Overview

Since 1993 MBC has organised regular meetings and business breakfasts providing opportunities to consider current and relevant issues affecting the Isle of Man. They have always been well supported and MBC has been fortunate to work with some of the Island's leading companies to ensure consistently high quality events. More recently, with the evolution and growth of MBC itself we have organised larger conferences both for the private and public sector, both on and off-Island.

Latest Event

Cloud Event November 2012

Isle of Man’s Economic, Fiscal and Technical Future; Up in the Air or Safe in the Cloud?

Thursday 29th November 2012, Wentworth Suite, Mount Murray Golf Club, 5.00pm for 5.30pm

Future economic success in the Isle of Man will stem from the high level technical skills, services and infrastructure developed to support the growth of the Island’s e-business sector. Opportunities now arising from the Cloud will enhance the value of the Island’s e-business initiatives as much international business will depend on these services being available. However, there are pitfalls to be avoided, among which are technical, legal, intellectual property, security and taxation questions. This event will address these considerations and provide a simple but comprehensive guide to the Cloud and the business issues that must be identified in order to ensure you face this exciting future armed with the essential facts.

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Blog

Maximising the Effectiveness of Your Web Presence

Lucy Webster, Copywriter, Manx Business Connection

05 March 2013

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Manx e-Gaming Association Survey 2013

John Webster, Chairman, Manx Business Connection

28 February 2013

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Isle of Man Budget 2013/14 Overview

Paul Carpenter

20 February 2013

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MBC Overview

A quick overview of newsworthy events that are of interest to Manx business and community life.

Photo by Andy North, Isle of Man

Images in the MBC Overview are kindly supplied by local photographer Andy North.

Frequently Asked Question

What links does Isle of Man have with the European Union?

Although politically independent, IOM is heavily influenced by its large, close trading partner, the UK:

  • IOM is not a member of the EU
  • IOM/EU relationship is governed by Article 227(5)© of the Treaty of Rome and by Protocol 3 to the UK’s Act of Accession
  • In essence, IOM has an association with the EU solely for Customs purposes, the free movement of goods and common agricultural policy

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