Wirral business delegation visit Island

Wednesday, 25 June 2014 00:00

A business delegation from the Wirral has been on Island this week exploring potential business link ups for the future.

A link between the two areas was established back in April at an on Island networking conference geared toward establishing connections.

Whilst on the Island the group have met with the Chief Minister and visited various different businesses.

Asif Hamid is the chairman of the Wirral Chamber of Commerce - he says he feels the time is right for the two areas to work together:

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