Hurricane Maria

VENUS WILLIAMS, CHEF JOSÉ ANDRÉS AND AI FUTURIST ETHAN MOLLICK HEADLINE GEP INNOVATE 2024 SUMMIT IN SEPTEMBER -- EVENT TO FOCUS ON AI AND AI USE CASES IN SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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"We're looking at what's next for AI, what's hype, and exactly how organizations are uncovering new value."

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  • "We're looking at what's next for AI, what's hype, and exactly how organizations are uncovering new value."
  • GEP INNOVATE 2024, its 10th annual two-day conference, brings together more than 300 leading experts, practitioners, and partners from procurement, supply chain, technology, operations, and finance to collaborate and discover how to apply AI to drive value and competitive advantage.
  • José Andrés: A globally acclaimed culinary innovator, author, educator, humanitarian, and chef/owner of José Andrés Group.
  • Ethan Mollick: Associate professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, teaches innovation, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence, as well as leading Wharton Interactive.

VENUS WILLIAMS, CHEF JOSÉ ANDRÉS AND AI FUTURIST ETHAN MOLLICK HEADLINE GEP INNOVATE 2024 SUMMIT IN SEPTEMBER -- EVENT TO FOCUS ON AI AND AI USE CASES IN SUPPLY CHAIN AND PROCUREMENT

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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"We're looking at what's next for AI, what's hype, and exactly how organizations are uncovering new value."

Key Points: 
  • "We're looking at what's next for AI, what's hype, and exactly how organizations are uncovering new value."
  • GEP INNOVATE 2024, its 10th annual two-day conference, brings together more than 300 leading experts, practitioners, and partners from procurement, supply chain, technology, operations, and finance to collaborate and discover how to apply AI to drive value and competitive advantage.
  • José Andrés: A globally acclaimed culinary innovator, author, educator, humanitarian, and chef/owner of José Andrés Group.
  • Ethan Mollick: Associate professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, teaches innovation, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence, as well as leading Wharton Interactive.

Crowley and Teamsters Union Local 901 Reach New Agreement in Puerto Rico, Continuing Longtime Labor Partnership

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowley and Teamsters Union Local 901 have reached a new labor agreement to extend their longtime partnership into its sixth decade serving the shipping and logistics needs of Puerto Rico.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Crowley and Teamsters Union Local 901 have reached a new labor agreement to extend their longtime partnership into its sixth decade serving the shipping and logistics needs of Puerto Rico.
  • We appreciate the Teamsters' trust in continuing our partnership to serve the island.
  • This new agreement reiterates Crowley's commitment to Puerto Rico and our dedication to supporting the careers of people who keep the supply chain running seamlessly between the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico.
  • Crowley's investments in Puerto Rico extend beyond infrastructure into communities, including a partnership with Wreaths Across America to honor Puerto Rico's military veterans.

AffiniPay Expands Into Puerto Rico

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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AffiniPay , the leader in online payments and software solutions for professionals, has announced the launch of its expansion into Puerto Rico for LawPay and CPACharge .

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  • AffiniPay , the leader in online payments and software solutions for professionals, has announced the launch of its expansion into Puerto Rico for LawPay and CPACharge .
  • "Expanding AffiniPay’s footprint to Puerto Rico is a large step in order to scale and increase our customer satisfaction," said Dru Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer of AffiniPay, parent company of LawPay, CPACharge and MyCase.
  • "We are thrilled to bring our trusted payment solutions to professionals in Puerto Rico, enhancing their ability to manage transactions seamlessly and securely.
  • In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria's devastating impact on Puerto Rico in 2017, various businesses, including legal firms, faced unprecedented adversity.

Don Mateo finds his roots by purchasing a Coffee farm in the mountains of Utuado Puerto Rico in the same area his ancestors once lived

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Adopted at 4 months old , Don Mateo finds his roots by purchasing a Coffee farm in the mountains of Utuado Puerto Rico in the same area his ancestors once lived. At the time of the purchase during Hurricane Maria, he discovered his biological roots, siblings and his father and three generations of great grandfathers were coffee farmers in the same area. After several years of hard work Cafe Don Mateo has its first hand processed all natural coffee for sale.

