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A Year Later, Thompson Pump Still Playing Integral Recovery Role in Puerto Rico

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
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More than 65 Thompson employees have assisted, on the ground in Puerto Rico and in supporting roles back in the US.

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  • More than 65 Thompson employees have assisted, on the ground in Puerto Rico and in supporting roles back in the US.
  • They have worked tirelessly, providing ongoing maintenance and pump operation assistance while local citizens put their lives back together.
  • "One year later, we're still providing drinking water to the area," said Thompson Pump National Sales Manager Bobby Zitzka.
  • "The number of employees who volunteered to put their own lives on hold to help the people of Puerto Rico is outstanding," said Chris Thompson, President of Thompson Pump.

A Legacy Of Tradition Lives On With The Grand Reopening Of El San Juan Hotel On December 14, 2018

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
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"El San Juan Hotel has been an important partner over the past year," says Carla Campos, Puerto Rico Tourism Company's executive director.

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  • "El San Juan Hotel has been an important partner over the past year," says Carla Campos, Puerto Rico Tourism Company's executive director.
  • Chandelier Bar is legendary in Puerto Rico and strongly associated by locals with unforgettable moments spent at El San Juan.
  • From first-class entertainment to jovial celebrations and serene relaxation, the traditions that form El San Juan Hotel are infused in every experience.
  • For more information on El San Juan Hotel or to book a reservation, please visit elsanjuanhotel.curiocollection.com or call 1-787-791-1000.

Acrecent Financial expands its funding capacity to provide financing to small and medium-sized enterprises in Puerto Rico

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Acrecent Financial Corporation , a leading provider of alternative financing in Puerto Rico, closed over $35 million in new credit facilities and other capital sources, which significantly expands its funding capacity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Puerto Rico.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Acrecent Financial Corporation , a leading provider of alternative financing in Puerto Rico, closed over $35 million in new credit facilities and other capital sources, which significantly expands its funding capacity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Puerto Rico.
  • Acrecent'sfinancing platform provided capital to support businesses when they needed it most:
    A rural hospital: $2.5 million to cover power generation costs to provide healthcare services to a community in crisis.
  • A professional engineering firm: $7.5 million to expand its staffing to rebuild and certify water-related infrastructures affected by the hurricanes.
  • A facility management services company: $1 million in working capital to cover employee liability insurance premiums for hundreds of employees that provide clean-up services for airports, hotels, pharmaceuticals, and banks and other local companies.

Education Anew: Shifting Justice 2018 Convenes Education and Youth Justice Organizers, Advocates and Funders in San Juan, Puerto Rico One Year After Hurricane Maria

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Saturday, October 6, 2018
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The 2018 convening will be held at La Concha Resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico October 11-14.

Key Points: 
  • The 2018 convening will be held at La Concha Resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico October 11-14.
  • On August 11, 2018, youth justice organizers from the continental United States joined organizers and cultural workers from Puerto Rico and the diaspora in New Orleans to unpack the economic and social realities of Puerto Rico pre- and post-Maria.
  • We know that solutions to youth justice and education in Puerto Rico are found from within.
  • EASJ2018 will provide attendees with an extraordinary opportunity to learn about the struggles for racial justice, education, and youth justice in Puerto Rico.

The 20/22 Act Society Responds to Article in GQ Magazine Regarding Puerto Rico and the "Super Rich"

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
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It has never been an objective of the Society to highlight its philanthropic efforts and contributions by its members to Puerto Rico.

Key Points: 
  • It has never been an objective of the Society to highlight its philanthropic efforts and contributions by its members to Puerto Rico.
  • Without the 20/22 act members and recipients involvement, these and other laws to help support Puerto Rico and protect its citizens, would likely not have happened.
  • At the end of the GQ article, grant recipients were compared to the invasive species of the Iguana.
  • Such a comparison is offensive to members of the 20/22 Act Society and recipients in general and will not be tolerated.

SNAAC Partners with Primeritus Financial Services for Nationwide Remarketing Services

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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Keith Byrd, VP of Remarketing for Primeritus added, "The team at Primeritus is very excited and proud to partner with an established company like SNAAC.

Key Points: 
  • Keith Byrd, VP of Remarketing for Primeritus added, "The team at Primeritus is very excited and proud to partner with an established company like SNAAC.
  • Primeritus has decades of combined experience in the remarketing industry which will also assist SNAAC in achieving their remarketing goals.
  • "SNAAC and Primeritus share a common objective; to deliver best-in-class service and results for our clients," says Joe Mappes, Executive Vice President of Primeritus Financial Services.
  • About Primeritus Financial Services: Primeritus Financial Services is a national provider of repossession management, remarketing, titled services and skip tracing services to the auto finance industry in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

NCMEC And Old Navy Team Up For The 8th Year To Keep Kids Safe

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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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community platform announced the eighth annual child safety event that will take place in Old Navy stores nationwide from Sept. 27 through Oct. 6.

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  • community platform announced the eighth annual child safety event that will take place in Old Navy stores nationwide from Sept. 27 through Oct. 6.
  • "We're grateful to Old Navy for helping us reach families across the country with tools and tips that could be life-saving for their children."
  • Please visit http://oldnavy.missingkids.com for more information and to find an Old Navy store near you.
  • * Offer valid from 10/10/2018 through 10/21/2018 in the US (excluding Puerto Rico) and Canada at Old Navy stores.

AeroNet: A Story of Business Resilience and Success in Puerto Rico

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
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GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, September 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Puerto Rican technology company AeroNet continues to innovate and grow with new products to support business continuity in the Caribbean region.

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  • GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, September 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Puerto Rican technology company AeroNet continues to innovate and grow with new products to support business continuity in the Caribbean region.
  • Adding to its success plan, this year the company became the first Internet Service Provider from Puerto Rico to be included in the prestigious Inc. 5000 list from Inc. Magazine.
  • Over the last year, the company has invested over $3.7 million in repair and expansion works related to its infrastructure and network.
  • Given their flexible nature, these products are available for all types of businesses, both in Puerto Rico as well as in the US Virgin Islands and South Florida.

Nonprofit Endeavors Work with FranchiseBlast to Enhance Mission of Service

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018
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TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Long-standing national nonprofit Endeavors chose FranchiseBlast to help them maintain quality service for the groups they serve across multiple states and Puerto Rico.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Long-standing national nonprofit Endeavors chose FranchiseBlast to help them maintain quality service for the groups they serve across multiple states and Puerto Rico.
  • Moving from pencil and paper to a digital solution positions Endeavors to provide consistent services across offices while preserving a lower overhead.
  • "Using FranchiseBlast will assist us in providing a consistent experience across all of our offices and all of our services."
  • "When we looked at Endeavors, they were a non-traditional fit for us," said Dean Hatzitheodosiou, Sr.

del Sol Foundation and Faith-based Community Organizations Collaborate to Launch Largest and Most-Ambitious Energy Security Project in History of Puerto Rico

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Thursday, September 13, 2018
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Commencing immediately, the del Sol Foundation using energy storage technology coupled with rooftop solar arrays will begin outfitting 500 sites located throughout the island.

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  • Commencing immediately, the del Sol Foundation using energy storage technology coupled with rooftop solar arrays will begin outfitting 500 sites located throughout the island.
  • The Lighthouse Project is made possible through the charitable efforts and donations of many, starting with the faith-based community in Puerto Rico and its extensive network, which reaches the continental United States.
  • The del Sol Foundation website donation portal can be found here: https://www.delsolfoundation.org/take-action/
    About del Sol Foundation for Energy Security.
  • The del Sol Foundation for Energy Security is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2017.