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VIEDA Office on St. Croix resumes office operations for in-person services this week

Submitted by shanice on Wed, 04/19/2023 - 3:03pm

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands – April 19, 2023 – The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) informs the general public that the VIEDA office in the district of St. Croix resumed office operations for in-person services this week on Monday, April 17, 2023 following the restoration of water services at 116 King St. in Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

The VIEDA appreciates the public’s understanding and patience in this matter. 

VIEDA Office on St. Croix closes today due to lack of water impacting Frederiksted area

Submitted by shanice on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 2:36pm

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands – April 14, 2023 – The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) informs the general public that the VIEDA office in the district of St. Croix closed at 11AM on Friday, April 14, 2023 for in-person services due to a disruption in water service this morning at 116 King St. in Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

VIEDA Board of Directors set to hear, decide on seven matters at Board Meeting on April 13

Submitted by shanice on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 1:12pm

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – April 12, 2023 - Wayne L. Biggs, Jr., chief executive officer of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA), announces that a Public Hearing for the V.I. Economic Development Commission (VIEDC) will be held at 9AM on Thursday, April 13, 2023. 

Anise Hodge

Anise I. Hodge currently serves as the Deputy Executive Director at the Virgin Islands Port Authority. She holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs of Syracuse University, a Bachelor of Arts from Hampton University, and certificates in Executive Leadership, Project Management, Grant Management and Strategic Planning. For the last 30 plus years she has served in various financial, managerial, and executive capacities within the Government of the United States Virgin Islands.

Merchants Commercial Bank becomes first lending institution to enter MOA to refer applications for VI Slice Moderate-Income Homeownership Program

Submitted by shanice on Wed, 03/15/2023 - 3:47pm

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands – March 15, 2023 -- Merchants Commercial Bank in the U.S. Virgin Islands recently entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) to officially implement the VI Slice Moderate-Income Homeownership Program (hereafter “VI Slice Program”) in the Territory. This is the first bank to formally enter into this agreement with the VIEDA to assist moderate-income families in getting access to gap financing for homeownership through the VI Slice Program.

VIEDA Board of Directors set to hear, decide on matters at Board Meeting on March 16

Submitted by shanice on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 1:57pm

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – March 14, 2023 — Rosa C. Thomas, Assistant Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA), announces that a Public Hearing is scheduled for the Economic Development Bank, a subsidiary of the VIEDA, at 9AM on Thursday, March 16, 2023 on a Proposal for Workforce Home Development submitted by Divi Carina Bay Resort & Casino located on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands approved for up to $57.8 million under the State Small Business Credit Initiative Program to help local small businesses

Submitted by shanice on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 2:25pm

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands – March 8, 2023 - To continue supporting local small businesses and entrepreneurship, and to expand their access to capital in the U.S. Virgin Islands through local banks, the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) announces that the U.S. Virgin Islands was approved to receive up to $57.8 million in funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan.  

VIEDA to conduct VI Slice Moderate-Income Homeownership Program webinar on March 1

Submitted by shanice on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 11:20am

 CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – February 25, 2023 - The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) will host a free webinar about the VI Slice Moderate-Income Homeownership Program ("VI Slice Program") at 10AM on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  This webinar is for moderate-income individuals and families who desire to buy or build their first home in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

VIEDA Board of Directors to consider applications, other matters at Governing Board Decision Meeting on February 28

Submitted by shanice on Fri, 02/24/2023 - 6:16pm

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – February 24, 2023 — The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) Board of Directors will meet for a Governing Board Decision Meeting at 9AM AST on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.