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)
*Coconut Festival (STX) Nov 29- Dec 01, 2024 *Bordeaux Farmers Rastafari Agricultural & Cultural Food Fair (STT) Jan 18, 2025 *Agrifest in St. Croix (Feb 2025) *Food Day at STT Carnival March 2025 * VI Pate Festival (STX) June 2025 * Mango Melee (STX) July 2025 *Kallaloo Festival (STT) Aug 2025
Beginner Financials for USVI Entrepreneurs November 14, 2024, 11am (AST) Learn basic accounting terminology; identify the differences between the cash and accrual accounting methods; become familiar with accounts payable and receivables; identify different types of financial statements.
Register at: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2374
SBA Resources for USVI Exporters Nov 19, 2024, at 10:00a.m. Learn how to use the SBA Export Trade Finance Programs to fund small business owners who are direct and indirect exporters, benefits of exporting, and local support resources.
Register at: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2397
Advanced Financials for USVI Entrepreneurs Nov. 21, 2024, 11am (AST) Participants will learn financial planning, budgeting, control and auditing, creating financial statements, payroll accounting and terminology and end-of-period reporting procedures for existing businesses.
Registr at https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2376
SBA Resources Every Small Business Should Know Dec. 03, 2024, 10am (AST) Planning to start, grow or expand – SBA has a variety of resources and services to assist. • SBA Lending Programs • SBA Resource Partners in the USVI • Government Contracting Assistance • Prepare and Recover from Disaster
Register at: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2393
Surety Bonding 101 Dec.10, 2024, 10am (AST) A surety bond can help your business win construction, supply and service contracts. Learn more about -What a surety bond is, how it can help your business win contracts -How to qualify for a bond -How to find SBA authorized surety bond agents
Register at: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2398
Explore solutions and opportunities for the advancement of farmer prosperity, practical production methods and practices, advocacy, and environmental and social justice. Registration: Early bird pricing is now open!
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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, Christianstead VI
340-692-4295 Shay Roberts, Center Director shanta.roberts@uvi.edu
Hours
Open today | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm |
Closed Major Holidays.
