Agriculture Business Center of the Virgin Islands
Providing VI Farmers and Fishers Business Advising at no cost
Virgin Islands Agriculture Business Center
The Vision
Three Office Locations
The Vision
The creation of the Virgin Islands Agriculture Business Center provides local farmers and fishers with small business education and resources. The implementation of this center is “the goal of the 2021 Agricultural Plan directed by Act 8404 to increase agricultural productivity locally to make food security and sovereignty a reality for those living in the Virgin Islands.”
What We Do
Three Office Locations
The Vision
VI Agriculture Business Center clients will receive one-on-one consulting, business education training, and technical assistance at no charge to the client. The programs offered by the VI Agriculture Business Center aims to foster business development in the territory’s farming and fishery industries.
Three Office Locations
Three Office Locations
Three Office Locations
- St. Croix - Main Office 340-692-4295
- STX mobile phone- 340-725-2701
- St. Thomas 340-725-2679
- St. John 340-725-2679
All offices are located in a Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
* STXEEMP Kite Festival (STX) Jun 14, East End Marine Park * Astronomy by the Sea (STX) Jun 28, East End Marine Park * Folklife Music Festival (STX) July 03, Verne Richards Memorial Park * Fireworks in Fsted (STX) July 4, Frederiksted Waterfront *Mango Melee (STX) July 13, Botanical Gardens
VBOC: Understanding Markets & Your Competitive Space June 11 at 11 AM Here we need to figure out who you are going to sell that product or service to and begin to think about your potential competition.
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2431
SBA Resources Every Small Business Should Know June 12 at 1 PM EST • SBA Lending Programs • SBA Resource Partners in the USVI • Government Contracting Assistance • Programs to Help Businesses Prepare and Recover from Disaster
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Pivoting for Growth: Turning Challenges into Opportunities June 13 at 11AM AST Gain insights into the importance of adaptability in the business world. Learn how to pivot effectively in response to changing market conditions and new opportunities. Develop a resilient mindset to thrive amidst uncer
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2429
Securing an SBA Loan for Your Business: How to Get Approved June 17 at 10AM • What the SBA Guarantee Program is and How Lenders Use it to Make Loans • The 5 C’s of Lending • Resources to help you Find Lenders and Put Together an Effective Application
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2436
Contact Us
You can meet with an advisor in person or remotely
We love our customers, so feel free to visit or call during normal business hours.
myviabc.org
6300 Estate Peter's Rest, Ste 4, Christiansted VI
340-692-4295 Shay Roberts, Center Director shanta.roberts@uvi.edu
Hours
Open today | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm |
Closed Major Holidays.
