Good day members,

Please see recent COVID-19 updates below.

Press Releases/News:

• Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. held a press conference today to update residents on COVID-19 in the territory. View the recorded livestream on Facebook at facebook.com/governmenthouseusvi.
• 18th Supplemental Executive Order
• Health Commissioner Advises Against Any Unnecessary Travel As COVID-19 Cases Continue to Surge on the U.S. Mainland
• Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority CEO Wayne Biggs Jr. will hold a press conference to announce a community-based economic initiative at 11 a.m. on Oct. 20. View the livestream on Facebook at facebook.com/governmenthouseusvi.
• Government House on the Air
• No Additional Issuances of P-EBT Approved or Announced for October Says USVI Department of Human Services

Informational Resources:

• USVI Epi Report Oct. 13
• USVI Epi Report Oct. 14
• USVI Epi Report Oct. 15
• USVI Epi Report Oct. 16
• USVI Epi Report Oct. 17
• COVID-19 Resources
• Resources to Support the Implementation of Your Reopening Plans
• Visit usviupdate.com for the most recent operational updates.
• USVI flight update. This list is updated as new information becomes available from the airlines. Information is subject to change. Travelers and interested parties must check with airlines for up-to-date information.
• Visit doh.vi.gov/covid19usvi for information on COVID-19 in the territory. To receive updates, alerts and notifications on COVID-19 in the USVI, TEXT “COVID19USVI” to 888777. If you suspect you have symptoms or if you have questions, please call the Health Department’s Epidemiology Division Hotline: 340-‪712-6299 (STX) and 340-‪776-1519 (STT & STJ).

Training Opportunities:

• Oct. 20-23 at various times USVI Business Hub Powered by Startup Space Launch Week hosted by USVIEDA in collaboration with DLCA, VISBDC and UVI CELL. Register at www.usvibiz.com. One-one-one’s for Thursday’s Virtual Office Hours require advanced scheduling by COB Oct. 21 at https://startupspace.app/dynamic-survey/Mjc0.
• Oct. 20, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. FirstBank Credit Webinar Series sponsored by FirstBank in collaboration with VISBDC. Sessions will be held again in November 2020. Register here. Use the dropdown menu to select the desired webinar.
• Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. SBA Open Forum – Small Business Funding Options Beyond EIDL & PPP hosted by VISBDC. Register here.
• Oct. 22, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. ADA Primer Webinar Series hosted by VISBDC. Register here for all modules.
• Oct. 23, Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13 CHTA Roundtables. Register here and learn more about specific sessions.
• Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. SBA Open Forum - Small Disadvantaged Businesses and 8a Program Options hosted by VISBDC. Register here. Use dropdown menu to select the desired webinar.
• Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. Tourism Health Safety 101 and THiS Overview hosted by CARPHA and CHTA. Register here.
• Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m. Small Business Conversations from the Frontline: Social Media Concepts and Strategies hosted by VISBDC and UVI. Register here.
• Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. SBA Open Forum - Get to Know Us: Services & Resources hosted by VISBDC. Register here. Use dropdown menu to select the desired webinar.
• Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. SBA Open Forum - HUBZone Program hosted by VISBDC. Register here. Use dropdown menu to select the desired webinar.

Lisa Hamilton 

USVIHTA President 

340-774-6835 

lisa@usvihta.com

www.usvihta.com

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