Frappe maker La Frutera finds growth within Walmart
May 1, 2015
The business relationship between local frappe maker La Frutera and Walmart Supercenters has helped the local chain find growth, as more than half of its sales, or 54 percent, are generated through its presence within the mega-retailer, company officials said.
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Gov. García-Padilla to ‘take steps’ to navigate fiscal crisis
April 30, 2015
Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla said Thursday the government will take specific steps in coming months to face Puerto Rico’s fiscal crisis, which include no new taxes and no job cutbacks.
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Jeb Bush supports Puerto Rico statehood, Ch. 9 option
April 29, 2015
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who is expected to announce his run for the U.S. presidency in 2016, expressed his support Tuesday for Puerto Rico’s statehood as well as its right of its government agencies to file for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 9 of the U.S. tax code.
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3rd edition of Tech Summit focusing on entrepreneurship
April 29, 2015
With the participation of important international players in the fields of technology and computing and chief information officers from Latin America and the U.S. mainland, the government announced Tuesday the upcoming third edition of the Tech Summit, slated for May 13.
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LMM launches ‘Green Airport’ recycling program
April 29, 2015
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport officials, along with partners Hugo Neu Environmental, announced Tuesday the launching of “Green Airport, an initiative that promotes public awareness of the importance of recycling in Puerto Rico.
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Public school students learn about construction careers
April 29, 2015
The Associated General Contractors of America, Puerto Rico Chapter, in coordination with the Department of Education will conduct the annual closing of its “Build Up!” and “On Site!” programs May 12, when some 300 children and 50 adults from island public schools will gather.
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Aon scholarship application deadline nears
April 29, 2015
Aon plc, a risk management, brokerage, reinsurance, and human resources consulting and outsourcing services firm, is inviting students to participate in its call for the Aon Scholarship Fund for Talented Students through the Puerto Rico Community Fund (FCPR, by its Spanish acronym). The outreach effort closes May 1, 2015.
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Bankers ‘frustrated,’ monitoring gov’t solutions to crisis
April 28, 2015
The heads of the island’s two largest banks took turns in recent days expressing their concerns about the current fiscal scenario and whether political leaders are willing to make the right decisions to put Puerto Rico’s economy back on track.
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Radisson Ambassador Plaza closing in Condado April 29
April 28, 2015
The Radisson Ambassador Plaza Hotel & Casino San Juan will be closing its doors April 29, citing failed attempts to sell the property during the past year.
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Greenbriar Capital to build 100MW solar project in P.R.
April 28, 2015
Greenbriar Capital Corp. announced Monday its partnership with Atherton Pacific Green of Newport Beach California for engineering, procurement, and construction of the 100 MW "Smart Grid" Montalva Photovoltaic Solar Project in Puerto Rico.
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EVERTEC announces new scholarship program
April 28, 2015
Transaction processing company EVERTEC Inc. announced Monday a new merit and needs based scholarship program, designed to recognize and reward Puerto Rico students who have demonstrated academic success, as well as significant accomplishments in community service.
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Economist: Sense of crisis prevails, decision time is now
April 27, 2015
Going into its eighth year of negative growth, Puerto Rico needs to become accountable for its “sad state” of internal affairs and make a number of necessary decisions to recover growth in fiscal years to come and put an end to the prevailing sense of crisis, said economist firm H. Calero Consulting Group in the most recent edition of its internal publication “Pulse.”
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SBA kicks-off Emerging Leaders training series in P.R.
April 27, 2015
The U. S. Small Business Administration Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands district office recently kicked-off the first ever Emerging Leaders training series on the island and announced the participants selected for the Class of 2015.
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9 Guaynabo schools recycle 110 tons of materials
April 27, 2015
Nine Guaynabo schools recovered 110 tons of recyclable materials as part of the “Earth Recycling Challenge,” a contest organized by Hugo Neu Environmental in partnership with the town of Guaynabo and the Environmental Awareness Foundation.
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AT&T grants $38K to undergrad Sacred Heart students
April 27, 2015
Sacred Heart University recently received a $38,000 contribution from AT&T to support 31 undergraduate scholarships for students with satisfactory academic performance, financial need, and a demonstrated commitment to their careers will be able to participate.
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