Being an IW Chamber member means you’re well connected!
Every month we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to network with like-minded Island businesses. It’s a great way to meet new customers and clients, to promote your business or to catch up with existing contacts.
Our Business Networking Breakfast is long established as a great way to meet business people over a Full English breakfast, along with a guest speaker on a relevant subject.
We’re conscious that early mornings aren’t for everyone, so look out for our lunchtime and evening events too.
New for 2019, try our Tea and Toast morning networking sessions which are free to attend.
Each year the Chamber delivers prestigious business events including the Business Awards For Excellence, the B2B Expo and the Cowes Week Lunch, all of which can provide opportunities for sponsorship and entertaining key clients.
You’ll need to reserve your place in advance for any of our events. If there’s a charge for the event you’ll pay in advance via Paypal. To book on any of our events please click on the relevant link which will take you to the online booking process.
These events are for Chamber members only unless otherwise specified.
august
22aug7:30 am9:30 amThursday Tea and Toast Networking - Caffe Isola
Event Details
Thursday 22nd August 2019 Caffe Isola, Newport 7.30am - 9.30am FREE Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Event Details
Thursday 22nd August 2019
Caffe Isola, Newport
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Cafe Isola
85A St James' St, Newport, PO30 1LG
22aug9:30 am4:00 pm50 Plus Start Me Up - Free One-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. As part of the 50 plus Start Me Up Programme we offer a free one day
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. As part of the 50 plus Start Me Up Programme we offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people over 50 who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.
This course is available for non-members and will be held at Mill Court Business Centre, Newport on Thursday 22 August 2019.
To book a place on the course please click here.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
22aug9:30 am4:00 pmFree One-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business.
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world. This course is designed for those with a business idea through to those who have been in business for six months.
This course is available for non-members and will be held at Mill Court Business Centre, Newport on Thursday 22 August 2019.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
28aug9:00 am10:00 amThe Benefits of Joining the Isle Of Wight Chamber
Event Details
Wednesday 28th August2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.00am – 10.00am FREE We are opening our doors to Non Chamber members on Wednesday 28th August 9.00am - 10.00am Have you ever thought about joining
Event Details
Wednesday 28th August2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.00am – 10.00am
FREE
We are opening our doors to Non Chamber members on Wednesday 28th August 9.00am – 10.00am
Have you ever thought about joining the IW Chamber? Want to find out what the IW Chamber is all about? Please join us for Networking and a short presentation on the Isle Of Wight Chamber Of Commerce Membership.
Please note this event is for non-members only and is FREE to attend!
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
29aug9:30 am11:00 amHow Can I Sell More With A Non-Existent Marketing Budget? - Dave Simon
Event Details
Thursday 29th August 2019 Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Offices 9.30am - 11.00am FREE The old puzzle: “I need more sales, I can't afford to advertise but I can't watch my business die!” Major stress!
Event Details
Thursday 29th August 2019
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Offices
9.30am – 11.00am
FREE
The old puzzle: “I need more sales, I can’t afford to advertise but I can’t watch my business die!”
Major stress! One symptom is difficulty in creating ways to improve things. So let’s simplify that task – we’ll get systematic and identify lots of small, cheap and quick things you can do.
We will start from the customer’s experience of buying products or services like yours, and feed that information back into your Customer-Attracting Pathway to improve it.
Every Step On Your Customer-Attracting Pathway Must Work Hard
Most businesses already have 12 steps in their Pathway – from Advertising to Client Retention. Let’s work through these steps so everyone attending finds missing steps, steps they need to improve and ways to redesign each step to lead customers on to the next step more effectively.
With next-to-no-money to spend, we’ll put the steps into priority order for fixing, work out what you can do for free and plan which steps you could spend on when you’ve got some spare funds.
Training course delivered by Dave Simon.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
september
Event Details
Thursday 5th September 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 10.00am – 12.00pm FREE Regardless of whether it is professional or amateur, video is the best tool you can use to grow an audience online.
