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University of the Virgin Islands

Dr. Laverne E. Ragster
President

Dr. Al Hassan I. Musah
Provost

Dr. Henry Smith
Vice-Provost, R&PS

Ms. Leonor D. Dottin
State Director

Resources
   

U.S. Government
 
  Online Women's Business Center  
    To assist women achieve their dreams and improve their communities by helping them start and run successful businesses, regardless of social or financial disadvantage, race, ethnicity or business background. The Office of Women's Business Ownership and the Online Women's Business Center are integral components of Entrepreneurial Development's network of training and counseling services.  
   
http://www.sba.gov/onlinewbc/
 
  Small Business Administration  
    This agency maintains and strengthens the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters.  
   
http://www.sba.gov/
 
  USDA-Rural Development Agency  
    Business and Cooperative Programs  
   
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/index.html
 
V.I. Government
 
  Delegate to Congress  
    The official web site of the Virgin Islands Delegate to Congress Donna M. Christensen.  
   
http://www.house.gov/christian-christensen
 
  Department of Licensing & Consumer Affairs  
    The government agency which issues business licenses.  
   
http://www.dlca.gov.vi
 
  Department of Tourism  
    With our three beautiful islands of St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas, the United States Virgin Islands offers something for everyone. Breathtaking beaches with emerald water. Secluded coves, pristine coral reefs, and untouched rainforests.  
   
http://www.usvitourism.vi/
 
Public/Private Organizations
 
  St. Croix Foundation  
    A non-profit institution with the goal of encouraging greater philanthropic activity through increasing the public’s awareness of needs in the community.  
   
http://www.stxfoundation.org/
 
Professional Organizations
 
  Association of Small Business Development Centers  
    The mission of the Association of Small Business Development Centers is to represent the collective interest of our members by promoting, informing, supporting and continuously improving the SBDC network, which delivers nationwide educational assistance to strengthen small/medium business management, thereby contributing to the growth of local, state and national economies.  
   
http://www.asbdc-us.org/
 
Financial Institutions
 
  Banco Popular PR  
    Commercial lender  
   
http://www.bancopopular.com
 
  Business Loan Express LLC (BLX)  
    SBA certified lender.  
   
http://www.blxonline.com
 
  Economic Development Authority  
    The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (EDC) is a semi-autonomous government instrumentality responsible for the promotion and enhancement of economic development in the United States Virgin Islands.  
   
http://www.usvieda.org/
 
  FirstBank-Virgin Islands  
    Commercial lender  
   
http://www.firstbankvi.com
 

 
I first went to the UVI-SBDC for help several years ago when I wanted to open a tailoring business. As it turned out, I opened an alterations business instead, which was a part of the original business plan the SBDC helped me develop. More recently, I wanted to expand my business into embroidery. The SBDC helped me with all the paperwork required to eventually purchase the new equipment, and I'm now able to offer that service.
      Bertram Lowman
 
 
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