News
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Department for Enterprise introduces new Business Advisors for the Micro Business Grant Scheme
Following the recent changes implemented to the Micro Business Grant Scheme, the Department for Enterprise has appointed two new advisors to join the scheme’s business advisory team.
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Department announces changes to Business Improvement Scheme
The Department has announced several changes to the Business Improvement Scheme (BIS), formerly the Business Support Scheme. The BIS provides funding of up to 50%, for Isle of Man businesses looking to engage with technical consultants to complete a range of business improvement projects. The changes will build on the continued success of the scheme, which in the last 2 years has invested over £160,000 in developing local businesses.
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Brexit Support for Manx Businesses
The Department for Enterprise has issued a checklist for businesses in preparation for the outcome of Brexit negotiations next year. To further support businesses the Department has introduced new funding for Brexit consultancy under the recently refreshed Business Improvement Scheme (BIS).
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Student applications open for 2019 STEP Programme
The Department for Enterprise has opened student applications for its 2019 STEP Programme. The STEP Programme, sponsored by First Names Group, offers Manx undergraduates in their second or penultimate year the opportunity to complete an eight week project with local businesses, Government and third sector organisations in the Isle of Man.
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Department for Enterprise seeks partners for Manx Graduate Fair
The Department for Enterprise has announced plans to host a fair highlighting the wealth of opportunities available for graduates looking to return to the Island after studying.
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Changes made to Financial Assistance Scheme
Last month the Department for Enterprise introduced several changes to its Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS). The changes will build on the continued success of the scheme, which in the last five years has created over 1,000 jobs and committed over £27million to growing Isle of Man businesses.
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Isle of Man Shortlisted for ‘International Finance Centre of the Year’ at the 2019 Citywealth International Finance Centre Awards
Earlier this year, we were delighted to learn that the Isle of Man has been shortlisted for ‘International Finance Centre of the Year’ at the 2019 Citywealth International Finance Centre (IFC) Awards. Several Isle of Man based businesses and outstanding individuals have also been shortlisted for the awards.
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Department for Enterprise awards training contract to University College Isle of Man
The contract for the provision of training services for the Department for Enterprise’s highly successful Micro Business Grant Scheme (MBGS) has been awarded to University College Isle of Man (UCM). Last year, the MBGS trained 160 individuals and helped create a record number of 88 new businesses.
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Preparing for my future career with the Isle of Man Step programme – Tia Welsh
Tia is studying Creative Writing at York St John University. This summer, she completed an internship with the Isle of Man Step programme.
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Improvements to Isle of Man Work Permit System
Over the last year the Department for Enterprise has introduced a number of reforms to the Island’s work permit system. Changes include a raft of improvements to give employers better access to the skilled people they need to grow, whilst removing barriers for individuals returning to the Isle of Man for work.
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Local businessman recognised for his long-term service to Government’s Micro Business Grant Scheme
Following the completion of his final course in August 2018, Ian Moncrief-Scott has been recognised for his long-term performance providing both training and support to participants of the Department for Enterprise’s Micro Business Grant Scheme.
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Public Record Office is a hit with heritage visitors
The history of the Villa Marina was under the spotlight at the Isle of Man Public Record Office’s special heritage event last month.
An exhibition telling the story of the Douglas landmark was the centrepiece of four ‘Heritage Open Days’ events held last month at the Island’s Public Record Office.
