VI Small Business Development Center

Happy #SBDCDay! #DidYouKnow? SBDCs provide counseling, training & tools to help entrepreneurs start & grow. Find a center near you: sba.gov/sbdc #SBA #SmallBusiness @prsbtdc @visbdc

Happy #SBDCDay! In 2025, SBDCs across the nation served nearly 300,000 total business owners. Today, we celebrate the business advisors and SBDC staff who offer no-cost counseling, research, and advocacy that fuel the American economy 🚀

We are thinking ahead. Join us in Celebrating VI SBDC Day 🇻🇮 by highlighting incredible work from our resource partners! 🎉 Learn more at usvissbci.com @SBA_PuertoRico @SCOREMentors @UVI_edu @UVICELL @USVI_EDA @AARPVI @USVIEDA #smallbusinesses

Taking a business from a franchise model to independent ownership is a complex maneuver. Crepes in the Park successfully navigated this relaunch by utilizing guidance from Maryland SBDC! #SBDCDay

Stop wondering how to get into government contracting and start doing it! Register now! STT: sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2523 STX: sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2524 @SBA_PuertoRico @SCOREMentors @UVI_edu @UVICELL @USVI_EDA @AARPVI #smallbusinesses

Scale your operations or secure your very first line of credit, knowing how to position your business is what turns a "maybe" into a "yes" from local lenders. 🏦 sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2538 @SBA_PuertoRico @UVI_edu @UVICELL @uvisoa @AARPVI #smallbusinesses #BusinessGrowth

Master the pulse of your business with a comprehensive guide designed to turn your financial anxiety into a powerful strategic advantage. 📊 sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2537 @SBA_PuertoRico @SCOREMentors @UVI_edu @UVICELL @uvisoa @AARPVI #smallbusinesses #BusinessGrowth

Learn how to leverage SCORE resources to find the perfect mentor and accelerate your success. 📈 sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2530 @SBA_PuertoRico @SCOREMentors @UVI_edu @UVICELL @uvisoa @AARPVI #smallbusinesses #BusinessGrowth

We’re demystifying the world of lending and banking to give you the tools you need to secure funding and manage your capital like a pro. 💸💼 sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2535 @SBA_PuertoRico @SCOREMentors @UVI_edu @UVICELL @uvisoa @AARPVI #smallbusinesses #BusinessGrowth

We’re sharing the secrets to positioning your brand as a high-value leader. 💎 sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2536 @SBA_PuertoRico @SCOREMentors @UVI_edu @UVICELL @uvisoa @AARPVI @DRCVI1 #smallbusinesses #BusinessGrowth

We’re stripping away the jargon and giving you a step-by-step roadmap to get your goals on paper and your business off the ground. 🚀 sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2534 @SBA_PuertoRico @SCOREMentors @UVI_edu @UVICELL @uvisoa @AARPVI @DRCvi #smallbusinesses #BusinessGrowth

Join our upcoming workshop, Island Economics, and learn the insider secrets to managing liquidity, overhead, and growth in our local market. 🏝️💼 sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2533 @SBA_PuertoRico @SCOREMentors @UVI_edu @UVICELL @uvisoa @AARPVI @DRCVI @USVIEDA #smallbusinesses

Shipping and electricity aren't just "extra" costs—they are core to your pricing. sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2532 @SBA_PuertoRico @SCOREMentors @UVI_edu @UVICELL @uvisoa @AARPVI @DRCVI @USVIEDA #smallbusinesses #BusinessSuccess

📢 Attention St. Thomas & St. John Entrepreneurs! 🎡Need funding for your Carnival or Celebration business activities? Join the CIF Microloan Info Session! 📅 Mon, March 9 ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 13D Innovation Center, St. Thomas 📧 info@cifvi.org #StThomas #StJohn #VISBDC

Are you aware that as a USVI Small Business Owner, you are required to renew your business tradename every 2 years? sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2531 @SBA_PuertoRico @SCOREMentors @UVI_edu @UVICELL @uvisoa @AARPVI @DRCvi #smallbiz

#IRS has information to help you understand why your tax refund may be less than expected. See: irs.gov/refundoffset

The 2026 VI Agrifest has come to a close! 🇻🇮🌾 The VI SBDC, VI AgBC, and VI Apex Accelerator were on-site at the UVI tent entrepreneurs with the tools to scale. From agribusiness support to gov contracting, we're growing the future of the USVI. #VIAgrifest #USVI #SmallBiz

We had a fantastic time at this year’s Agrifest! Our team loved meeting local entrepreneurs at the UVI Tent to share business resources, info kits, and expert advice. Missed us? Let’s connect to take your business to the next level. visbdc.org

Business as usual" can change in a heartbeat. ⛈️ Small businesses that have a plan in place recover faster and stay open longer. sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2507 @SBA_PuertoRico @SCOREMentors @UVI_edu @uvisoa @UVICELL @USVI_EDA #smallbusinsesses

Learn exactly how to qualify, apply, and secure local and federal funding to launch or scale your USVI business. Don't miss out—register today! sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/events/2526 @USVI_EDA @SBA_PuertoRico @SCOREMentors @UVI_edu @UVIRTP @UVICELL @uvisoa