Delegates flock to the Villa Marina
After much preparation and buildup, a major new business promotion event is opening its doors to more than 1,000 delegates.
ISLEXPO is taking place at the Villa Marina throughout the day.
Government hopes the work done today will boost the Island's job market by attracting new companies and investment.
James Sore is from Cambridge-based SyndicateRoom, a crowdfunding platform:
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