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VI-Ambassadors

 

What is the VI-Ambassadors Program?

  • VI-Ambassadors is a program that leverages the Territory’s network of business leaders who can influence key businesses in their decisions to locate operations in the Territory.
  • The EDA leverages VI-Ambassadors to identify, cultivate and secure additional business investment into the Territory
  • VI-Ambassadors are effectively an additional set of USVI sales people

Who are the VI-Ambassadors?

Ambassadors fall into several categories provide access and influence to key corporate decision-makers that have the possibility to establish a business operation in the USVI.  Ambassadors are located in the Territory and anywhere in the world.

  • EDC company leadership in key target sectors
  • Stakeholders in the USVI business community
  • Friends, Family and EDC alumni who share a passion for the development of the Territory

Objectives of VI-Ambassadors

  • Raise awareness of the USVI for investment through introductions and testimonials of VI-Ambassadors
  • Introductions of target companies with business expansion plans to the EDA by VI-Ambassadors
  • Secure high visibility speaking engagements and hosting opportunities at key industry events
  • Secure increased investment and job creation by utilizing VI-Ambassadors