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Topic: CTO-CHTA Disaster Management Virtual Learning Sessions
Session Two: Expediting Your Recovery: Key Elements of Successful Destination and Company Plans

A Two-Part Virtual Learning Series to Help Destinations and Companies Successfully Weather the Next Weather-Related Crisis brought to you by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)
  • 2022 hurricane season forecasted to be above average
  • 19 named storms and 9 hurricanes forecasted, with four expected to be Cat 3 or higher  
  • Destination and Company Readiness Key to Mitigating Impact and Reducing Recovery Period

Join us June 30 at 10 a.m. ET as we:
  • Get the latest insights on forecasts and readiness efforts for the 2022 hurricane season
  • Review key readiness steps you should have in place
  • Learn from the successes and challenges from destinations and businesses to help minimize the impact and recover quickly
  • Discuss communications strategies and practices to help you manage the public narrative

Join an engaging discussion with experts on areas critical to destination and company recovery. Focus and presenters to include:
  • Opening Remarks from the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association and the Caribbean Tourism Organization
  • Managing Your Communications and Public Relations; Caribbean Media Exchange Representative
  • Quickly Restoring, Rebuilding, Replenishing; Tropical Shipping
  • Insuring for Recovery, Fast tracking Claims; SmithOrloff and Associates
 
Who Should Attend?
  • Representative for Ministries of Tourism, Tourism Boards and DMOs
  • Owners and Operators of Caribbean Hotels and Tourism-Related Businesses
  • Representatives for National Hotel and Tourism Associations
  • Local Emergency Management Agency Reps

More information at caribbeanhotelandtourism.com.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Seminar (STX &STT)

Pleased see attached flyers for details on this informational seminar for local employers presented by The Department of Human Services Division of Disability and Rehabilitation Services and Island Therapy Solutions
  • 2022 USVI Entrepreneurial Series: Understanding the Basics of Continuity on June 29 at 11 a.m. Join us for a FREE Entrepreneurial Workshop hosted by AARP in The Virgin Islands in collaboration with VI SBDC. 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. There will be a question-and-answer segment. Registration is required to obtain the link to log in to the event. This event is FREE and open to the general public 18 years of age and older. The workshops will be held virtually on Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Register here.
  • SCORE: Managing Your People Resources - Legally with VI SBDC on July 7 at 6 p.m. Whether you’re hiring, firing, disciplining, promoting, considering requests for leave or dealing with any of dozens of other employee issues, when you make decisions and carry out personnel duties, it can be a legal minefield, and you need to be aware that expensive legal consequences are possible at every step. This session will address new developments in employment and labor regulations, along with practical applications for your small business. Covering the fundamentals of FLSA, IRCA, USERRA UGESP, OSHA, TITLE VII, ADA, FCRA, ADEA, COBRA, FMLA, EEO-1 and more. Register here.
  • SCORE: Hottest Trends in Marketing with VI SBDC on July 13 at 6 p.m. Are you currently building a marketing strategy or investing heavily in digital marketing? It’s important to stay ahead of the trends and identify new areas that could lead to revenue for your business. During this presentation, we will highlight upcoming trends in marketing and cutting edge tools for marketing in the new year. With advancements in technology and changes in the digital marketing space happening every day, there are some amazing tools that can make any person or business a marketing expert. Find out how you can take advantage of these tools to take your business to the next level and ultimately grow your bottom line. Register here.
  • USVI Veterans: The Economics of Small Business Start-up with VBOC and VI SBDC on July 14 at 10 a.m. Join PR/USVI SBA Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Outreach Specialist Juan Marrero for resources USVI veterans, spouses and family need to prosper. Learn with this economic model is where the rubber meets the road and is ultimately a key source of advantage. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Register here.
Lisa Hamilton 
USVIHTA President 
340-774-6835