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)
* Business After Hrs 5:30pm (STX) Aug 7, First Bank Orange Grove *Sea Turtle patrol 5;30pm (STX) Aug 7 & 8, C'sted Custom House * 'Heart of the Block' block party 6pm (STX) Aug 9, C'sted Boardwalk * SEA Snorkel Clinic 10am (STX) Aug 16, F'sted Beach
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
Small Business, Big Service: Crafting Unforgettable Customer Experiences Aug 22 at 11 AM Understand the direct link between customer service and small business growth. Define what "exceptional service" means for your unique business. Learn the core principles of a customer-centric mindset.
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2457
SBA Webinar : Learn all about SBA’s Resources to help your business start, grow and succeed! Aug 26 at 10AM AST SBA Lending Programs SBA Resource Partners in the USVI Government Contracting Assistance Programs to Help Businesses Prepare and Recover from Disaster
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2441
How to Develop and Maintain a Strong Brand: Keeping Your Small Business Relevant Oct. 08 at 11 AM EST This webinar will guide you through the process of developing a strong brand as well as to assessing your current brand's effectiveness.
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2444
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.
