Sharing a Few Observations
November 1, 2017 – Justin Moorhead
Two ideas follow. First is the need to kick start economic activity beyond that of the construction sector. Second is to evaluate where we are in the recovery effort and if necessary make changes to ensure we are on track as to where we should be seven weeks following Irma. We all have a point…
Continue ReadingPrioritizing Recovery and Rebuilding the Tourism Industry Following a Disaster
October 30, 2017 – Christopher Visentin
The recent spate of devastating hurricanes has brought the fragile economies of many small Caribbean communities in the storms’ path to a shuddering halt. Pressing issues such as regaining running water and electricity and rebuilding homes have replaced daily activities and ordinary concerns. As these communities struggle simply to regain basic necessities, thoughts of an…
Continue ReadingAddressing the Looming Cost of Rebuilding
October 17, 2017 – Justin Moorhead
Battered and bruised our communities have moved past back-to-back natural disasters and now face the rebuilding effort. Those we have lost, whether as a direct result of the storm or from stresses and events in the weeks following, are missed. The quality of the decisions we individually and collectively make in the coming months will…
Continue ReadingMoving forward despite Irma
September 12, 2017 – Justin Moorhead
One of my favorite maxims is “never let a crisis go to waste”. Why does this speak to me? It reminds me that there is opportunity in the most challenging of situations. The emphasis is not on any crisis. It is the opportunity that each crisis represents for change. Crisis focuses our attention. In the…
Continue ReadingRe-Thinking Development to Include Inclusion and Place
September 8, 2017 – Justin Moorhead
Power Point presentation associated with Justin Moorhead’s keynote address to the 2017 VI Economic Development Beneficiary Summit and 45th Anniversaty Event on St. Thomas, August 29, 2017, and St. Croix, August 31, 2017.
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