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FirstBank estimates that reforestation carried out through its two-year Rescate Costero initiative will reduce up to 422 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.
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FirstBank plants nearly 20K trees to protect Puerto Rico coasts
NIMB Staff December 29, 2025

Rescate Costero program aims to reduce up to 422 metric tons of CO₂ annually while expanding coastal restoration and environmental education across 13 communities. #NewsismyBusiness

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Artis Lucerna is one of eight artist entrepreneurs participating in The Shop at Plaza Las Américas this year.
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FirstBank brings back The Shop to Plaza Las Américas
NIMB Staff December 18, 2025

Holiday initiative highlights eight Puerto Rican entrepreneurs through physical and digital spaces. #NewsismyBusiness

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FirstBank’s headquarters in San Juan, Puerto Rico
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FirstBank invests $466M to boost inclusion, development
Michelle Kantrow August 22, 2025

Bank allocates funds across Puerto Rico, Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands. #NewsismyBusiness

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Claudia Freyre, founder of Borihipi in Peñuelas, is one of five entrepreneurs awarded $2,000 through FirstBank’s 1Éxito business training program.
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FirstBank awards 5 entrepreneurs in 1Éxito for Business 2025 program
NIMB Staff July 18, 2025

Winners receive $2,000 prizes as part of bank’s support for small businesses. #NewsismyBusiness

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Brenda Irizarry of FirstBank leads a coaching habits training during a recent 1Éxito for Business event.
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FirstBank to host free business education event for entrepreneurs
NIMB Staff June 9, 2025

1Éxito for Business offers training, networking and $2,000 prize opportunities. #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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FirstBank provides $2.7M loan to Calben Group LLC
NIMB Staff December 24, 2024

The parent company of Casa Bella Resort Living will build a third property for 29 new tenants. #NewsismyBusiness

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Execs named in cross-section of Puerto Rico industries
Contributor November 4, 2024

In this edition of Climbing the Corporate Ladder, a cross-section of companies doing business in Puerto Rico has named top officials to their ranks. #NewsismyBusiness

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FirstBank gets Ceiba Award for impact in southern Puerto Rico
NIMB Staff October 31, 2024

The Puerto Rico Southern Chamber of Commerce presented the award. #NewsismyBusiness

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EDB and FirstBank close first SSBCI loan 
NIMB Staff July 11, 2024

Intervoice Communication of Puerto Rico received the loan under the U.S. Treasury Department’s State Small Business Credit Initiative program. #NewsismyBusiness 

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FirstBank selects nCino to transform commercial lending services
Contributor March 21, 2024

nCino will provide a platform to improve customer experiences and create new efficiencies across its commercial lending services from origination to portfolio management. #NewsismyBusiness

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FirstBank sponsors youth golf clinic at Puerto Rico Open
NIMB Staff March 8, 2024

The bank hosted a golf and financial education event for children with pro golfer Marifé Torres. #NewsismyBusiness 

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Puerto Rico Lottery switches to FirstBank for payments
NIMB Staff February 28, 2024

Starting March 1, lottery prize and supplier payments transition to the new banking service. #NewsismyBusiness

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Local veterinarian expands practice with FirstBank loan
NIMB Staff February 16, 2024

Dr. Eduardo Díaz-Argimon’s acquisition of a second animal hospital was supported by SBA-backed financing. #NewsismyBusiness

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FirstBank creates ‘the shop’ to boost small biz holiday sales
Contributor December 15, 2022

The bank-sponsored location is at Plaza Las Américas and will house eight small local businesses that will sell their products there for two weeks.

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“Policies enacted by the [Government of Puerto Rico] do not reflect the urgent needs of the electric power sector. On the contrary, many policies are likely to undermine reliability.”

 

— RAND’s “Priority Recommendations for Puerto Rico to Promote Well-Being and Economic Growth”

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