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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.
Featured, Nonprofit organizations
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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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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Francisco Rodríguez-Castro, president and CEO of Birling Capital Advisors
Economy, Featured
Puerto Rico stock index up 8.1% YTD, beating U.S. markets
NIMB Staff May 16, 2025

Birling Capital’s April market review highlights strong Puerto Rico equities and early investor confidence in Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón’s leadership. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce President Luis E. Pizarro discusses details of the proposed legislation in Washington.
Featured, General Biz News
CofC backs federal bill to reboot island’s pharma manufacturing sector
NIMB Staff May 16, 2025

Chamber endorses MMEDS Act to drive investment, job creation and supply chain security. #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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The $13.1 billion General Fund excludes special revenue and federal funds. With those included, Puerto Rico’s total consolidated budget for fiscal year 2026 is $32.6 billion.
Featured, Government
OBoard submits $13.1B budget for FY2026 developed with local gov’t
NIMB Staff May 15, 2025

More than 64% of General Fund allocated to education, health care, public safety and pensions. #NewsismyBusiness

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From left: Miriam Martinez, coordinator of the Puerto Rican Summit, and Luis DeRosa, executive director.
Featured, General Biz News
Puerto Rican Summit designates Kissimmee as ‘Municipality 79’
NIMB Staff May 15, 2025

Summit leaders and Kissimmee officials will sign MOU to boost services for Puerto Rican communities in Florida. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico’s National Lemonade Day “promises to be a joyful and inspiring event for families and communities, with opportunities to support young entrepreneurs, enjoy fresh lemonade and witness the next generation of business leaders in action,” organizers said.
Featured, General Biz News
Puerto Rico to host National Lemonade Day on May 17
NIMB Staff May 15, 2025

More than 100 youth-run stands to highlight entrepreneurship and community spirit. #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.
In-Brief
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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The project will install 5-kilowatt solar systems and 13-kilowatt-hour battery units at community centers in San Diego (Coamo), Rubias (Yauco), Quebrada Arenas (Caguas), Castañer (Lares) and La Perla (San Juan).
Environment, Featured
RM Capital acquires ISO Solar to expand clean energy in Puerto Rico
NIMB Staff May 14, 2025

New leadership and investment strategy to accelerate access to clean, reliable and affordable energy across the island. #NewsismyBusiness

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Mark Domzalski, director of the Azmat A. Assur Foundation, during the inaugural award ceremony for the Azmat A. Assur Award for Future STEM Scholars in San Juan.
Featured, General Biz News
Azmat A. Assur Award recognizes 4 outstanding STEM students
NIMB Staff May 14, 2025

The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust and Azmat A. Assur Foundation provide $80,000 in scholarships to promising young talent. #NewsismyBusiness

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