ST. CROIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2010 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND BREAKFAST BUFFET
Submitted by mdembeck on Mon, 01/25/2010 - 15:02All Chamber members and their guests are invited to the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce 2010 Annual Membership Meeting and Buffet Breakfast on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Come meet the members of the 2010 Board of Directors, with remarks from Outgoing Chairman Omer ErSelcuk and special guest speaker the Honorable John P. deJongh, Jr. The entry fee for Chamber members is $10 and $15 for non-Chamber members, payable by cash or check at the door. No credit cards please. Please RSVP to the Chamber at 773-1435 or info@stxchamber.org no later than Monday, February 1, 2010.
GUEST SPEAKER
GOVERNOR JOHN P. deJONGH, JR.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2010
7:30 A.M – 9:00 A.M.
PALMS AT PELICAN COVE
CHAMBER MEMBERS $10.00
NON-MEMBERS $15.00
Payment at the door by cash or check.
No credit cards please.
PLEASE RSVP TO THE CHAMBER AT 773-1435
OR INFO@STXCHAMBER.ORG NO LATER
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010
2009 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA
Submitted by mdembeck on Wed, 10/21/2009 - 19:25Thank you to the more than 200 Chamber members and their guests who attended the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business and Professional Excellence Awards Gala this past Saturday evening at Teddy’s at Sion Farm.
Congratulations to all of the 29 finalists in seven different categories who were recognized and honored at this year’s gala. Also, congratulations to our 2009 winning nominees:
2009 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Marshall and Sterling Insurance for creating career and ownership opportunities for its 35 employee-owners while providing them with comprehensive benefits and contributing to dozens of community organizations and events.
2009 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Horizon Energy Systems, VI for helping to transform St. Croix into a “green” society by providing state-of-the-art, energy-saving products and services for commercial and residential construction and applications.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS :St. Croix Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business and Professional Excellence Awards
Submitted by mdembeck on Wed, 09/09/2009 - 18:16The St. Croix Chamber of Commerce is soliciting nominations of local businesses, organizations and business professionals who have made positive contributions to benefit the business environment and St. Croix’s economy and community for recognition at the 2009 Business and Professional Excellence Awards Gala on Saturday, October 17, 2009.
Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:
•Business of the Year
•Small Business of the Year (10 or less employers)
•New Business of the Year (A business that opened sometime after January 1, 2008)
•Professional Business Man of the Year (A business person who is not necessarily the owner or officer of a local business)
•Professional Business Woman of the Year (A business person who is not necessarily the owner or officer of a local business).
•Non-Profit Organization of the Year
•Lifetime Achievement Award
ST. CROIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2009 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA
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The St. Croix Chamber of Commerce will host its 2009 Business and Professional Excellence Awards Gala on Saturday, October 17, 2009 to recognize and honor local businesses and professionals who have made exceptional contributions to St. Croix.
DATE: Saturday, October 17, 2009
TIME: 6 p.m. Cocktails
7 p.m. Dinner
8 p.m. Awards Presentation
9 p.m. Entertainment
LOCATION: Teddy’s at Sion Farm
ATTIRE: Crucian Elegant
TICKETS: $100.00 per person
$800 Reserved Table for Eight
SPONSORSHIPS:
GOLD: $5,000.00
Gold sponsors receive two (2) full tables of eight with unlimited champagne/wine throughout the evening, a full-page ad in the Gala program and special recognition at the Gala and on the Chamber website.
SILVER: $2,500.
Silver sponsors receive one (1) table of eight with unlimited wine throughout the evening, a full-page ad in the Gala program and special recognition at the Gala.
St Croix Featured in Delta Airlines In Flight Video
See the video produced by the Virgin Islands' Economic Development Authority that aired on Delta Airlines last month. It is now posted on the EDA website.
Diageo Breaks Ground for State of the Art Distillery on St. Croix
Governor John P. deJongh Jr. joined officials of DIAGEO USVI at a ground breaking ceremony on St. Croix Wednesday afternoon which signaled the beginning of the construction of a state-of-the art distillery that will supply rum for Captain Morgan branded rum products in the United States beginning in 2011. The landmark public-private initiative will provide much-needed economic stimulus for the Virgin Islands, helping the territory become more economically self-sufficient. A number of local officials, community and business leaders took part in the mid-afternoon ceremony on the site where the distillery will be constructed, east of the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport.
Chamber Members Voted the Best in the Virgin Islands
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Congratulations to the following Chamber members who were recently voted Best of the V.I. in their respective categories by the readers of the Virgin Islands Daily News.
Best Frozen Coffee Drinks – Twin City Coffee House
Best Green Products and Services – Horizon Energy Systems
Best Grocery Store – Plaza Extra
Best Wholesale Seafood – Merchants Market
Best Wholesale Distributor – Hunter Foods
Best Rehabilitation Center – Rehabilitation Center at Beeston Hill
Best Auto Club – Virgin Islands Auto Club
Best Auto Dealer (New) – Caribbean Auto Mart of St. Croix
Best Bank (Commercial Loans) – First Bank
Best Bank (Mortgage Lender) – Scotia Bank
The Settlers Handbook for the U.S. Virgin Islands
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“The Settler’s Handbook” is highly recommended as an informative source for those considering moving to, or investing in, the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas or St. John. This 210 page reference book has a 25-year history and updates periodically. It features chapters on each of the three Virgin Islands, including island culture, history, relocation, housing and local services like real estate, government offices, physicians, civic groups to join.
Coming Soon - 2009-2010 Who's Who in Business Directory
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2009-2010 Who’s Who In Business and Membership Directory
The St. Croix Chamber of Commerce is preparing to publish its 2009-2010 Who’s Who In Business and Membership Directory. One of St. Croix’s most popular reference guides, approximately 2,000 copies of this publication will be distributed throughout the business community and to newcomers in relocation packages to potential new businesses and residents.
All Chamber members whose dues are current as of April 15, 2009 will receive a FREE listing in the 2009-2010 Who’s Who In Business and Membership Directory.
