Technology company PDMS has become the first ’strategic partner’ of the Chamber of Commerce.

It means that over the next three years PDMS will make a ’substantial’ contribution to the work that the Chamber of Commerce is undertaking to support local businesses and grow the economy.

And as part of the link-up, the business, based at Global House, Isle of Man Business Park, will be making a financial contribution.

This means the Chamber of Commerce will be able to offer local entrepreneurs and business start-ups free membership for one year.

PDMS will be working closely with the Chamber’s chief executive, board and steering group. In addition, PDMS will provide ’significant input’ to Chamber’s ’knowledge bank’ and provide formal mentoring for its members.

Chris Gledhill, managing director and co-founder of PDMS, said: ’PDMS has been an active member of the Chamber for many years and we are delighted to be providing additional support as a strategic partner.

’Chamber’s work plays a huge part in growing and diversifying the island’s business community.

’As a strategic partner, PDMS is looking forward to bringing our digital innovation and transformation expertise to help benefit both the Chamber and its members.’

Rebecca George, Chamber’s chief executive, said: ’We’re delighted to welcome PDMS as our first strategic partner. Chris and PDMS have been great supporters of Chamber for many years, and this long-term commitment means they will make an even more significant contribution to supporting our work to help established businesses, new businesses, and entrepreneurs, which all helps the economy to grow and thrive.

’In addition to providing financial support as a strategic partner, PDMS are rebuilding the www.iomchamber.org.im website and creating a microsite for our recently launched Business Connex service.’

Business Connex is a joint initiative between Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce and the Department for Enterprise.

It is a facilitation service designed to support local businesses and entrepreneurs in the island, and to help businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals who have decided to relocate here.

With more than 25 years of experience in software engineering in both the public and private sector, PDMS employs more than 80 people with its offices in the Isle of Man and Glasgow.