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)
*Jump UP Block Party (STX) July 11, Downtown C'sted *Hiking Est. Adventure Trail (STX) July 12 *Mango Melee (STX) July 13, Botanical Gardens * SEA's Free Snorkel Clinic (STX) July 19, F'sted Beach * Tart Wars (STX) July 19
Financing Solutions for Exporters July 15 at 10AM AST Topics covered will include: Export Working Capital Loans, Export Express Loans, International Trade Loan Program, State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2438
How to Apply and Qualify for an SBA Loan Aug. 19 at 10AM Join this session to learn more about: • 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=2444
Surety Bonding 101 July 22 at 10 AM EST Join this session to learn more about What a surety bond is, how it can help your business win how to qualify for a bond, how to find SBA authorized surety bond agents
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2440
Sales Forecasting Fundamentals: Building Your Small Business Prediction Playbook July 23 at 11 AM This foundational webinar will introduce small business owners to the essential concepts of sales forecasting. We'll explain why forecasting is crucial and explore the core data points you need to start
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2455
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.
