On October 25, 2013, the V.I. Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) participated in the first "Women Striving for Success" conference hosted by U.S. Virgin Islands Senator Janette Millin Young who is the founder and president of Women Striving For Success, Inc. This women's empowerment conference themed, "Defining A Path Forward !", was held at Frenchman's Reef and Morning Star Beach Resort on St. Thomas. The VIEDA was one of several Silver Sponsors of the event. During the summit, VIEDA's Assistant Chief Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Nugent-Hill delivered encouraging remarks to the attendees while VIEDA staff provided information about the VIEDA's programs and services at their display table. See slideshow below.
Photo No. 3: USVI Lt. Governor Gregory R. Francis and his wife Second Lady Cheryl Francis speak with VIEDA staff. Photo No. 4: Lt. Governor Francis pictured with VIEDA's ACEO-COO Jennifer Nugent-Hill.
Photo No. 9: (L to R) Marketing and PR Specialist Semele A.C. George, Loan Assistant Charlene Gerard, and Acting Director of Lending for the VIEDA's Government Development Bank / Small Business Development Agency Monique T. Samuel. Photo No. 10: (L to R) Special Assistant to ACEO-COO Merle Fenton-Cameron and members of the VIEDA's Lending staff.
-Photos by VIEDA/Semele A.C. George and Virgin Islands Legislature/Barry Leerdam
