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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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Sen. Ada Álvarez-Conde introduced Senate Bill 483 to convert vacant public schools into affordable housing in Puerto Rico, noting that while many focus on abandoned houses, her bill targets unused government buildings.
Featured, Government
Senate bill proposes turning vacant buildings into affordable housing
Maria Miranda May 20, 2025

Puerto Rico Sen. Álvarez-Conde’s measure would prioritize closed schools. #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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Marisol Villalobos, co-founder and CEO of Amasar, speaks at the 2025 Agrohack Conference & Expo in San Juan, Puerto Rico, about how certifications helped her brand reach the stateside market.
Agriculture, Featured
Certification labels gain ground in marketing of agricultural products
Dennis Costa May 19, 2025

Certification labels gain ground in marketing of agricultural products Industry leaders at Agrohack 2025 discuss how Puerto Rico food producers can access the stateside market. #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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My Business Reads
New business books tackle persuasion and workplace success
Terri Schlichenmeyer May 19, 2025

Recent titles explore marketing, neuroscience, conflict resolution and the future of workplace well-being. #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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Anitza M. Cox, director of analysis and public policy at Estudios Técnicos, presents the results of the 20th edition of the SME Digital Trends Study.
Featured, General Biz News
Puerto Rico’s digital spending hits $1.8B; social, mobile, AI drive growth
NIMB Staff May 16, 2025

SME’s 2025 Digital Trends Study cites social media, mobile use and influencer marketing as top eCommerce drivers. #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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