Welcome from Business Isle of Man Chair - Stephen Bradley

The Isle of Man Business Agency has been in existence for over a year  – in that time, we have been busy getting to grips with the wide range of activity covered by the Agency.  We have set out the context and opportunities for the Agency’s sectors, and identify six key priorities:

• Develop an economic framework for a medicinal cannabis industry in the Island, and support with the creation of a regulatory framework to make it a reality;
• Improve the retail proposition across the Island’s towns, with a focus on the regeneration of Douglas;
• Develop and co-fund the Construction Isle of Man industry body to support and grow the sector;
• Support the creation of a dedicated land and property development agency;
• Encourage and support the Island’s Engineering & Manufacturing, growing jobs in the sector and accelerating the growth of the industry leaders of tomorrow; and
• Nurture the growth of the Island’s Cleantech and energy industry;

Using our public-private expertise, we will action these priorities to put the Island at the forefront of innovation in exporting, while making it a fantastic place to live and work for its residents.