THE LAUNCH PAD Small Business Incubator Our mission at the Small Business Incubator Program is to provide a critical bridge between the VIEDA and community programs to assist entrepreneurs in the areas of professional services, food & agribusiness, tourism and information technology. Providing the necessary support services to foster sustainable economic growth to enhance the territory’s entrepreneurial product. Mission Statement VIEDA Incubator Program Services • Business advice, mentoring and counseling. • Access to shared office equipment • Access to high-speed internet (T1 line) • Entrepreneurial workshops, training, seminars, and networking opportunities. SUCCESS •Provided over 4000 hours of consulting and entrepreneurial assistance to local residents since 2013 •Businesses have grossed over $5 million dollars in revenue •UVI Hackathon •Winners/Nominations St. Croix Chamber of Commerce Awards: •(2) Small Business of the Year Winners •Neighborhood Pharmacy (2016) •Cultured Naturals Body Care (2018) •(1) Business of the Year Winner •Nearix (2016) •Netwave Unlimited (2016 Nominee) COMING SOON •St. Thomas/St. John District •One-Stop Shop •Seminars •Food Production •Financial Literacy •Small Business Boot Camp •Young CEO camp •USVI Apparel Forum