Enterprise News

Department addressing skills issues in 'emerging' sectors

Skills issues within the Isle of Man’s 'emerging sectors' of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and e-Gaming are being addressed through a number...
Thursday, 9 May 2013

Minister encouraged by 2012 visitor figures

The Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK has expressed his satisfaction at the 2012 visitor figures which are contained within the 2012 Passenger...
Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Isle of Man committed to creation of investment opportunities with China

Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK led the recent Isle of Man trade mission to China and has reported back on the excellent opportunities that...
Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Isle of Man Signs Statement of Cooperation with China Banking Regulatory Commission

The recent trade mission to China led by the Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK exchanged a Statement of Cooperation on behalf of the Financial...
Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Retail customer service training proving to be a success

The retail customer service training courses supported by the Department of Economic Development are proving to be a success. The Department Member with...
Thursday, 11 April 2013

Undergraduate projects sought for 2013 STEP Scheme

The Department of Economic Development (DED) is bringing local businesses and undergraduates together by encouraging Island firms to take part in the 2013 STEP...
Monday, 25 March 2013

Minister supports hospitality and catering training initiative

The Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK recently made presentations of certificates to eleven participants who undertook the Sleepwell Hotels...
Friday, 15 March 2013

Aerospace Cluster reaches 5 years as part of the North West Aerospace Alliance

The Isle of Man Aerospace Cluster (IOMAC) recently reached its fifth anniversary as a member of the UK’s North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA).
Wednesday, 13 March 2013

Sam Barks starts work on The Christmas Candle

Filming commenced last week on The Christmas Candle, due to arrive on the Isle of Man in late March. The Christmas Candle is a charming festive story about...
Monday, 4 March 2013

DED outlines plans to develop and diversify the economy

'Agenda for Change – Our Economy’ document published
Thursday, 28 February 2013