Event Details
Thursday 5th September 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
10.00am – 12.00pm
FREE
Regardless of whether it is professional or amateur, video is the best tool you can use to grow an audience online.
Video is often used to boost sales, create a personal experience, deliver information quickly and efficiently, instructing people, building brands, creating content, showing off your event and many many more. However the issues people face is how to do it.
This course is designed to showcase a few technical elements, but also to help you use it in business day to day.
Video is not just for experts, it is for everyone.
By the end of the course you should be able to walk away with an idea of how you will use video to grow your business.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
06sep7:30 am9:30 pmSeptember Business Breakfast at Briddlesford Farm
Event Details
Friday 6th September 2019 Briddlesford Farm, Wootton 7.30am - 9.30am £15.00 per person Come along and join us for our September Business Breakfast. Our guest speaker this month will be Reuben Loake from
Event Details
Friday 6th September 2019
Briddlesford Farm, Wootton
7.30am – 9.30am
£15.00 per person
Come along and join us for our September Business Breakfast. Our guest speaker this month will be Reuben Loake from Isle of Wight Jobs.
How to write an effective job ad to attract the best candidates. Reuben Loake from Isle of Wight Jobs explains the do’s and don’ts when advertising a vacancy to ensure you attract the very best people for your business.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 pm
Location
Bluebells at Briddlesford
Briddlesford Lodge Farm, Briddlesford Road, Wootton, PO33 4RY
10sep9:30 am12:30 pmHow to Use Instagram for Business with Nosy Design
Event Details
Tuesday 10th September 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 12.30pm FREE Instagram is one of the biggest social media networks, with over 1 billion users. Over 70% of businesses use Instagram; but do
Event Details
Tuesday 10th September 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 12.30pm
FREE
Instagram is one of the biggest social media networks, with over 1 billion users. Over 70% of businesses use Instagram; but do they do it correctly? In this FREE workshop, Matt from Nosy Design will discuss how to use Instagram to increase your brand’s awareness and gain new customers. You will walk away with a plan on what content to post, when to post it and who to engage with.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
12sep7:30 am9:30 amThursday Tea and Toast Networking - Slug & Lettuce
Event Details
Thursday 12th September 2019 Slug & Lettuce, Newport 7.30am - 9.30am FREE Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Event Details
Thursday 12th September 2019
Slug & Lettuce, Newport
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Slug and Lettuce
Slug and Lettuce Isle of Wight, 23-26 High street, Newport, PO30 1SS
18sep9:30 am1:00 pmFire Marshal Course - Good Skills Training LTD
Event Details
Wednesday 18th September 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 1.00pm £60 per person The Fire Marshal Course delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically for those who have
Event Details
Wednesday 18th September 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 1.00pm
£60 per person
The Fire Marshal Course delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically for those who have been designated with the responsibilities of the Fire Marshal or Fire Warden. This course will look at the legal responsibilities of both the company and individual. By the end of this course delegates will be able to confidently and competent carry out theirs at-to-day duties as a fire marshal, as well as take charge in the event of a fire. This course also includes practical fire extinguisher training.
What is in the Fire Marshal Course syllabus?
- Legislation
- Causes of fire and how fire spreads
- Classes of fire and methods of extinction
- Fire risk assessment
- Fire prevention methods
- Action to be taken in the event of a fire
- Role and responsibilities of the fire marshal
- Fire drills
- Firefighting equipment
- Practical fire extinguisher session
Time
(Wednesday) 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
19sep10:00 am12:00 pmIW Chamber Networking Brunch - The Breeze
Event Details
Thursday 19th September 2019 The Breeze, Newport 10.00am - 12.00pm £15.00 per person Come along and join us for our Networking Brunch hosted by The Breeze who will be providing Hot Drinks +
Event Details
Thursday 19th September 2019
The Breeze, Newport
10.00am – 12.00pm
£15.00 per person
Come along and join us for our Networking Brunch hosted by The Breeze who will be providing Hot Drinks + Full English Breakfast plus a fantastic venue for networking with fellow IW Chamber Members.
