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Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension consultant José Ríos shared strategies to help businesses in Puerto Rico mitigate the impact of new U.S. tariffs.

PRiMEX consultant advises Puerto Rico businesses on US tariffs

**Caption:** William Bonaparte, Cooperton’s chief operating officer, speaks on cybersecurity risks and solutions at the Health IT & AI Innovation Summit hosted by the Puerto Rico Hospitals Association.

Cooperton calls for stronger cybersecurity for health care industry

IN BRIEF

A University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez student operates a Renishaw AM 400 laser melting system as part of the additive manufacturing research funded by a $1.3 million U.S. Air Force grant.

RUM lands $1.3M Air Force grant for additive manufacturing research

NIMB Staff March 20, 2025

Rosa Uriarte, deputy director of economic development at The Enterprise Center at PathStone, and José Rivas, senior business development officer at PathStone.

Nonprofit launches STEP UP Affordable Loan Program in Puerto Rico

NIMB Staff March 20, 2025

Carlos Arroyo joins BetMGM as first Puerto Rico Brand Ambassador

NIMB Staff March 20, 2025

Yestoday's founders said they are committed to using technology to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship.

Yestoday launches inclusive business planning software

NIMB Staff March 19, 2025

RETAIL

Facel Casta-Báez, president and inventor of Emu Comfort pillows

Puerto Rican inventor aims for global reach with patented sleep aid

Emu Comfort pillows are designed to help with sleep apnea, chronic pain and other health conditions. #NewsismyBusiness

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BANKING

Mastercard partnered with Oriental Bank to bring Apple Pay to Puerto Rico.

Banks, credit cards launch Apple Pay in Puerto Rico

TELECOM/TECH

Tatiana Vallescorbo, attorney and advisory senior director at IT and process management consulting firm C2S

Senate bill, tech consulting firm tackle AI regulations for Puerto Rico

TOURISM

Virgin Voyages cancels 4 Valiant Lady cruises from San Juan in 2025-26

The Valiant Lady has represented an economic benefit for Puerto Rico since its inaugural visit in November 2022. #NewsismyBusiness

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Former Discover Puerto Rico CEO Brad Dean (File photo)

Ex-Discover Puerto Rico CEO warns against not renewing DMO contract

NIMB Staff March 13, 2025

Members of the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association’s Sales and Marketing Committee meet to discuss key tourism initiatives.

PRHTA expands tourism initiatives

NIMB Staff March 7, 2025

Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is expanding direct routes to the U.S. mainland and the Caribbean.

Spirit, Frontier expand flight routes from Luis Muñoz Marín

NIMB Staff March 7, 2025

The Ritz-Carlton has remained closed since September 2017 but is expected to reopen later this year.

Ritz-Carlton San Juan owners sue Quantum Vision Construction for breach of contract, delays

Michelle Kantrow-Vázquez March 5, 2025

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Goodwill opens 1st Puerto Rico store in Carolina’s Plaza Escorial

Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina

Hector Westerband, president of Mochi PR LLC

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MEDICINAL CANNABIS

Medical Cannabis Regulatory Board OKs freeze on license fees for doctors

AUTO

Users can complete the entire vehicle rental process through the Kinto Share PR mobile app, turning their smartphone into the vehicle’s key.

Toyota Financial Services launches flexible mobility service Kinto Share

“It was very disheartening to watch my sales team work diligently to book business and make major commitments only to let bureaucrats twiddle their thumbs, wondering if the island needs that business. It certainly created a lot of challenges over the past year, and I can’t say we’ve lost business just yet because it’s early in the day. But it’s a terrible precedent for our industry.”

— Brad Dean, former CEO, Discover Puerto Rico