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Project Makers is a nonprofit that supports the development of local businesses focused on Puerto Rico’s economic and social future.
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Project Makers to host business idea workshops in San Juan, Caguas
NIMB Staff May 22, 2025

Nonprofit to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through market needs, cost analysis and value creation. #NewsismyBusiness

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The Fields of Joy Foundation offers free emotional learning tools and mental health resources to support children in Puerto Rico.
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Fields of Joy reaches 41K+ students through mental health initiative
NIMB Staff May 22, 2025

Results from social-emotional education lessons in partnership with Fundación Atención Atención and Direct Relief highlight urgent need to expand youth mental health programs across Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness

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Contamination at Playa Lala in Rincón dropped by nearly 50% in 2024, due to community efforts and sewage system upgrades, according to Surfrider Foundation.
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Puerto Rico beaches see mixed results in water quality report
NIMB Staff May 21, 2025

Surfrider Foundation highlights progress and ongoing challenges in coastal monitoring efforts. #NewsismyBusiness

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Edith Brignoni, founder of Baby Abrazo, a digital brain health platform for families, received the Jumpstart Award and CPA business guidance at the BioLeap Showcase from the Puerto Rico Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Featured, General Biz News
13 Puerto Rico bioscience startups to expand in NYC after BioLeap
NIMB Staff May 21, 2025

Parallel18 and Science Trust celebrate second cohort with awards, mentorship and access to IndieBio accelerator. #NewsismyBusiness

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Sebastián Negrón-Reichard, secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce, during the trade mission to the Dominican Republic.
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22 Puerto Rican companies join trade mission to Dominican Republic
NIMB Staff May 21, 2025

DDEC and SBA sponsor effort to boost exports and promote Puerto Rico as investment hub. #NewsismyBusiness

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Companies that submitted cybersecurity plans include American Tugs, Buckeye Partners, Pan American Grain, Peerless Oil & Chemicals, Puerto Nuevo Terminal and others, according to the Puerto Rico Ports Authority.
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13 port and airport firms in Puerto Rico certify cybersecurity plans
NIMB Staff May 21, 2025

Ports Authority to hold orientation sessions as July 16 federal cybersecurity regulations approach. #NewsismyBusiness

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The Ponce Health Sciences University–Ponce Research Institute Scientific Conference featured oral presentations and posters on basic sciences, public health, psychology, clinical studies and case reports.
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PHSU, PRI present 180+ research projects at scientific conference
NIMB Staff May 21, 2025

Annual event highlights work in public health, cancer, psychology and clinical studies across Puerto Rico. #NewsismyBusiness

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The Community Resilience Estimates Viewer shows social vulnerability by census tract in Puerto Rico in the event of a natural disaster.
Featured, Government
US Census: More than half of Puerto Rico residents face high disaster risk
NIMB Staff May 20, 2025

New Community Resilience Estimates highlight towns most at risk from natural hazards. #NewsismyBusiness

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The State Insurance Fund Corp. in Puerto Rico will launch a mobile app July 1 to help employers manage policies and payments more easily.
Featured, Government
CFSE to launch mobile app for Puerto Rico employers starting July 1
NIMB Staff May 20, 2025

New digital tool will streamline payroll, certifications and policy access for more than 120,000 businesses. #NewsismyBusiness

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From left, Idis Ortiz-López, general manager of Starbucks in Puerto Rico; Olga Fernández, director of strategic alliances at Vimenti; and Kate Cheung, marketing manager for Starbucks Puerto Rico, during The Starbucks Foundation’s visit to the Vimenti II community garden.
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Vimenti receives $10K grant to expand school garden project
NIMB Staff May 20, 2025

Program to promote food security, healthy living and intergenerational learning in Villa Prades community. #NewsismyBusiness

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Graduates from the most recent PathStone training cohort came from Puerto Rico municipalities including Bayamón, Cataño, Corozal, Dorado, Morovis, Naranjito, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Vega Alta and Vega Baja.
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PathStone graduates 15 from EPA environmental training in Puerto Rico
NIMB Staff May 20, 2025

Initiative has trained 55 participants since 2022, with over half already placed in jobs or college. #NewsismyBusiness

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Officials from Bayer Crop Science Puerto Rico and the Office for Socioeconomic and Community Development (ODSEC, in Spanish) meet to renew their partnership agreement.
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Bayer, ODSEC renew alliance to expand farming sustainability programs
NIMB Staff May 20, 2025

“Crece y Aprende” and “Siembra” programs will reach more communities, now including older adults through Vida Plus. #NewsismyBusiness

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Arby’s in Plaza Escorial, one of the chain’s first locations in Puerto Rico, closed in April.
Featured, Retail
DDR Escorial sues Arby’s franchisee in Carolina over $1.49M lease default
NIMB Staff May 19, 2025

Plaza Escorial landlord claims tenant abandoned operations, failed to pay rent through 2032. #NewsismyBusiness

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Students in the Bravo Family Foundation’s Empowering Young Entrepreneurs program pitch business ideas at Bravo Day 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Puerto Rico students pitch startups to Orlando Bravo at Bravo Day
NIMB Staff May 19, 2025

A total of 75 public high school students spent eight months receiving business training from the Bravo Family Foundation. #NewsismyBusiness

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This year’s recognition reflects iPR Pharmaceuticals’ continued progress toward more sustainable operations. (Screen capture)
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iPR Pharmaceuticals earns first Energy Star certification for efficiency
NIMB Staff May 19, 2025

Pharmaceutical facility uses LNG, solar power and LED upgrades as part of AstraZeneca’s zero carbon strategy. #NewsismyBusiness

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