Your guest speaker on the day will be Zoe Findon of Purple Patch PMO talking about setting your project up for success and turning your vision into a plan.
Why do projects often fail? Lack of clarity of vision. Kicking off your project is important and time spent upfront is a fundamental step to success.
So, how do you get that clarity? I will share some of the things you need to consider when turning your Vision into a Plan.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
The Breeze Restaurant, Island Harbour
The Breeze, Island Harbour Marina, Mill Ln, Newport PO30 2LA
23sep10:00 am5:00 pmTeams to Inspire – 1 Day Training Course by In2action
Event Details
Monday 23rd September 2019 Location TBC 10.00am – 5.00pm £95+vat per person Aimed at Team Members - Come to work every day with a positive mind-set and the ability to inspire yourself and others.
Event Details
Monday 23rd September 2019
Location TBC
10.00am – 5.00pm
£95+vat per person
Aimed at Team Members – Come to work every day with a positive mind-set and the ability to inspire yourself and others. This workshop will help you excel in your career and make you more aware of your positive attributes, as well as ensuring that you are perceived positively in every aspect of current and future employment. Along the way you will receive your very own Mini Me to design and take home which will serve as a constant reminder of the ‘new you’. Let’s make your career take off! **This course will not take place with less than 10 people registered to attend.**
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
24sep9:30 am12:30 pmTime is money, money is time - Alex Tana Coaching
Event Details
Tuesday 24th September 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 12.30pm FREE Time is a fluid commodity but how we used it, how much we value it and how we spend it can make
Event Details
Tuesday 24th September 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 12.30pm
FREE
Time is a fluid commodity but how we used it, how much we value it and how we spend it can make a break not just our own life but our business too! So this course will look at three important areas: how effectively or not we mage time and what can we can correct or improve what we are doing understanding the four key aspects of time in business. We will also look at how you spend your time suggesting practical ways to improve our productivity and efficiency in our business activities. Finally we will look at how you value your time when it comes for instance to give it a price and how your time is reflected in the costings, both internal and external, of your business. This course is provided by Alex Tana Coaching.
To book your place on please click here
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
26sep9:30 am4:00 pm50 Plus Start Me Up - Free One-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. As part of the 50 plus Start Me Up Programme we offer a free one day
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. As part of the 50 plus Start Me Up Programme we offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people over 50 who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.
This course is available for non-members and will be held at Mill Court Business Centre, Newport on Thursday 26 September 2019.
To book a place on the course please click here.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
26sep9:30 am4:00 pmOne-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business.
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world. This course is designed for those with a business idea through to those who have been in business for six months.
This course is available for non-members and will be held at Mill Court Business Centre, Newport on Thursday 26 September 2019.
Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
october
03oct9:30 am4:30 pmRetirement Planning Course
Event Details
Thursday 3rd October 2019 Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Offices 9.30am - 4.30pm £50.00 per person Retirement can be a wonderful opportunity to start a new life. We’re living longer, we’re healthier and we’re
Event Details
Thursday 3rd October 2019
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Offices
9.30am – 4.30pm
£50.00 per person
Retirement can be a wonderful opportunity to start a new life. We’re living longer, we’re healthier and we’re wanting a more active retirement than previous generations. Also, with the recent removal of the Default Retirement Age, the decision when to retire is now in our own hands!
But how do we plan for our retirement and take into account our personal, financial and legal needs?
This course will cover all the key lifestyle and personal aspects of retirement from health and leisure to work and relationships. It will also cover the key financial and legal decisions we need to consider. This will include the opportunities the new pension changes brings us and how to maximise our financial situation. The course will also cover the legal aspects we need to take into account including wills and power of attorney.
The course is open to all those of any age who want to start planning for their retirement. It may be attended with or without partners but if possible we recommend partners be invited as there are extra benefits when attended jointly.
