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Savanne-Downstreet enterprise zone expanded for zone residents, business owners on St. Thomas

Submitted by shanice on Tue, 03/15/2022 - 12:38pm

   
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – March 15, 2022 - The enterprise zone of Savanne-Downstreet on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, has recently been expanded to increase access for the residents of Downstreet to enterprise zone programs. In response to the Enterprise Zone Commission’s recommendation to expand the Savanne-Downstreet enterprise zone, USVI Governor Albert Bryan, Jr., signed an Executive Order No. 517-2021 to expand this enterprise zone. 

Board of Directors to hear tax incentive program application matters at VIEDC Governing Board Meeting on March 10

Submitted by shanice on Tue, 03/08/2022 - 4:40pm

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – March 8, 2022 — On Thursday, March 10, 2022 beginning at 9AM AST, the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) Board of Directors will meet for a Governing Board Decision Meeting on business application matters regarding the VIEDC Economic Development Tax Incentive Program in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

VIEDA, DRCVI to host Free Online Workshop on Using Science to Grow Your Business Bottom Line

Submitted by shanice on Thu, 02/24/2022 - 12:00am

    

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – February 24, 2022 - The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority is inviting business owners and marketing professionals to free online workshop, titled, Using Science to Improve Your Bottom Line, featuring expert, Dr. Kimberly R. Mills Ph.D., B.C.B.A. from the Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disability (VIUCEDD) on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 6:00pm Atlantic Standard Time (AST).

Board of Directors to hear tax incentive program compliance matters at VIEDC Governing Board Meeting on February 24

Submitted by shanice on Tue, 02/22/2022 - 12:00am

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – February 22, 2022 — On Thursday, February 24, 2022 beginning at 9AM AST, the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) Board of Directors will meet for a Governing Board Decision Meeting on business compliance matters regarding the VIEDC Economic Development Tax Incentive Program in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Statement of Wayne L. Biggs, Jr., CEO of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority

Submitted by shanice on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 12:00am

On behalf of the VIEDA Board of Directors, management and staff, I also join the USVI community in sharing my sincere condolences to Mary Ottley (our former VIEDA colleague), the family, friends and the WSTA 1340AM family of Athniel “Addie” C. Ottley. 

VIEDA Wednesday Webinar: Using Science to Improve YOUR Bottom Line

Using Science to Improve YOUR Bottom Line

PRESENTER: DR. KIMBERLY R. MILLS Ph.D., B.C.B.A.

This workshop will explore how businesses can improve company outcomes through application of the research-based scientific principles of behavioral analysis. Presenter, Dr. Kimberly Mills is a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst, who works at the University of the Virgin Islands as Executive Director for Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disability.

Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm Atlantic Standard Time (AST)

Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority Applauds New President & CEO Of World’s Largest Economic Development Association

Submitted by shanice on Wed, 02/09/2022 - 12:00am

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U. S., Virgin Islands – February 9, 2022 -- Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) applauds the appointment of Nathan Ohle, an internationally recognized expert in economic development and a leader of public, private and nonprofit organizations, as the new President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Ohle began in the role on Feb. 7.

VIEDA CEO promotes tax incentive program at ABA Tax Section Meeting

Submitted by shanice on Fri, 02/04/2022 - 12:00am

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U. S, Virgin Islands – February 4, 2022 -- Addressing some of the country's leading tax attorneys and government officials at the Virtual 2022 MidYear Tax Section Meeting on February 3, 2022, Wayne L. Biggs, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority, made the case for prospective investors to consider the U.S. Virgin Islands as their clients’ next location for business investment and growth by promoting the V.I. Economic Development Commission’s Tax Incentive Program.

VIEDA Board of Directors to consider three company applications for tax incentives at VIEDC Public Hearing on February 8

Submitted by shanice on Fri, 02/04/2022 - 12:00am

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – February 4, 2022 — On Tuesday, February 8, 2022 beginning at 9AM AST, the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) Board of Directors will meet for a Public Hearing for the V.I. Economic Development Commission (VIEDC) on applications from three businesses - Century Wealth Advisors, LLC, Perfected Claims, LLC, and Virgin Bay Capital, LLC - seeking tax incentives from the VIEDC Economic Development Tax Incentive Program in the U.S. Virgin Islands.