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The success of Locate Jersey in helping almost 100 new businesses establish themselves in Jersey over the last two years in areas such as renewable energy, fin-tech, ICT and mining was highlighted to an audience of senior business professionals in London this week.
At the lunch event entitled 'Jersey. For business. For life.', held on 7 July at One Whitehall Place, London, Economic Development Minister Senator Alan Maclean and Treasury & Resources Minister Senator Philip Ozouf addressed an audience of 90 UK intermediaries and high net worth individuals from a diverse range of sectors including aviation, ICT, mining, luxury retail and hospitality.
Attended also by Chief Minister Senator Ian Gorst and a number of representatives from Jersey's business sectors, the event also featured a panel session with Assistant Economic Development Minister Deputy James Baker as well as Senators Ozouf and Maclean, facilitated by Economic Development Department CEO Mike King.
During the session, the panellists took a number of questions from the floor and highlighted Jersey's growing links with China across the digital, retail and tourism sectors, the stability of its public finances and Jersey's approach to residency. They also emphasised Jersey's competitive advantages compared to other jurisdictions, in particular the strength of its social capital, access to government, professional infrastructure and range of expertise.
A lunch featuring Genuine Jersey produce was served at the event.
