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NEW 'PRODUCT-IMPROVED' U.S. BUSINESS ADVISOR GIVES FIRMS MORE OPTIONS, FASTER SERVICE
The refurbished U.S. Business Advisor supplies easy on-line access to many of the most frequently asked questions about businesses and the federal government. It also provides interactive tools that can be used to find solutions to situations involving the environment, health and safety, and permits companies to download many of the forms necessary for regulatory compliance.
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Local Government Agencies Receive Grant Awards
Four Virgin Islands agencies received federal funds to improve services and programs to the Virgin Islands community.
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Market Ladies Series
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Employers Can Get Into Hot Water for Not Applying Labor and Employment Laws Consistently
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INVESTORS NEEDED FOR CULTURAL TOURISM PROJECTS
The possibilities for self-sustaining cultural tourism projects on St. Croix are endless, but it would take new vision and eager investors and a highly motivated community working together to make things happen.
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RICHARD A. SHRADER, SR.
Richard A. Schrader, Sr., author, historian, publisher and chronicler of Crucian life with at least ten published works.
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CASINO INDUSTRY READY FOR INVESTORS
Already one casino resort is under construction and scheduled for opening in March 2000 and a second casino venture is pending review and approval by the Commission.
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Get a jump-start on opportunities available to local businesses!
Join Jim Davis, President & CEO and Harold Cain, Manager, Supplier Development of Georgia Power, a Southern Company, as they outline Southern’s economic development plan and how you can secure procurement opportunities with the company. This seminar is hosted by the Women’s Business Center. To register call 773-4995!
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NURSES, MIDWIVES AND OTHER MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN GREAT DEMAND IN THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS
St. Croix JFL Hospital is currently seeking all levels of professional nursing to address staffing shortage in critical care areas. Nurse midwives, RNs and LPNs are needed immediately.
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IGIA Meeting A Success: Largest group of high ranking officials ever assembled for the Insular areas.
President William J. Clinton established the IGIA on August 9, 1999 by Executive Memorandum, and the first all Federal officials' meeting was held on January 18, 2000. The IGIA will give guidance on policy concerning Guam,the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa and the United States Virgin Islands. The creation of the IGIA acknowledges that complex issues concerning the insular jurisdictions constantly emerge whose resolution cuts across executive agency lines.
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Information on Ports Readily Available --VI Port Authority has the Best and Most complete Web Site in the Public Sector
Here is what’s available on the viport.com web site: aviation and marine services, aviation and port fees, leasing information, press releases, project renovation updates, contact numbers, related links, employment & business opportunities, port news, statistics, special events, and much more.
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HOVENSA Contractor, Bechtel International -- Demonstrates Commitment to Workforce Development
The HOVENSA-Bechtel training was designed to increase the chances of employment for residents of the Virgin Islands. Already more than 250 individuals on St. Croix have enrolled in the crafts training in welding, pipefitting, electrical, millwright, civil, and instrumentation crafts in preparation for the building of the Coker Plant at the HOVENSA Refinery. The Training Program, valued at $4000 per trainee, is free to eligible applicants.
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Get a jump-start on opportunities available to local businesses!
Join Jim Davis, President & CEO and Harold Cain, Manager, Supplier Development of Georgia Power, a Southern Company, as they outline Southern’s economic development plan and how you can secure procurement opportunities with the company. This seminar is hosted by the Women’s Business Center. To register call 773-4995!
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NEW AIRLINES FLY TO TERRITORY
As Delta Airlines end direct flights to St. Croix, United Airlines, Continental Airlines, Cape Air and Gulfstream Airlines announce plans for flights to the Territory.
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Attention Employers! Get Qualified Candidates--Post Your Jobs here!
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ALCATEL WINS US$200 MILLION UNDERSEA NETWORK IN THE ATLANTIC
Mid-Atlantic Crossing is the most recent addition to Global Crossing’s plans for an expanding worldwide network which will enable direct undersea fibre optic connectivity between Europe and Japan.
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