Archive for April 2020

The Research and Technology Park (RTPark) is pleased to announce the availability of a new financial resource for local small businesses. The National Development Council (NDC), a U.S. Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution which operates in the territory through a strategic partnership with the RTPark, is offering an opportunity for USVI businesses that have not yet…

Dear Industry Partners: Re: Traveler Health Safety Assurances Key to Recovery Presently, there is no clear consensus on when we will return to pre-pandemic travel performance, which is difficult to project due to the unknown recovery period from the pandemic and an expected severe global recession. Most industry experts acknowledge that tourism’s recovery will take…

For Immediate Release                                    Contact: Michael J. McQuerry April 23, 2020                                                      202-215-8524   PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESS PASSES FOURTH BIPARTISAN CORONAVIRUS PACKAGE TO BOLSTER SMALL BUSINESSES, FARMERS AND HEALTH CARE NEEDS “This Legislation Provides Small Business Funding, Supports Hospitals and Farmers, and Invests in Nationwide Testing,” stated Congresswoman Plaskett Washington, DC…

Bryan Says Arresting People Who Don’t Quarantine for 14 Days is a Civil Rights Issue, and Challenged the Consortium to Find a State Where People Were Being Arrested. We Did. Governor Albert Bryan has been hesitant to arrest individuals who violate the 14-day quarantine in the territory, and on Monday challenged the Consortium to find…

CFVI Newsletter | Spring 2020 In this Issue: COVID-19 Response Update Ready4K | Grantee Highlights Clinton Global Initiative | Giving Tuesday And more! Visit our Website Make a Donation COVID-19 Response Update A Message from CFVI President, Dee Baecher-Brown We hope that you and yours are safe and healthy and continue to take all the…

HR Strategies & Solutions to Support Business Continuity Webinar  We have compiled answers to the questions posted during the webinar that were not addressed during the scheduled time. We thank our presenters from Panelists: Banana Pepper HR, Courtleigh Hospitality Group, PGHR Consulting, and VIVere Consulting. Presentations shared during the webinar are available on the CHTA…

AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH APRIL 30TH As the industry faces ongoing challenges with COVID-19, the National Restaurant Association remains dedicated to helping everyone stay safe. Food safety training and education are more critical now than ever before. To keep supporting your restaurant, food service, hospitality students and workers on the front line, CHTA and CHTA Education…

Community Partner COVID-19 Outreach Message April 2020 Dear Catchafire Community Partners: We hope that you and yours are safe and healthy and continue to take all the necessary precautions as we navigate the COVID-19 crisis. In an effort to maximize support for our community’s needs, we are reaching out to our nonprofit partners to determine…

In a dual effort to retain its loyal, hardworking staff while addressing the limited availability of hotel rooms on St. Thomas during the COVID-19 pandemic, Flamboyan On The Bay Resort & Villas is open to all government approved short and long-term guests. Formerly known as Magens Point, Flamboyan On The Bay has been in continuous…

The Global Pandemic Presents New Human Resource Challenges Join Us for Our Next Resiliency Series Webinar… HR Strategies and Solutions to Support Business Continuity Thursday, April 16th, 2020 2:00 – 3:00PM ET  Who Should Attend: Who Should Attend: HR Directors, CEOs, Owners, Managing Directors, General Managers, Managers, Financial Controllers, and Supervisors Moderator: Hoteliers Perspectives: Striking…