• VI SBDC Webinar Tuesday with SBA: How to Secure an SBA Business Loan (5 C's) on Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. Are you in need of a loan to start or grow your business? This webinar will cover what it takes to qualify for a loan, how you can connect with the right lender, and assistance available to help you secure a loan approval for your needs. Join SBA USVI Senior Area Manager Wayne Huddleston for the presentation which will be followed by a Q&A session. Register here.
  • Cyber Insurance: Do Small Businesses Really Need it? - Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream on Dec. 14 at 1:30 p.m. with VI SBDC and Virginia SBDC. Join us every Tuesday on our Facebook page – facebook.com/VASBDC- for our Cyber Security Livestreams. Tom Stamulis, owner and director of True North Group in Winchester, specializes in helping businesses with cybersecurity and will be leading our cybersecurity livestreams. Register here.
  • 8a Business Development Program on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. with VI SBDC. The 8(a) Program is a business assistance program for helping socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain a foothold in government contracting. Learn more about eligibility, requirements, and steps to applying. Registration information pending. Check back here for details.
  • Top 10 Cybersecurity Risks for 2022 - Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream on Dec. 21 at 1:30 with VI SBDC and Virginia SBDC. Join us every Tuesday on our Facebook page – facebook.com/VASBDC- for our Cyber Security Livestreams. Tom Stamulis, owner and director of True North Group in Winchester, specializes in helping businesses with cybersecurity and will be leading our cybersecurity livestreams. Register here.
  • Cybersecurity Goals for 2022 - Cybersecurity Awareness Livestream on Dec. 28 at 1:30 with VI SBDC and Virginia SBDC. Join us every Tuesday on our Facebook page – facebook.com/VASBDC- for our Cyber Security Livestreams. Tom Stamulis, owner and director of True North Group in Winchester, specializes in helping businesses with cybersecurity and will be leading our cybersecurity livestreams. Register here.
  • What More Can SBA Do for Your Small Business? We're Here to Listen. on Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. with VI SBDC. As U.S. Virgin Islands small businesses continue to recover from the pandemic, we want to hear from YOU what SBA can do more of, within our mission, to help your small business pivot, remain viable and grow. Register here.
  • Safety and Health Practices for USVI Businesses on Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. with VI SBDC. USVI Small Businesses should become familiar with risk assessments and how it helps lower insurance costs, drive employee morale, and increase revenues. Find out about best practices for Safety and Health Management Systems, the importance of completing the OSHA Recordkeeping of Workplace Injury and Illness Logs, and how this information can help lower the cost of Worker’s Compensation insurance. Register here.
  • Resources to Help your Business Start, Grow and Succeed on Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. with VI SBDC. Hear about SBA’s mission priorities for your small business, including Access to Capital, Federal Certifications for Government Contracting, Disaster Preparation and Assistance, Outreach, Training, Counseling, Promoting Small Businesses and so much more. Register here.
  • 8a Business Development Program on Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. with VI SBDC. The 8(a) Program is a business assistance program for helping socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain a foothold in government contracting. Learn more about eligibility, requirements, and steps to applying. Register here.
  • Ascent for Women Entrepreneurs Program on March 1 at 11 a.m. with VI SBDC. Are you a female entrepreneur who wants to grow or scale your existing business? Learn best practices in SBA’s online learning platform – specifically designed for women in business! Register here.