About Us
The Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) is the premier resource for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the territory. It is the only nationally accredited program that provides business advising. Through a network of locations on St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John, the VI SBDC provides one-on-one advising, training, and information resources to help your business start, grow, and succeed.
The VI SBDC empowers businesses by providing:
√ Objective and forthright advising for the lifetime of the business.
√ Forward-thinking and contemporary business solutions.
√ Resources that address any aspect of a business’ operations.
√ Access to capital resources necessary to grow a business.
The VI SBDC is one of only two Lead Centers in the United States within the Americas Small Business Development Centers Program that is hosted by a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
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Our Mission
Serve as the most trusted resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in the US Virgin Islands.
Our Vision
Provide relevant advice, training and resources supporting economic growth for the business community.
Our Shared Values
Trust → Reliability, honesty and confidentiality in the work environment and to clients.
Credibility → Reputation, trustworthiness, and accounbility for actions.
Objectivity → Fairness in providing equal access to all clients.
Innovation → Willingness and ability to pivot services beyond one’s comfort zone.
Respect & Integrity → Trustworthy and willing to do the right thing when nobody is looking.
Collaboration → Commitment to fostering partnerhsips with private and public entities to provide relevant resources for clients an stakeholders.
Personal & Professional Development → The ability to develop or improve skils that will contribute to well-being and productivity.
