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Will U.S. call center bill affect jobs in Costa Rica?
L. Arias -
The bill requires the Secretary of Labor to maintain a publicly available list of all employers that relocate call centers overseas, and to make such companies ineligible for federal grants or taxpayer-guaranteed loans.
US company Suttle to relocate its Costa Rica operations to Minnesota
L. Arias -
Suttle's relocation means the dismissal of the company’s 113 employees in a process that will commence this week and expected be completed within the next six months.
Will Donald Trump’s victory affect Costa Rica’s economy?
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The consensus among Costa Rican government officials: Donald Trump could certainly effect Costa Rica's economy, but the jury's out until he announces his policies.
Costa Rica reacts to Donald Trump victory
Shock, angst in many quarters, and plunging markets greet the election of Donald Trump as the next President of the United States.
Dos Pinos acquires candy maker Gallito
L. Arias -
After a scare earlier this year, Gallito candies will continue to be made in Costa Rica after all.
Employers more cautious on hiring during upcoming quarter
L. Arias -
Employers in the provinces of Heredia and Cartago are the best bets for finding jobs in the upcoming quarter.
Majority of companies in Costa Rica are family affairs
L. Arias -
Nearly 80 percent of private companies here are family-owned, according to a recent survey by the Costa Rican Chamber of Family Businesses.
Gallito candy, chocolates won’t be ‘Made in Costa Rica’ anymore
L. Arias -
Morenitos, Violetas, Milanes, Guayabitas, Tapitas and other Gallito brand candies will no longer be made here. The century-old Gallito started as a small store in downtown San José.
President Solís takes credit for healthy economy; Business leaders push back
President Solís highlighted the healthy economy in his State of the Nation speech but offered no hints as to how his administration might change tack to achieve its specific goals, including fiscal reform.