Gold Members Roundtable | Co-Creating the Future of Economic Growth

Event Summary

Phase 2 - Business Growth • Innovation • Investment • Talent

Part of a three-phase approach to shaping the future of economic development on the Isle of Man.

Building on the shared vision developed in Phase one, this session explores how economic growth actually happens and the conditions needed to enable it.

Discussion Areas

Growing Existing Businesses

What do Isle of Man businesses need to scale, export and invest? How should Government and agencies support growth, not just start-ups? What does good business account management look like? Innovation and Entrepreneurship

How do we build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation? What support is needed to commercialise new ideas? Where should the Isle of Man be investing to stay competitive? Investment and Talent

How do we attract the investment and talent the future economy needs? What makes the Isle of Man an attractive place to invest and build a career? How do we compete for mobile capital and skilled people?

Partnerships

How should Government, agencies, Chamber and the private sector work together to deliver growth?

Output

A business-led Growth Strategy, including:

Business Growth Framework Investment Priorities Talent and Skills Priorities

Chamber Blueprint

Following the first two workshops, Chamber will consolidate the discussions into a draft blueprint — Co-creating the Future of Economic Development.

The draft blueprint will bring together:

Future Economy Vision Growth Priorities and Competitive Advantages Business Growth Framework Investment and Talent Priorities Early thinking on delivery, ownership and accountability