The course will be delivered by Rouse Ltd, Wheelers Solicitors & Len Goss.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
09oct10:00 am5:00 pmGo Ahead Make My Day – Management Teams – 1 Day Training Course by In2action
Event Details
Wednesday 9th October 2019 Location TBC 10.00am – 5.00pm £125+vat per person This In2action “Go Ahead Make My Day” training day includes interactive presentations and group practical work to ensure that your management teams
Event Details
Wednesday 9th October 2019
Location TBC
10.00am – 5.00pm
£125+vat per person
This In2action “Go Ahead Make My Day” training day includes interactive presentations and group practical work to ensure that your management teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills to deal with customer-facing situations. Ensuring that customers feel special and putting them at the heart of everything you do can become the moral code of your company and you’ll reap the benefits immediately – why wouldn’t you want to turn customer grumbles into positive memorable positive moments? The 2nd half of this workshop focuses on the skills required to handle customer complaints effectively and positively, a key skill for every manager, whether senior level or grass roots. **This course will not take place with less than 10 people registered to attend.**
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
15oct7:30 am9:30 amTuesday Tea and Toast Networking - N0 64 , Shanklin
Event Details
Tuesday 15th October 2019 N0 64, Shanklin 7.30am - 9.30am FREE Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Event Details
Tuesday 15th October 2019
N0 64, Shanklin
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
No. 64
No. 64 Shanklin, 64 High Street, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6JN
24oct9:30 am4:00 pm50 Plus Start Me Up - Free One-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. As part of the 50 plus Start Me Up Programme we offer a free one day
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. As part of the 50 plus Start Me Up Programme we offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people over 50 who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.
This course is available for non-members and will be held at Mill Court Business Centre, Newport on Thursday 24 October 2019.
To book a place on the course please click here.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
24oct9:30 am4:00 pmOne-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business.
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world. This course is designed for those with a business idea through to those who have been in business for six months.
This course is available for non-members and will be held at Mill Court Business Centre, Newport on Thursday 24 October 2019.
Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
november
05nov7:30 am9:30 amTuesday Tea and Toast Networking - Caffe Isola
Event Details
Tuesday 5th November 2019 Caffe Isola, Newport 7.30am - 9.30am FREE Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Event Details
Tuesday 5th November 2019
Caffe Isola, Newport
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Cafe Isola
85A St James' St, Newport, PO30 1LG
05nov9:30 am12:30 pmUtilising LinkedIn to Gain Customers with Nosy Design
Event Details
Tuesday 5th November 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 12.30pm FREE LinkedIn is 3 times more successful at generating business LEADS compared to Facebook. Are you using this platform to build your personal
Event Details
Tuesday 5th November 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 12.30pm
FREE
LinkedIn is 3 times more successful at generating business LEADS compared to Facebook. Are you using this platform to build your personal brand and to advertise your business? In this FREE workshop, Matt from Nosy Design his experiences with LinkedIn, what sort of content you should be posting, how to set-up your profile correctly and how to engage with other users to make an impact.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
12nov10:00 am5:00 pmGo Ahead Make My Day – Staff Teams - Training Course delivered by In2Action
Event Details
Tuesday 12 November 2019 Location TBC 10.00am – 5.00pm £95+vat per person The “Go Ahead Make My Day” customer service training will include solutions on how to put the customer at the heart of
Event Details
Tuesday 12 November 2019
Location TBC
10.00am – 5.00pm
£95+vat per person
The “Go Ahead Make My Day” customer service training will include solutions on how to put the customer at the heart of everything you do, and enable you to go that extra mile for every customer all of the time. The training will explore guest psychology, complaint handling techniques, using real complaints and situations from real guests! This workshop is designed to empower all who attend to work with customers face to face. Bring your own experiences of both good & poor customer service & we will explore them together, concluding with how you can really make the difference, amp up your career and get the best feedback from every customer interaction you engage in! **This course will not take place with less than 10 people registered to attend.**
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
20nov9:30 am4:30 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course - Good Skill Training
Event Details
