VI Clean Coasts Program Available to All Virgin Islands Businesses
The Virgin Islands Clean Coasts Program is a local initiative intended to reduce the amount of single-use plastic in the USVI. This eco-certification program is free and open to all VI businesses. The goal is to eliminate polystyrene and single use plastics from the territory. To that end, the program has mini grants available for businesses that qualify. For example, VICC recently made a purchase for a reverse osmosis system for a business allowing it to produce fresh water and eliminate single use plastic water bottles. Each business is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and a custom plan is created to assist that business in becoming more sustainable. Some examples of how VICC can help businesses become more sustainable include:
Purchase reusable cups so plastic water bottles can be eliminated
Purchase a reverse osmosis system to produce potable water in house
Purchase eco-friendly to go containers/cutlery
Install public water filling stations
Please contact VICC coordinator, Adrienne King at adriennevics@gmail.com if you are interested in the program. Click the flyer to the right to expand.
Gowrie Group Extends Health Insurance to Shore-Based VIPCA Members
The Gowrie Group, a leading marine insurance agency that manages the comprehensive crew health insurance and yacht insurance programs offered to active members of the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA), is pleased to announce that starting Feb. 1, coverage will be extended to shore-based active VIPCA members. Highlights of Gowrie’s insurance plan for shore-based VIPCA members include worldwide coverage, coverage in the U.S. CIGNA National network, two plans to choose from with varying deductibles, up to $5,000,000 per Policy Year limit and monthly credit cards or EFT payments. Read more.
Annual My Brother's Workshop Fundraiser Set for Feb. 26
My Brother’s Workshop will host “Mystery in Paradise” set to the Theme of Clue by Hasbro on Feb. 26 from 7-10 p.m. AST. Events may look different these days, but MBW is excited for this virtual event and for all to join for a party in your pod to benefit MBW! This virtual event is FREE to attend. There will be silent and live auction items, prizes for best dressed, guessing whodunnit and more! All proceeds from the event go towards furthering the mission of MBW. Visit https://mybrothersworkshop.home.qtego.net/ for more information and to register. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Mystery in Paradise, please email Chrystie at communications@mybrothersworkshop.org. If you are interested in donating items for the silent auction, please fill out this form.Read more.
Red Hospitality and Leisure Featured in People
USVIHTA member Red Hospitality and Leisure was featured in a recent People article highlighting Summer House stars Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula's honeymoon in St. John. Other St. John businesses and locations were mentioned as well, along with beautiful photos from the island. Internationally shared articles such as these create great exposure for the territory and our members! Click here to read the article on People.com.
*Article shared by USVIHTA member Red Hospitality and Leisure. USVIHTA does not claim any rights to the article or content.
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Association Health Plans Available Now through Elan
The Hotel & Tourism Association continues to work to identify great opportunities for our members. We've recently signed an agreement with Elan Insurance Group to offer Association Health Plans. Click the photo to view the PDF version in your browser. The PDF lets members know about:
