VISION 2040
TARGETED INDUSTRIES
Vision 2040 Identifies eight (8) targeted industry sectors based on their potential to contribute to economic diversification through growth and job creation in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Additional information on these industries can be found in Volume 5 of the Vision 2040 Report found here.
"Blue Economy" Sector
S ervices T echnology E nergy A griculture M anufacturing
Agribusiness
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Aquaponics; aquaculture; hemp farming
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Specialty foods, farm-to-table
Coastal/Ocean Resources
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Marine/maritime; biology; sustainable harvesting
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Medicinal; nutritional, alternative energy
Health Sciences
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Telemedicine; medical simulation
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Specialty care and education
Light Manufacturing
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Regional foods; co-manufacturing
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Resilient building materials
Professional/Tech Services
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Financial; IT; customer service centers/back office
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Remote work; consulting; diaspora co-ventures
Renewable Energy
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Solar; wind; tidal; wave; biomass; waste
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New sustainable technologies
Research and Development
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Agri-tech; ocean; climate change
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Healthcare; academic partnerships
VI-Style Tourism
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Heritage; culture; sports; adventure; wellness
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Small conferences; casual-elegant lodging; dining
