BITA, the British and Irish Trading Alliance, has launched a new group in the island.

Brendon Kenny, from business development company Ellanstone, will chair the new ’chapter’ of the organisation.

He said, ’It was a wonderful launch of the BITA Isle of Man chapter, completely fitting with the work we have been doing over the years to promote the island as a great place to locate your business.’

BITA is non-profit making organisation that encourages its members to build relationships to generate business and support their communities through exciting networking, educational and social events.

With chapters in London, Liverpool, Dublin and its new alliances across the USA, BITA’s strong links enable the Isle of Man to be at the heart of it all.

Paul Whitnell, the president of BITA, was on the island to launch the chapter and he stayed on to enjoy the popularisland company SCS Golf Day event

Mr Whitnell said: ’From the moment I landed I could tell that BITA Isle of Man was going to be a great success.

’BITA’s ethos is "People who know people that help people" and it was wonderful to meet so many businesses willing to engage.

’During my four days in the island I really got a sense of the culture and hospitality which resonates with the values, mission and goals of BITA.

’We are also looking forward to growing our relationship with Isle of Man charity, Live At Home.’

The British Irish Trading Alliance describes itself as a non-profit making organisation that encourages its members to build relationships to generate business through exciting networking, educational and social events held in both countries.

Its mission is to promote and strengthen trade between Britain and Ireland through a friendly, driven and diverse group of like-minded professionals