Velázquez bill would boost P.R. small business growth
May 19, 2017
The top Democrat on the House Small Business Committee, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), unveiled Thursday an array of legislative proposals aimed at igniting small business growth and entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico.
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Ferries del Caribe in accident in Santo Domingo
May 19, 2017
Just two weeks after resuming maritime passenger service between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, Ferries del Caribe had an accident Thursday when the ropes anchoring the vessel broke and allowed the boat to slip about 50 feet.
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Denny’s parks food truck in Hato Rey, 1st for entire chain
May 19, 2017
Denny’s Puerto Rico, operated by franchisee Marpor Corp., has rolled into Hato Rey in what is the first food truck for the company on the island and nationwide, Ricardo González, vice president of the local restaurant chain confirmed Thursday.
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Sacred Heart to host 2nd ‘Content Marketing Summit’
May 19, 2017
Sacred Heart University will host its second 'Content Marketing Summit' with the aim of educating about creating digital content of interest to help strengthen the presence of a brand or business on social media.
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‘Puerto Rico App’ launched to help tourists plan visits
May 19, 2017
Twins Theory Corp., a company founded and led by Joel and Jonathan Cotto, unveiled Thursday the “Puerto Rico app,” a digital tool that provides tourists with all of the info they will need to plan their visit and fully experience the island’s offerings.
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FirstBank opens ‘Platinum Banking’ branch in Condado
May 18, 2017
Looking to cater to that high-net worth segment of Puerto Rico’s population who typically expect distinctive banking services, FirstBank officially unveiled its new branch in Condado, which houses its new Platinum Banking service, executives said Wednesday.
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Echar Pa’lante campaign marks 5 yrs. of empowerment
May 18, 2017
Echar Pa’lante, an initiative Banco Popular launched five years ago to empower a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, is looking ahead to further linking academia, the government and the private sector to help restore Puerto Rico’s economy.
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Study: Women ‘wield the power’ in PR consumer market
May 18, 2017
On an island where 52.3 percent of the population is female, there is no doubt that when it comes to driving the local economy, women are at the wheel, leveraging their considerable impact as market influencers and trendsetters.
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Hilco Real Estate auctions medical office space in Caguas
May 18, 2017
Hilco Real Estate, LLC announced Wednesday the upcoming live and online auction of a sixth-floor medical office condominium within the HIMA Plaza One office building located in Caguas, scheduled for June 8.
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1st group of students graduate from Janssen job program
May 18, 2017
A group of 37 students from public high schools in Gurabo and Manatí completed the first “Bridge to Employment” Program in Puerto Rico sponsored by Janssen LLC, as part of its Early Talent Strategy to engage millennials with the life sciences manufacturing sector, the company announced Wednesday.
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Santander donates collected clothing, items to homeless
May 18, 2017
Through its community impact program “Santander Solidario,” Banco Santander Puerto Rico collected more than 1,700 jeans and 3,000 personal hygiene items that will be donated to various nonprofit organizations that provide services to the homeless population around the island.
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Red Mango opens 13th restaurant in Old San Juan
May 18, 2017
Restaurant chain Red Mango is moving forward with its growth plans in Puerto Rico, with the opening of its 13th location in Old San Juan on May 22, the company announced Wednesday.
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Rosselló certifies 260 co.’s creating 1K jobs islandwide
May 17, 2017
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced Tuesday the certification of 260 companies that are creating more than 1,000 jobs islandwide in the areas of sales, service and manufacturing.
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PR gets $4.1M for healthcare, firefighting services
May 17, 2017
Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González-Colón announced Tuesday the awarding of federal funds in the amounts of $3.5 million to the Barceloneta Primary Health Services Inc. health care center, and $613,914 to the Puerto Rico Firefighter Corps.
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Caribbean Cinemas to open in Plaza Carolina mall in ’18
May 17, 2017
SIMON-Plaza Carolina and Caribbean Cinemas announced Tuesday a leasing agreement to open 11 state-of-the-art movie auditoriums.
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