A bosses’ club has been given a boost by a bank.

The Isle of Man Institute of Directors (IoD) branch has a new sponsorship deal with HSBC in the Isle of Man.

It will help to fund business events, training and networking opportunities throughout 2019.

Jaime Amoedo, country head of HSBC in the Isle of Man, said: ’We are proud to be partnered with the IoD and for the opportunity to build on our relationships with businesses here in the Isle of Man.

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’As an organisation, the IoD plays such an important role in representing the voice of local enterprise on the national stage and engaging with its members to make sure that we are all connected and investing in our regional economy.’

The promotes the views and interests of its members and gives them access to a broad network of business owners.

The North West and Isle of Man divisions of the Institute of Directors joined forces in September 2018.

As well as the Isle of Man chapter, the IoD in the North West includes branches over the water in Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, and Cumbria.

Jennifer Houghton, the chair of the IoD Isle of Man, said: ’Announcing that the IoD on the island has partnered with HSBC to sponsor our branch is a great start to 2019.

’This is fantastic news for our members as it will give the branch resources to organise additional functions throughout the year.’