Wednesday 20th November 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 4.30pm £60 per person The Emergency First Aid at Work Course delivered by Good Skills Training is a one-day course designed to give delegates
Event Details
Wednesday 20th November 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 4.30pm
£60 per person
The Emergency First Aid at Work Course delivered by Good Skills Training is a one-day course designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that have become unconscious, and those with minor injuries. The Emergency First Aid at Work Course also looks at the responsibilities of the Emergency First Aider. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt and effective emergency first aiders. Topics included are:
- What is first aid
- Legal requirements of first aid in workplaces
- Responsibilities of the emergency first aider
- Primary survey
- CPR
- Basic principles of AED use – turning AED on, pad placement and following instructions
- Recovery position
- Choking
- Shock
- Bleeding
- Minor injuries – includes superficial burns, splinters, scrapes and grazes
Time
(Wednesday) 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
december
12dec7:30 am9:30 amThursday Tea and Toast Networking - Slug & Lettuce, Newport
Event Details
Thursday 12th December 2019 Slug & Lettuce, Newport 7.30am - 9.30am FREE Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Event Details
Thursday 12th December 2019
Slug & Lettuce, Newport
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Slug and Lettuce
Slug and Lettuce Isle of Wight, 23-26 High street, Newport, PO30 1SS
12dec10:00 am5:00 pmManaging Teams to Inspire – 1 Day Training Course by In2action
Event Details
Thursday 12th December 2019 Location TBC 10.00am – 5.00pm £125+vat per person Aimed at Managers - Inspire and transform your staff team, leading to a more loyal, motivated and focused approach from both your
Event Details
Thursday 12th December 2019
Location TBC
10.00am – 5.00pm
£125+vat per person
Aimed at Managers – Inspire and transform your staff team, leading to a more loyal, motivated and focused approach from both your team and yourself. This session will explore the personal attributes that are inherent in each one of us, but give you the tools to ensure you utilise them and ensure that your teams do too! You’ll also explore the skills required to ensure fantastic delivery of activities and service and be able to recognise excellence in yourself and inspire it in others. Along the way you’ll receive your very own Mini Me to design and take home which will serve as a constant reminder of the change you’ve made during the workshop. **This course will not take place with less than 10 people registered to attend.**
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
Island Business August 2019
Events
august
22aug7:30 am9:30 amThursday Tea and Toast Networking - Caffe Isola
Event Details
Thursday 22nd August 2019 Caffe Isola, Newport 7.30am - 9.30am FREE Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Event Details
Thursday 22nd August 2019
Caffe Isola, Newport
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Cafe Isola
85A St James' St, Newport, PO30 1LG
22aug9:30 am4:00 pm50 Plus Start Me Up - Free One-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. As part of the 50 plus Start Me Up Programme we offer a free one day
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. As part of the 50 plus Start Me Up Programme we offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people over 50 who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.
This course is available for non-members and will be held at Mill Court Business Centre, Newport on Thursday 22 August 2019.
To book a place on the course please click here.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
22aug9:30 am4:00 pmFree One-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business.
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world. This course is designed for those with a business idea through to those who have been in business for six months.
This course is available for non-members and will be held at Mill Court Business Centre, Newport on Thursday 22 August 2019.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
28aug9:00 am10:00 amThe Benefits of Joining the Isle Of Wight Chamber
Event Details
Wednesday 28th August2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.00am – 10.00am FREE We are opening our doors to Non Chamber members on Wednesday 28th August 9.00am - 10.00am Have you ever thought about joining
Event Details
Wednesday 28th August2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.00am – 10.00am
FREE
We are opening our doors to Non Chamber members on Wednesday 28th August 9.00am – 10.00am
Have you ever thought about joining the IW Chamber? Want to find out what the IW Chamber is all about? Please join us for Networking and a short presentation on the Isle Of Wight Chamber Of Commerce Membership.
Please note this event is for non-members only and is FREE to attend!
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
29aug9:30 am11:00 amHow Can I Sell More With A Non-Existent Marketing Budget? - Dave Simon
Event Details
Thursday 29th August 2019 Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Offices 9.30am - 11.00am FREE The old puzzle: “I need more sales, I can't afford to advertise but I can't watch my business die!” Major stress!
