SBA Honors Owners of The Fred Hotel as Entrepreneurs of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SBDC have honored business partners Christopher “Topher” Swanson and Jeff Printz with the 2019 U.S. Virgin Islands Entrepreneurs of the Year Award.
USVIEDA Board Elects New Officers
The U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (USVIEDA) elected three new board members -- Kevin A. Rodriquez, Gary Molloy and Haldane Davies Ph.D. -- to be officers on Wednesday, May 15.
Industry Veterans Abisch and Goldenberg Join Crowley Logistics
Both men have joined the company as vice presidents. John Abisch, vice president of global supply chain solutions, and Bob Goldenberg, vice president of global business development, will be based in the Miami office.
SBA Proposes Certification Rule for Women-Owned Small Businesses
“Every day more women are participating in non-traditional industries, but they don’t always have easy access to federal government contracts. The proposed rule will bolster the number of federal contract awards to WOSB and EDWOSB-certified businesses..."
SBA Offers Funding Opportunity Through State Trade Expansion Program
The purpose of the grant opportunity is to invite proposals for funding from eligible state entities interested in, and capable of providing assistance, guidance and tools to qualified small businesses looking to engage in export-related activities.
USVIEDA Issues RFPs for Creation of Economic Development Plan
For individuals or firms that are interested in learning more about this Request for Proposal (RFP), the RFP can be retrieved from the USVIEDA website.
DLCA Reminds Businesses Hurricane Price Lists Due June 1
This information is required by law and primarily targets businesses whose goods and services are necessary for hurricane preparation and recovery.
DOL Encourages Employers, Not for Profits to Offer Work Experience to Youth
Commissioner Designee Gary Molloy invites employers, not-for-profit organizations and training service providers to participate in this year’s Summer Youth Work Experience and Training Program Virgin Islands Department of Labor (VIDOL).
Following Trade Mission Trip, RTPark Begins to Plan Partnerships in East Asia
The RTPark’s business attraction team traveled to Taiwan and mainland China’s Guangdong Province for the trip, which took place from March 19 to April 2, to have introductory meetings with various early-stage technology companies, science parks and government agencies.
SBA Offering Free Workshops to Support Disadvantaged Small Businesses
The Management and Technical Assistance Program provides training, executive education and one-on-one consulting in a wide range of business activities, including marketing, accounting, opportunity development and capture, contract management, compliance and financial analysis.
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VIGL Operations LLC, the grantee of the exclusive agreement to operate both the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on St. Thomas and the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St. Croix, provided an update on its efforts to revitalize the horseracing industry by outlining the ongoing construction projects at each racetrack. They also unveiled the plans for the tracks along with renderings and other details regarding the projects.
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VIGL Continues Efforts to Improve Racetracks
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VIGL Operations LLC has provided an update on its efforts to revitalize the horseracing industry in the Virgin Islands by outlining the ongoing construction projects at each racetrack.
