The Department of Economic Development would like to remind local businesses that would still like to participate in the Clean Tech Industry Survey that the closing date is Friday 3rd June 2011. The Department commissioned the independent survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC to evaluate the current and future economic benefit of the Clean Tech sector to the Isle of Man. The survey is available for completion online at: https://secure.sigmer.net:443/opinio/s?s=13202 and all responses to the survey will be held in the strictest confidence by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC. Local businesses either active or inactive in the Clean Tech sector at the present time are encouraged to complete the survey, in order to assess the potential demand for Clean Tech products and services amongst businesses. This information may increase the attraction of inward investment in the Isle of Man for Clean Tech companies. The Department would like to thank local businesses who have already taken the time to complete the Clean Tech Industry Survey; your participation is greatly appreciated. Survey participants will receive an invitation to an event at which the results of the survey will be presented and where they can receive a copy of a summary findings report and a public acknowledgement of their participation should they wish. Minister for Economic Development, Allan Bell MHK commented: “The Clean Tech sector is rapidly growing and offers significant opportunities for local businesses. The Department will continue to intensify its efforts to attract inward investment to the Island in the Clean Tech sector and would appreciate assistance from local businesses in completing the online survey. The findings will help Government to appropriately resource our future efforts in the Clean Tech sector.” Mrs Clare Christian MLC, Department Member with responsibility for Clean Tech added: “The Isle of Man provides a competitive advantage for Clean Tech businesses, due to benefits from the Island’s Intellectual Property offering, proven experience in trialling new technology and our existing precision manufacturing base. We want to ensure the sector will continue to grow on the Island.” ENDS