Event Details
Thursday 29th August 2019
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Offices
9.30am – 11.00am
FREE
The old puzzle: “I need more sales, I can’t afford to advertise but I can’t watch my business die!”
Major stress! One symptom is difficulty in creating ways to improve things. So let’s simplify that task – we’ll get systematic and identify lots of small, cheap and quick things you can do.
We will start from the customer’s experience of buying products or services like yours, and feed that information back into your Customer-Attracting Pathway to improve it.
Every Step On Your Customer-Attracting Pathway Must Work Hard
Most businesses already have 12 steps in their Pathway – from Advertising to Client Retention. Let’s work through these steps so everyone attending finds missing steps, steps they need to improve and ways to redesign each step to lead customers on to the next step more effectively.
With next-to-no-money to spend, we’ll put the steps into priority order for fixing, work out what you can do for free and plan which steps you could spend on when you’ve got some spare funds.
Training course delivered by Dave Simon.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
september
Event Details
Thursday 5th September 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 10.00am – 12.00pm FREE Regardless of whether it is professional or amateur, video is the best tool you can use to grow an audience online.
Event Details
Thursday 5th September 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
10.00am – 12.00pm
FREE
Regardless of whether it is professional or amateur, video is the best tool you can use to grow an audience online.
Video is often used to boost sales, create a personal experience, deliver information quickly and efficiently, instructing people, building brands, creating content, showing off your event and many many more. However the issues people face is how to do it.
This course is designed to showcase a few technical elements, but also to help you use it in business day to day.
Video is not just for experts, it is for everyone.
By the end of the course you should be able to walk away with an idea of how you will use video to grow your business.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
06sep7:30 am9:30 pmSeptember Business Breakfast at Briddlesford Farm
Event Details
Friday 6th September 2019 Briddlesford Farm, Wootton 7.30am - 9.30am £15.00 per person Come along and join us for our September Business Breakfast. Our guest speaker this month will be Reuben Loake from
Event Details
Friday 6th September 2019
Briddlesford Farm, Wootton
7.30am – 9.30am
£15.00 per person
Come along and join us for our September Business Breakfast. Our guest speaker this month will be Reuben Loake from Isle of Wight Jobs.
How to write an effective job ad to attract the best candidates. Reuben Loake from Isle of Wight Jobs explains the do’s and don’ts when advertising a vacancy to ensure you attract the very best people for your business.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 pm
Location
Bluebells at Briddlesford
Briddlesford Lodge Farm, Briddlesford Road, Wootton, PO33 4RY
10sep9:30 am12:30 pmHow to Use Instagram for Business with Nosy Design
Event Details
Tuesday 10th September 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 12.30pm FREE Instagram is one of the biggest social media networks, with over 1 billion users. Over 70% of businesses use Instagram; but do
Event Details
Tuesday 10th September 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 12.30pm
FREE
Instagram is one of the biggest social media networks, with over 1 billion users. Over 70% of businesses use Instagram; but do they do it correctly? In this FREE workshop, Matt from Nosy Design will discuss how to use Instagram to increase your brand’s awareness and gain new customers. You will walk away with a plan on what content to post, when to post it and who to engage with.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
12sep7:30 am9:30 amThursday Tea and Toast Networking - Slug & Lettuce
Event Details
Thursday 12th September 2019 Slug & Lettuce, Newport 7.30am - 9.30am FREE Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Event Details
Thursday 12th September 2019
Slug & Lettuce, Newport
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Slug and Lettuce
Slug and Lettuce Isle of Wight, 23-26 High street, Newport, PO30 1SS
18sep9:30 am1:00 pmFire Marshal Course - Good Skills Training LTD
Event Details
Wednesday 18th September 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 1.00pm £60 per person The Fire Marshal Course delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically for those who have
Event Details
Wednesday 18th September 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 1.00pm
£60 per person
The Fire Marshal Course delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically for those who have been designated with the responsibilities of the Fire Marshal or Fire Warden. This course will look at the legal responsibilities of both the company and individual. By the end of this course delegates will be able to confidently and competent carry out theirs at-to-day duties as a fire marshal, as well as take charge in the event of a fire. This course also includes practical fire extinguisher training.
