.
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Op-Ed: OBoard is telling us to ‘Do as I say…not as I do’
August 3, 2017
We all learned this week, with considerable shock, that the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico has spent, during the course of just 10 months, the incomprehensible sum of $31 million out of our sad pockets.
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THL, Oaktree launch sale of 20M FirstBank shares
August 3, 2017
First BanCorp., the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, announced Wednesday that certain stockholders have commenced a public underwritten offering of an aggregate of 20 million shares of the corporation’s common stock, $0.10 par value per share that they currently own.
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Consultiva Internacional lands ‘Business Excellence’ nod
August 3, 2017
British-based business magazine “Corporate Insider” has awarded Consultiva Internacional Inc. its “Business Excellence” recognition and named the firm Puerto Rico’s best Investment Advisory Firm for 2017.
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Domino’s franchisee HFS Corp. closes all stores in PR
August 2, 2017
HFS Corp. — a franchisee for Domino’s Pizza in Puerto Rico — announced Wednesday the closing of nine stores on the island, after seeking bankruptcy protection earlier this year, this media outlet confirmed.
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Evertec reports $103.5M in 2Q17 revenue, up 6% YOY
August 2, 2017
Evertec Inc. announced Tuesday results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, which put total revenue for the quarter at $103.5 million, an increase of 6 percent compared with $97.7 million in the prior year.
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Coopharma adopts software to boost patient services
August 2, 2017
PrescribeWellness, the cloud-based services company that seeks collaboration for better health, announced a partnership with the Puerto Rican cooperative of community pharmacies, Coopharma, which will be using its software solution to increase medication adherence, patient loyalty and health.
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USVI becomes 1st US territory to join FirstNet network
August 2, 2017
The U.S. Virgin Islands on Tuesday became the first U.S. territory to “opt-in” to the FirstNet network, following Gov. Kenneth Mapp’s decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the territory’s public safety community, helping first responders save lives and protect communities, the carrier announced.
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