The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas is hosting another Legendary Service Training on Feb. 22 at 8:30 a.m. If you or your staff members would like to attend, please email Brandi Charles at Brandi.Charles@ritzcarlton.com or call the Human Resources Department at 340-775-3333 to sign up. Please provide the attendee’s name, company, phone number and email address.
  • Tax Basics for Farmers, Fishers and Other Small Businesses on Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. The Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center in collaboration with the VI Bureau of Internal Revenue (VIBIR) present a basic tax filing webinar for farmers, fishers and other small businesses. Topics to be covered include but are not limited to gross income defined, employment taxes/VI income taxes, Farmers, Fisherman & Consumer’s Assistance Act, legal forms of business entities, record keeping for businesses, business accounting methods/accounting for business income/ expenses, non-deductible expenses and filing and paying business taxes. Attendees will preview the appropriate forms to be completed and where and when to file them. Read more.
  • SCORE: Get Your Local Business on Google Search Maps on Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. If you want your business to appear in Google search or on Google maps, you need to have a Google Business Profile. Having a profile and keeping it up to date makes you 70% more likely to attract location customers and 50% more likely to lead to a purchase. In this webinar, our expert presenter will teach you the basics of a Google Business Profile, how to build one and the best strategies and tips to keep your profile fresh and up to date. Live attendees will receive free business resources, a copy of the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording. Read more.
  • VI PTAC: How to Prepare a Capability Statement on Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. Any organization interested in pursuing government contracts needs a Capability Statement as a prerequisite to submitting a quote, bid or proposal. Learn how to make your organization’s unique value proposition work for you. Read more.
  • SCORE: How to Recession-Proof Your Business on Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Economic recession can significantly affect small businesses, but your business can weather an economic downturn if you are properly prepared. In this webinar, you’ll learn what challenges small businesses face during a recession, what is out of your control and what is in your control, and what simple steps you can take to prepare. Regardless of the state of the economy, it’s important to control all aspects of your business so you can remain profitable during the good and bad times. Read more.
  • Business Development Series: Understanding the Basics of Continuity on March 8 at 11 a.m. You will learn from small business experts the steps to start and grow a successful small business. Join the VI SBDC Advisor Raymond V. Henry to discuss business resiliency. Small business owners should always evaluate risk, have a plan and implement the plan to stay in business. Learn the basics to quickly adapt to disruptions while maintaining continuous operations and safeguarding people, assets and overall brand loyalty. Read more.
  • VI PTAC: HUBZone Certification on April 20 at 11 a.m. Did you know that the USVI is a designated HUBZone? The HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year. Join VI PTAC as they share this information. Read more.
Lisa Hamilton 
USVIHTA President 
340-774-6835