What is in the Fire Marshal Course syllabus?
- Legislation
- Causes of fire and how fire spreads
- Classes of fire and methods of extinction
- Fire risk assessment
- Fire prevention methods
- Action to be taken in the event of a fire
- Role and responsibilities of the fire marshal
- Fire drills
- Firefighting equipment
- Practical fire extinguisher session
Time
(Wednesday) 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
19sep10:00 am12:00 pmIW Chamber Networking Brunch - The Breeze
Event Details
Thursday 19th September 2019 The Breeze, Newport 10.00am - 12.00pm £15.00 per person Come along and join us for our Networking Brunch hosted by The Breeze who will be providing Hot Drinks +
Event Details
Thursday 19th September 2019
The Breeze, Newport
10.00am – 12.00pm
£15.00 per person
Come along and join us for our Networking Brunch hosted by The Breeze who will be providing Hot Drinks + Full English Breakfast plus a fantastic venue for networking with fellow IW Chamber Members.
Your guest speaker on the day will be Zoe Findon of Purple Patch PMO talking about setting your project up for success and turning your vision into a plan.
Why do projects often fail? Lack of clarity of vision. Kicking off your project is important and time spent upfront is a fundamental step to success.
So, how do you get that clarity? I will share some of the things you need to consider when turning your Vision into a Plan.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
The Breeze Restaurant, Island Harbour
The Breeze, Island Harbour Marina, Mill Ln, Newport PO30 2LA
23sep10:00 am5:00 pmTeams to Inspire – 1 Day Training Course by In2action
Event Details
Monday 23rd September 2019 Location TBC 10.00am – 5.00pm £95+vat per person Aimed at Team Members - Come to work every day with a positive mind-set and the ability to inspire yourself and others.
Event Details
Monday 23rd September 2019
Location TBC
10.00am – 5.00pm
£95+vat per person
Aimed at Team Members – Come to work every day with a positive mind-set and the ability to inspire yourself and others. This workshop will help you excel in your career and make you more aware of your positive attributes, as well as ensuring that you are perceived positively in every aspect of current and future employment. Along the way you will receive your very own Mini Me to design and take home which will serve as a constant reminder of the ‘new you’. Let’s make your career take off! **This course will not take place with less than 10 people registered to attend.**
Time
(Monday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
24sep9:30 am12:30 pmTime is money, money is time - Alex Tana Coaching
Event Details
Tuesday 24th September 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 12.30pm FREE Time is a fluid commodity but how we used it, how much we value it and how we spend it can make
Event Details
Tuesday 24th September 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 12.30pm
FREE
Time is a fluid commodity but how we used it, how much we value it and how we spend it can make a break not just our own life but our business too! So this course will look at three important areas: how effectively or not we mage time and what can we can correct or improve what we are doing understanding the four key aspects of time in business. We will also look at how you spend your time suggesting practical ways to improve our productivity and efficiency in our business activities. Finally we will look at how you value your time when it comes for instance to give it a price and how your time is reflected in the costings, both internal and external, of your business. This course is provided by Alex Tana Coaching.
To book your place on please click here
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
26sep9:30 am4:00 pm50 Plus Start Me Up - Free One-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. As part of the 50 plus Start Me Up Programme we offer a free one day
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. As part of the 50 plus Start Me Up Programme we offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people over 50 who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.
This course is available for non-members and will be held at Mill Court Business Centre, Newport on Thursday 26 September 2019.
To book a place on the course please click here.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
26sep9:30 am4:00 pmOne-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business.
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world. This course is designed for those with a business idea through to those who have been in business for six months.
This course is available for non-members and will be held at Mill Court Business Centre, Newport on Thursday 26 September 2019.
Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