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  • But 30 days after closing and thanks to 23andme.com, Don Mateo found his biological family from the Puerto Rican side.
  • After years of hard work, Don Mateo has grown to love coffee and is pleased to introduce his all natural coffee brand Don Mateo Cafe.
  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Adopted at 4 months old , Don Mateo finds his roots by purchasing a Coffee farm in the mountains of Utuado Puerto Rico in the same area his ancestors once lived.
  • This call led to the creation of Cafe Don Mateo, situated on 250 acres in the Utuado mountains of Puerto Rico.

Auxilio Mutuo Hospital Selects Oracle Health's EHR to Improve Patient Experience

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, an academic, private non-profit hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has selected Oracle Health's electronic health record (EHR) to provide clinicians and staff with a comprehensive, simplified view of a patient's health information. The new system is designed to help Auxilio Mutuo create a better patient experience by increasing coordination across care teams and improving communications between clinicians and patients. Auxilio Mutuo is also adding Oracle Health's RevElate Patient Accounting to help automate its entire billing process and bring together a more convenient, transparent view of clinical and financial information.  

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  • The new system is designed to help Auxilio Mutuo create a better patient experience by increasing coordination across care teams and improving communications between clinicians and patients.
  • Auxilio Mutuo is also adding Oracle Health's RevElate Patient Accounting to help automate its entire billing process and bring together a more convenient, transparent view of clinical and financial information.
  • "With the ever-changing healthcare environment, we need a vendor that matches Auxilio Mutuo's clinical experience and offers a robust electronic health records system," said Jorge L. Matta-Serrano, executive director, Auxilio Mutuo.
  • The EHR can also reduce administrative tasks to help drive efficiency while helping improve patient care and experiences.

AM Best Removes From Under Review With Positive Implications and Upgrades Credit Ratings of Triple-S Propiedad, Inc.

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

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  • The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Dr. Lisandro Montalvo-Burke Joins Healthmap Solutions as Medical Director for Puerto Rico

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthmap Solutions, Inc. (Healthmap), a leading kidney population health management company, has named Lisandro Montalvo-Burke, MD as its new Medical Director in Puerto Rico.

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  • GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Healthmap Solutions, Inc. (Healthmap), a leading kidney population health management company, has named Lisandro Montalvo-Burke, MD as its new Medical Director in Puerto Rico.
  • Dr. Montalvo is a board-certified nephrologist and has been practicing nephrology in Canovanas, PR at his private practice since 2005.
  • He is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, Renal Physicians Association, National Kidney Foundation, and Sociedad de Nefrología e Hipertensión de Puerto Rico.
  • Healthmap has an all-star team here in Puerto Rico, and I am thrilled to be part of the organization.”

Genasys Awarded Critical Infrastructure Project to Engineer, Procure and Build Emergency Warning System for 37 Dams Across the Island of Puerto Rico

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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The competitive award made by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) is fully funded by $94.3 million from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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  • The competitive award made by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) is fully funded by $94.3 million from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
  • Genasys expects to recognize $60 million to $70 million in revenue over the term of the project.
  • The Genasys ProtectTM platform enables early detection and communication of potential flood threats via sensors, predictive analytics, and the Genasys Protect software and ACOUSTICS offerings.
  • The proposal incorporates the Genasys Protect platform, which includes proprietary software and hardware solutions, with sensors and communication equipment.

QUEST WATER STRENGTHENS ADVISORY BOARD

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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VANCOUVER, CANADA, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QUEST WATER GLOBAL, INC. (OTC Pink: QWTR) ("Quest" and/or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the expansion of its non-executive Advisory Board (the “Advisory Board”) with the appointment of three new advisors to provide expertise, accelerate growth, and drive impact.

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  • VANCOUVER, CANADA, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QUEST WATER GLOBAL, INC. (OTC Pink: QWTR) ("Quest" and/or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the expansion of its non-executive Advisory Board (the “Advisory Board”) with the appointment of three new advisors to provide expertise, accelerate growth, and drive impact.
  • Euphresia Luseka is a seasoned water governance expert, social entrepreneur, and programs manager with 14 years of progressive multi-country and multi-donor experience in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (“WASH”) sector in 25 countries.
  • The prestigious Women on Boards Network and Global Water Partnership recently awarded her for championing gender equity in the water sector.
  • These globally recognized leaders each bring a depth of experience and leadership to Quest and will join our current, distinguished Advisory Board members, Derk, Rob, and Craig, to provide a well-rounded, expert panel”, stated John Balanko, CEO of Quest.