ieat Rewards loyalty program adds mobile app
August 18, 2017
International Restaurant Services Inc., franchiser of Chili's, On The Border, PF Chang's and Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurants in Puerto Rico, has added a mobile application to its ieat loyalty rewards program launched earlier this year.
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Aireko fined $1.5M for Clean Air Act violations in PR
August 17, 2017
AIREKO Construction Co. will have to pay a $1.5 million fine after failing to comply with the asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants during the illegal removal of asbestos containing materials from the Minillas North Tower in May 2012, the U.S. Justice Department announced.
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U.S. gov’t to decide by Oct. 6 if it will defend PROMESA
August 17, 2017
The United States government will notify the Financial Oversight and Management Board by Oct. 6 if it will defend the constitutionality of PROMESA.
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OBoard issues RFP for independent investigation team
August 17, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico issued a request for proposals (“RFP”) from parties interested to be retained as an independent investigation team to probe Puerto Rico’s debt and its connection to the current fiscal crisis.
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PR new auto sales up 2.6% YOY in July; 6,947 units sold
August 17, 2017
The United Group of Automobile Importers, known as GUIA for its initials in Spanish, announced there were 6,947 new cars sold in Puerto Rico last month, representing a 2.9 percent increase from the same month last year, and a 4.6 percent jump over June’s results.
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DACO issues 15 infringement notices to car dealers
August 17, 2017
The Department of Consumer Affairs issued Wednesday about 14 infringement notices to auto dealers selling vehicles without the Monroney Label, required by local and federal laws to provide information to potential car buyers.
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Caguas-San Juan light commuter train project derailed
August 16, 2017
Plans to build a commuter train project connecting Caguas to San Juan, called Novotrén, have been derailed after years of development and interest from the private sector, Caguas Mayor William Miranda-Torres confirmed.
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Gov’t to spend $700K to use ‘Despacito’ to promote PR
August 16, 2017
The Puerto Rico Tourism Co. announced it will integrate the worldwide musical hit “Despacito,” by local artist Luis Fonsi, into upcoming initiatives to promote the island as a tourist destination.
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Ford’s ’17 environmental grant cycle deadline looms
August 16, 2017
Proponents for this year’s 2017 Ford Environmental Grants program have until Aug. 31, 2017 to submit their projects through the website, where the program’s terms and conditions are available, along with the official application form.
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Bankers Assoc. hosts talk on tax issues for nonprofits
August 16, 2017
The Puerto Rico Bankers Association will host on Aug. 18 a free seminar targeting nonprofit and community organizations from the western area in which experts will discuss a range of topics, including financial and tax-related, the trade group announced.
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OBoard asks to hire advisory firm; top fee is $695/hr
August 15, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico filed an application at the U.S. District Court to approve the hiring of Phoenix Management Services, LLC as financial advisor for the mediation team appointed in the Title III cases related to the Commonwealth’s bankruptcy proceedings.
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PREPA head airs laundry list of operational problems
August 15, 2017
The Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Ricardo Ramos-Rodríguez, aired a laundry list of structural and operational problems plaguing the island’s main energy provider, while outlining plans to face the peak of this year’s hurricane season.
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SMEs can get up to $50K in marketing, export incentives
August 15, 2017
The Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company announced the start of sessions to inform small and mid-sized businesses getting agency assistance on the availability of special incentives to export and market their goods and services.
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Science Trust offers workshops, training for researchers
August 14, 2017
Technology-based small businesses are constantly contending for a competitive advantage by introducing new products, technologies and solutions, or improving their existing capabilities.
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Weekend Wheels: ’18 Toyota C-HR hits island roads
August 14, 2017
The Toyota C-HR 2018, the newest member of the automaker’s diverse family of vehicles, has debuted on Puerto Rico roads, where it seeks to appeal to urban youth and trendsetters who want a car that fits their style.
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