CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands – November 4, 2024 – The U.S. Virgin Islands is featured in an article published in Industry Today magazine titled, “Growing the Economy Through Manufacturing & Retail”.

This feature article focuses on the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority’s strategic efforts to bolster initiatives that can strengthen the small manufacturing and retail trade sector through federal programs such as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).

The article also highlights the necessity of having more diversification within the USVI economy and creating Vision 2040, a strategic roadmap that outlines recommendations for fostering economic growth, wealth generation and job creation across the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Contributions to the article were made by Nadine Marchena Kean, director, Enterprise Zone Commission; and Celina D. Morris, director, Marketing, VIEDA.

Access to the digital version of this article can be made here.

For more information about VIEDA and its programs, visit www.usvieda.org or contact info@usvieda.org. 

“The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the government and ensuring that recovery projects are completed as quickly as possible. Visit http://transparency.vi.gov .”