New 'Islexpo' conference to promote innovation

Monday, 14 March 2016 00:00

The Department of Economic Development will host the first 'Islexpo' conference in May.

The one-day event will promote innovation and entrepreneurialism on the Isle of Man and hopes to inspire local enterprise and encourage businesses to relocate here.

Islexpo will kick-start the £50 million Entreprise Development Scheme which is all about encouraging economic growth on the Island.

Minister Laurence Skelly says he hopes the conference will attract people from off Island as well as residents:

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