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These are the top local news stories from News is my Business for Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Free construction school opens following $10.9M investment

Published 18 September 2025, 5:05 am

BuildStrong Academy trains Puerto Ricans for skilled trades, creating jobs and strengthening recovery. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico bill would grant tax breaks to ice factories

Published 18 September 2025, 5:04 am

Measure cites their role during disasters to add to incentives code. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico’s GDP grows 3% in 2023 after decline

Published 18 September 2025, 5:03 am

Exports, government spending and tourism drive economic rebound, BEA data shows. #NewsismyBusiness

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Jacobs to design resilient wastewater project in Mayagüez

Published 18 September 2025, 5:02 am

PRASA selects firm for 1.1-mile ocean outfall replacement damaged by Hurricane María. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico joins LatAm public relations summit in Honduras

Published 18 September 2025, 5:01 am

Karen Garnik to represent island at international forum on public relations and strategic communication. #NewsismyBusiness

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FHLBNY launches $5M grant round for small businesses

Published 18 September 2025, 5:00 am

Recovery program offers up to $10,000 for firms, farms and nonprofits in Puerto Rico and beyond. #NewsismyBusiness

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Cruise arrivals bring $800K boost to San Juan economy

Published 17 September 2025, 12:00 pm

Star of the Seas debut, Celebrity Beyond bring 13,000 visitors, $3.5 million impact projected this year. #NewsismyBusiness

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ETI: Housing affordability crisis persists in Puerto Rico

Published 17 September 2025, 5:05 am

Index shows limited relief despite falling prices and higher sales. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico bill would make digital car permits valid

Published 17 September 2025, 5:04 am

Measure would allow drivers to use CESCO app. #NewsismyBusiness

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Federal funds boost 4 farmers’ markets in northwest Puerto Rico

Published 17 September 2025, 5:03 am

USDA-backed program expands fresh food access, aids farmers. #NewsismyBusiness

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InvestPR earns global awards, unveils 2nd phase of campaign

Published 17 September 2025, 5:02 am

Organization recognized by IEDC for promotion strategies. #NewsismyBusiness

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Oriental launches 3rd seed fund call for nonprofits

Published 17 September 2025, 5:01 am

Program supports incubation and acceleration of entrepreneurs. #NewsismyBusiness

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RCMdO Arquitectos opens new Santurce headquarters

Published 17 September 2025, 5:00 am

Firm invests $800,000 in space to drive growth and innovation. #NewsismyBusiness

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Bethel to invest $8M, create 400 jobs in Puerto Rico

Published 16 September 2025, 5:06 am

Firm will make military apparel in reshoring win for the island. #NewsismyBusiness

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Puerto Rico gov unveils $10M plan to fix water outages

Published 16 September 2025, 5:05 am

González: New plant, pipes will address the crisis. #NewsismyBusiness

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