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Help for small businessSmall business owners in the Virgin Islands may be more fortunate than those in other regions, thanks to a dynamic resource for entrepreneurs. Marketplace emphasizes tourism's economic impactDelegates from around the globe gathered at Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas January 22 to 24 to attend Caribbean Travel Marketplace, and reaffirm their commitment to tourism in the region. Norma Krieger, founder Krieger Creative Group. Photo by Johanna Bermudez-Ruiz. KCG offers World Class branding in St. CroixNorma Krieger has produced and managed multi-million dollar advertising projects for worldwide brands. Now she’s back home in her native St. Croix, bringing sophistication to her island-based agency, Krieger Creative Group. Report gives BVI top ratingThe British Virgin Islands landed at the top of the list for the region’s best quality of life, according to a report “Caribbean & Central American Countries of the Future. Chinese focus on the CaribbeanChina has recently spent seven billion dollars on investments in the Caribbean and Latin America. The majority of the revenue has gone to countries that have developed diplomatic ties with China while severing them with Taiwan. Richard Branson's Center for EntrepreneurshipVirgin Holidays and Virgin Unite have launched The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship in the Caribbean, designed to nurture entrepreneurs, create jobs and build the economy. Time to ponder public, private partnershipsThe recent global recession and a new flatter 21st century have forced governments and private sectors to reevaluate their traditional roles. ' |
The CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, Alex Sanguinetti, says the region must adopt new methods to compete for tourism dollars. Read more here. Green development key to successWhen St. Croix's Onaje Jackson began his business in 1993, it took him to remote locations in Belize and Guyana. He says nobody new what ‘sustainable’ meant back then. Times have changed. Click for more. Sharing a commitment to Caribbean tourismCaribbean Travel Marketplace provides an opportunity for tourism stakeholders to reaffirm their commitment to tourism in the region. Click for more. U.S. SBA offers on line courseThe U.S. Small Business Administration offers online training access contracting opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by women, minorities, disadvantaged individuals and veterans. Click for more. Profiting during a bad economyOur law firm recently established an Asset Stabilization and Strategic Economic Recovery Team (ASSERT) to help businesses stay afloat. Here are some pointers from our team. Click for more. Social networking pays big dividendsThe number advantages of SMM are generating exposure for businesses, increasing traffic and building new partnerships. Click for more. Schedule a check up for your businessPeriodic “business checkups” can help small businesses anticipate,and guard against, legal liabilities, and excessive costs. Click for more. Air Jamaica flying highAir Jamaica is bouncing back, after a troubled time, and airline marketers are promising the "new" Air Jamaica will offer everything you loved about the old Air Jamaica and more. Click for more. REDjet offers affordable intraCaribbeanIan Burns the CEO of REDjet told delegates at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s “State of the Industry” conference in St.Martin that affordable intra Caribbean travel has come to the region. Click for more. Calling all student entrepreneursUniversity of the Virgin Islands student entrepreneurs with business ideas could win money and backing for their new business concept. Click for more. SBA awards U.S. Virgins Step GrantThe U.S. Small Business Administration has awarded the Virgin Islands a State Trade and Export Promotion grant in the amount of $489,646 to strengthen its relations with foreign markets. Click for more. St Croix honors business starsGovernor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, John P. de Jongh, Jr. joined St. Croix's business leaders in presenting business and professional excellence awards at the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Awards Gala. Click for more. SBDC offers services in St JohnThe Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is no stranger to entrepreneurs and small business owners in St. Croix and St. Thomas. Now businesses in St. John can benefit from the center open at the University of the Virgin Islands Academic Center at The Marketplace. Click for more. |