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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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From left: San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero, Bogotá Secretary of Economic Development María del Pilar López-Uribe and Daphne Barbeito, director of San Juan’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism.
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San Juan and Bogotá sign alliance to boost entrepreneurship, tourism
NIMB Staff May 15, 2025

Agreement establishes joint economic development, small business and trade initiatives between the two capital cities. #NewsismyBusiness

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Airbnb launches “Services on Airbnb” and “Experiences on Airbnb” through a completely redesigned app.
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Airbnb launches new app with services, experiences beyond the stay
NIMB Staff May 15, 2025

Puerto Rico users now have access to on-demand chefs, massages, tours and more through the redesigned platform. #NewsismyBusiness

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The offer provides access to Scrub Island’s accommodations, including 26 guest rooms, 26 one-bedroom suites and 13 villas ranging from two to six bedrooms.
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Scrub Island Resort offers summer rates for Puerto Rico, USVI residents
NIMB Staff May 15, 2025

Special $399 nightly rate available through Sept. 30 for guests from sister islands. #NewsismyBusiness

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A pilot program approved by the Puerto Rico House would integrate artificial intelligence tools into English instruction at 25 public schools.
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Puerto Rico House passes bill to use AI in English instruction
NIMB Staff May 14, 2025

The pilot program would deploy artificial intelligence tools in 25 public schools. #NewsismyBusiness

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GSA to host Puerto Rico Compra 2025 to boost gov’t contracting
NIMB Staff May 14, 2025

Event to connect entrepreneurs and professionals with government purchasing opportunities. #NewsismyBusiness

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L’Oréal Caribe, CienciaPR graduate 18 from ‘Girls in Science’ program
NIMB Staff May 14, 2025

Initiative promotes STEM education for girls with mentoring, lab visits, and academic support. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico Financial Institutions Commissioner Natalia Zequeira-Díaz (Credit: Gabriel López-Albarrán, Center for Investigative Journalism).
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Puerto Rico to overhaul financial regs, expand oversight of sports betting 
Eduardo San Miguel Tió May 13, 2025

Public comment period on five proposed rules affecting banks, gaming and licensing opened. #NewsismyBusiness

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