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Chamber reaches out to Keys candidates

Briefings on issues facing Island businesses

Candidates in September's general election are being urged to hear the views of Manx business leaders, as they make a bid for the House of Keys.

The Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce is to host a series of briefings, connecting candidates with sector leaders as campaigning gears up.

The aim - to ensure those standing for election understand the challenges faced by firms in sectors from tourism and retail to ICT and construction.

Chamber members representing around 15,000 employees have been surveyed - with concern over the economy emerging as the clear priority.

Michael Crowe is chairman of a sub-committee formed by the chamber to focus on election issues:

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