VIEDA CEO Promotes Tax Incentive Program at ABA Tax Section Meeting
Addressing some of the country's leading tax attorneys and government officials at the virtual 2022 MidYear Tax Section Meeting on Feb. 3, Wayne L. Biggs, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority, made the case for prospective investors to consider the U.S. Virgin Islands as their clients’ next location for business investment and growth by promoting the V.I. Economic Development Commission’s Tax Incentive Program. Read more.
The VI SBDC advises the public of their new locations. VI SBDC is not seeing walk-in visitors, but you can download the app (VISBDC) to schedule an appointment or register for webinars, or call to schedule an appointment. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The St. Croix office is located at 6300 Estate Peter’s Rest, Suite 4 in Christiansted. The office number is 340-692-4294. The St. Thomas office is located on the second floor in the Research and Business Innovation Center (Old West Bay Grocery) on the UVI campus. The office number is 340-693-1694.
The Caneel Bay Redevelopment Public Commentary Period has been Extended to March 4
The National Park Service (NPS) announced the extension of the public comment period on an initial set of concepts that could guide the redevelopment of Caneel Bay at Virgin Islands National Park. The public comment period, which began on Jan. 18, will now be extended for 15 additional days through March 4. The NPS began planning for the Caneel Bay redevelopment last fall. The goals of the redevelopment plan are to ensure the preservation and protection of natural, cultural and marine resources, provide for economic development opportunities through commercial services, maximize operational efficiencies and ensure compliance with law, regulation and policy. In line with these objectives, four preliminary redevelopment options are proposed for the public to comment on. To submit comments and find additional project information, including a civic engagement newsletter and a recorded presentation on the redevelopment options, please visit the Caneel Bay Redevelopment project page at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/CaneelBayRedevelopment.Written comments may also be hand-delivered or mailed to the park headquarters at: Caneel Bay Redevelopment and Management Plan, c/o Superintendent Nigel Fields, 1300 Cruz Bay Creek, St. John, VI 00830
Annual My Brother's Workshop Fundraiser Set for Feb. 26
My Brother’s Workshop will host “Mystery in Paradise” set to the Theme of Clue by Hasbro on Feb. 26 from 7-10 p.m. AST. Events may look different these days, but MBW is excited for this virtual event and for all to join for a party in your pod to benefit MBW! This virtual event is FREE to attend. There will be silent and live auction items, prizes for best dressed, guessing whodunnit and more! All proceeds from the event go towards furthering the mission of MBW. Visit https://mybrothersworkshop.home.qtego.net/ for more information and to register. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Mystery in Paradise, please click here to view the sponsorship levels and contact information. If you are interested in donating items for the silent auction, please fill out this form.Read more.
Association Health Plans Available Now through Elan
The Hotel & Tourism Association continues to work to identify great opportunities for our members. We've recently signed an agreement with Elan Insurance Group to offer Association Health Plans. Click the photo to view the PDF version in your browser. The PDF lets members know about:
