The St Croix Chamber of Commerce is strongly against the WAPA rate increase and takes the position that the private sector can no longer be relied upon to bail out WAPA due to the Authority’s and the Government of the Virgin Islands’ mismanagement.
Chamber News
St Croix Chamber Scholarship Deadline April 30, 2019
The annual St Croix Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors planning to major in Business Management, Administration and/or related fields such as, but not limited to: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Information Technology. The Application Deadline is April 30, 2019 One four year scholarship will be awarded. The monetary amount of […]
DVSAC promotes Sexual Assault Awareness Month with local events
On Saturday, April 6th, 2019, the V.I. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Council (DVSAC) co-sponsored ‘A Getting Happy Hour’ with author and speaker, Milagros Romero, in her healing workshop and book launch of ‘The Muted Cage’. In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Milagros – a survivor of both […]
Limetree Bay Scholarship 2019
Limetree Bay is currently accepting scholarship applications for High School students attending college in Fall 2019. Deadline for submitting applications is April 30, 2019. In order to be eligible for the Limetree Bay Scholarship Program, all applicants must meet the following criteria: Presently be a member of the 2019 senior class of a high school […]
BAH Aboard Schooner Roseway
February 2019 featured an exciting Business After Hours (BAH) aboard World Ocean School / Schooner Roseway Though the sea conditions (high winds and rough seas) prevented us from sailing out of Christiansted Harbor, the event was a wonderful evening of networking at this unique venue. We motored over to the mooring and enjoyed the views […]
Chamber Excellence in Business Gala Awards Announced for March 30, 2019
Please join us for the St Croix Chamber of Commerce Annual Excellent in Business Awards Gala 2019. We guarantee an evening filled with entertainment and the opportunity to mingle with fellow members and guests as we recognize local businesses with various category awards including: New Business of the Year Small Business of the Year Business of […]
Chamber Gala Art Competition 2019
The St Croix Chamber of Commerce is inviting High School Students to submit artwork for the cover of the 2019 Chamber Gala Booklet. Interested students should send a copy of their artwork to info@stxchamber.org and include the following information: Name School Grade Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three entries: First Prize $150 […]
Project Promise Students Honor Dr. King’s Memory with Canegata Rehab Project
PROJECT PROMISE STUDENTS HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.’S MEMORY WITH CANEGATA REHAB SERVICE PROJECT St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (January 21, 2019) – On Monday, students from Project Promise’s Caterpillar Project (TCP) program celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy with a day of service. The Caterpillars along with Project Promise staff and volunteers, […]
Chamber to Host Governor Bryan at Annual Meeting
For immediate release: Contact: Ryan Nelthropp, Chairman of the Board at info@stxchamber.org or 340.718.1435 January 17, 2019 ST. CROIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST GOVERNOR ALBERT BRYAN JR. AT ANNUAL MEETING ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 ST. CROIX, USVI —The St. Croix Chamber of Commerce will convene its members and the general public at its annual […]
St Croix Chamber Board Member Joel Lee Nominee for Director of IRB
1/16/19 At a press conference on Tuesday January 15th, Governor Albert A. Byran, Jr. announced his current list of Cabinet Nominees. The St Croix Chamber is proud to congratulate Board Member Joel Lee, C.P.A. for being nominated as Director of the Internal Revenue Bureau. Joel Lee, CPA is a native Crucian who graduated from St. […]
Bohlke International Airways Hosts Inaugural Ball
January 10, 2019 St Croix Chamber Member Bohlke International Airways hosted Governor Albert Bryan’s Inaugural Ball on St Croix on Tuesday January 8, 2019 in one of their secure hangars decked out for the event. The event was attended by local politicians, constituents, friends and family of the newly sworn in Governor Albert Bryan and […]
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces SBA Community Leader Nominations
December 20, 2018 As 2019 approaches, the U.S. Small Business Administration would like to remind you of an opportunity to recognize a Virgin Islands small business owner or community leader by nominating them for one of SBA’s national awards. SBA will recognize national award winners during National Small Business Week scheduled for May 5-11, 2019. […]
Ivy Moon Salon Celebrates 2 Years & a New Location
December 20, 2018 Ivy Moon Salon on Queen Cross Street in Christiansted celebrated their 2 year Anniversary and opening of their new location with a St Croix Chamber of Commerce Ribbon cutting on Monday December 17, 2018. The salon now boasts three stylists, in addition to owner Amanda Seay in her elegant and expanded locale. […]
St Croix is a Step Closer to Legalized Medical Marijuana
On November 27th, the St Croix Chamber of Commerce was asked to submit testimony regarding Bill 32-0135 Medical Marijuana November 27, 2018 St Croix Chamber of Commerce Good Day and thank you for asking the St Croix Chamber of Commerce to testify on the economic impact and job creation that could be associated with the […]
Business After Hours at Viya
The November 8, 2018 Business After Hours at Viya was a huge success. With a high attendance, fantastic food, great music and lots of networking, the evening culminated in the introduction of Viya’s first female CEO, Geraldine Pitt, and the presentation of a large donation check to non-profit Chamber Member, The United Way of the […]
USVIEDA accepts Disaster Recovery Advocate of the Year Award in Miami, FL
Collaborations with local, federal partners to assist small and minority—owned businesses key to success for the USVIEDA after Hurricanes Irma and Maria CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – October 30, 2018 – For its performance in providing economic services and resources to small and minority-owned businesses in the U.S. Virgin Islands following Hurricanes […]
U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department Appoints Joe Boschulte
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (October 31, 2018) – The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is deepening its working relations with the cruise industry by appointing an industry specialist to bolster the work of the Ports of the Virgin Islands, an alliance between the Virgin Islands Port Authority, The West Indian Company Limited and the Department […]
VI Vote Town Hall Series Continues
The VI Vote Town Hall Series has seen Senatorial Candidates face questions from the public and the Chamber membership over the past couple weeks. Chamber members have been asked to submit questions to the panel via survey and the membership as well as the public are encouraged to attend at CHOP and ask their questions […]
Reapportionment Ballot Initiative
The St. Croix Government Retirees, Inc. (SCGR) has an initiative scheduled to be on the November election ballot and are asking for the St Croix Chamber of Commerce to testify in support at a legislative public hearing on October 16. This initiative seeks to amend Title 2, Chapter 6 of Virgin Islands Code entitled Apportionment […]
Chamber Scholarship Recipients
In June 2018, the St Croix Chamber of Commerce Scholarship was presented to St Croix High School Senior, Sahimelique Roebuck a graduate of the The St. Croix Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC). The St Croix Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is a $4,000 award paid out over 4 years at $1,000 per year to a recipient majoring in […]
