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The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics manages the State Data Center (SDC) portal, which provides official demographic data and publications from the U.S. Census Bureau. (https://censo.estadisticas.pr/)
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Institute of Statistics unveils Demographic Observatory dashboard
NIMB Staff May 23, 2025

New interactive tool combines population, birth, death and migration data in one visual platform. #NewsismyBusiness

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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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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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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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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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IslandCorps will receive a $1 million furniture donation from Saint John’s School and distribute it to schools in San Juan, Carolina and Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, as well as two locations in the Dominican Republic.
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Saint John’s donates $1M in furniture for schools in Puerto Rico, DR
NIMB Staff May 19, 2025

IslandCorps will send the items to furnish nearly 50 classrooms in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. #NewsismyBusiness

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From left, standing: Juan Carlos Agosto, CEO of Store Management System LLC; Javier Agosto, owner of Oiremoc LLC; and Leonardo Maldonado, relationship manager at Banesco USA. Seated: Juan Agosto and Efigenio Rivera, co-owners of Store Management System; and Maritza Abadía, president of Banesco USA in Puerto Rico, during the closing of the $9 million loan for the Sierra Bayamón Econo supermarket renovation.
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Banesco USA grants $9M loan to Econo Sierra Bayamón
NIMB Staff May 19, 2025

The funds will pay for the acquisition and remodeling of the Comerío store. #NewsismyBusiness

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Cynthia J. Rijo-Sánchez, president of the Puerto Rico Society of Certified Public Accountants.
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Puerto Rico CPA Society opens application period for financial aid program 
NIMB Staff May 16, 2025

The deadline is May 31 for residents preparing for the CPA exam. #NewsismyBusiness

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Rep. Ángel Morey-Noble, author of House Bill 644.
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Bill in Puerto Rico proposes standardized fees for administrative complaints
NIMB Staff May 16, 2025

Exemptions would apply to vulnerable groups and low-income filers. #NewsismyBusiness

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Carmen Ríos, vice president of Dulzura Borincana, receives the Small Business Exporter of the Year award from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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FirstBank gets ‘Bronze Lender of the Year’ award from SBA Puerto Rico
NIMB Staff May 16, 2025

Bank client Dulzura Borincana was also named Small Business Exporter of the Year for Puerto Rico and the Atlantic region. #NewsismyBusiness

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

“We’re very excited to welcome the Star of the Seas for the first time today to the San Juan Pier, as well as the Celebrity Beyond, which together bring more than 13,000 people, including passengers and crew.

 

This first visit of the Star of the Seas is estimated at approximately $600,000, and with the next five scheduled calls, it will exceed $3.5 million in direct economic impact.”

 

— Willianette Robles-Cancel, executive director, Puerto Rico Tourism Co.

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