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.
october
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 one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a 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
28oct9:30 am11:30 amPreparing for Brexit : Brexit Bootcamp
Event Details
Monday 28 October 2019 The Lakeside Park Hotel, Wootton Session: 9.30am - 11.30am Registration from 9.00am FREE Why attend? The Government is accelerating Brexit preparations so that it is ready to leave the EU on 31st
Event Details
Monday 28 October 2019
The Lakeside Park Hotel, Wootton
Session: 9.30am – 11.30am
Registration from 9.00am
FREE
Why attend?
The Government is accelerating Brexit preparations so that it is ready to leave the EU on 31st October 2019. This is a practical session to help businesses prepare for Brexit.
The KEY areas being covered in this workshop will be:
– People, Workforce & Immigration
– Regulations & Data
– Tax, VAT & Finance
People & Immigration:
Speaker: Albert Bargery, Employment Solicitor, Real Employment Law Advice
If you employ Europeans or travel to and from the EU in the course of business, then you need to be aware of how Brexit will affect them and you.
Regulations & Data:
Speaker: Gary Peace, ESID Consulting
Particularly relevant to UK businesses and organisations that rely on international data flows, target European customers or operate inside the EEA.
Tax, VAT & Finance:
Speaker: Kevin Cooper, Partner, MOORE (South) LLP
Transactions in both goods and services between the UK and the other 27 EU countries are likely to be the most affected by the UK leaving the EU.
Book now to reserve your place
Time
(Monday) 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Lakeside Park Hotel
Lakeside Park Hotel, High Street, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 4LJ
november
01nov7:30 am9:30 amIW Chamber Business Breakfast at The Seaview Hotel
Event Details
Friday 1st November 2019 The Seaview Hotel 7.30am - 9.30am £15.00 per person Come along and join us for our November Business Breakfast. Our guest speaker this month will be Chris Court from
Event Details
Friday 1st November 2019
The Seaview Hotel
7.30am – 9.30am
£15.00 per person
Come along and join us for our November Business Breakfast. Our guest speaker this month will be Chris Court from Chris Court Associates.
Chris will be talking through 10 things you can do that will guarantee you better visibility online, and bring more relevant traffic to your businesses website. These will be tasks that you can take away and do yourself, so bring your notepads and be ready to make some notes!
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Seaview Hotel
THE SEAVIEW HOTEL AND RESTAURANT, THE HIGH STREET, SEAVIEW ISLE OF WIGHT PO34 5EX
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
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
21nov9:30 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 one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a 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 21 November 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
21nov9:30 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 21 November 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
26nov10:00 am1:00 pmThe Interview Workshop with WP Recruitment & HR Ltd
Event Details
Tuesday 26th November 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 10am – 1:00pm £5 admin fee The Interview Workshop: assessment and selection skills for small businesses Kate Thomas, Director of WP Recruitment & HR Ltd, has over
Event Details
Tuesday 26th November 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
10am – 1:00pm
£5 admin fee
The Interview Workshop: assessment and selection skills for small businesses
Kate Thomas, Director of WP Recruitment & HR Ltd, has over 16 years recruitment experience, during which time she has interviewed over 20,000 people.
During the morning you will understand the need to have and be able to prepare, a comprehensive job description and interview questions. You will also explore techniques and other assessment and selection methods in order to assist you to make the right appointment.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
december
10dec9:30 am12:30 pmHow to Use Instagram for Business with Nosy Design
Event Details
Tuesday 10th December 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 December 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
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
19dec9:30 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 one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a 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 19 December 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
19dec9:30 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 19 December 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
Island Business October 2019
Events
october
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 one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a 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
28oct9:30 am11:30 amPreparing for Brexit : Brexit Bootcamp
Event Details
Monday 28 October 2019 The Lakeside Park Hotel, Wootton Session: 9.30am - 11.30am Registration from 9.00am FREE Why attend? The Government is accelerating Brexit preparations so that it is ready to leave the EU on 31st
Event Details
Monday 28 October 2019
The Lakeside Park Hotel, Wootton
Session: 9.30am – 11.30am
Registration from 9.00am
FREE
Why attend?
The Government is accelerating Brexit preparations so that it is ready to leave the EU on 31st October 2019. This is a practical session to help businesses prepare for Brexit.
The KEY areas being covered in this workshop will be:
– People, Workforce & Immigration
– Regulations & Data
– Tax, VAT & Finance
People & Immigration:
Speaker: Albert Bargery, Employment Solicitor, Real Employment Law Advice
If you employ Europeans or travel to and from the EU in the course of business, then you need to be aware of how Brexit will affect them and you.
Regulations & Data:
Speaker: Gary Peace, ESID Consulting
Particularly relevant to UK businesses and organisations that rely on international data flows, target European customers or operate inside the EEA.
Tax, VAT & Finance:
Speaker: Kevin Cooper, Partner, MOORE (South) LLP
Transactions in both goods and services between the UK and the other 27 EU countries are likely to be the most affected by the UK leaving the EU.
Book now to reserve your place
Time
(Monday) 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Lakeside Park Hotel
Lakeside Park Hotel, High Street, Wootton Bridge, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 4LJ
november
01nov7:30 am9:30 amIW Chamber Business Breakfast at The Seaview Hotel
Event Details
Friday 1st November 2019 The Seaview Hotel 7.30am - 9.30am £15.00 per person Come along and join us for our November Business Breakfast. Our guest speaker this month will be Chris Court from
Event Details
Friday 1st November 2019
The Seaview Hotel
7.30am – 9.30am
£15.00 per person
Come along and join us for our November Business Breakfast. Our guest speaker this month will be Chris Court from Chris Court Associates.
Chris will be talking through 10 things you can do that will guarantee you better visibility online, and bring more relevant traffic to your businesses website. These will be tasks that you can take away and do yourself, so bring your notepads and be ready to make some notes!
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Seaview Hotel
THE SEAVIEW HOTEL AND RESTAURANT, THE HIGH STREET, SEAVIEW ISLE OF WIGHT PO34 5EX
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
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
21nov9:30 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 one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a 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 21 November 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
21nov9:30 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 21 November 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
26nov10:00 am1:00 pmThe Interview Workshop with WP Recruitment & HR Ltd
Event Details
Tuesday 26th November 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 10am – 1:00pm £5 admin fee The Interview Workshop: assessment and selection skills for small businesses Kate Thomas, Director of WP Recruitment & HR Ltd, has over
Event Details
Tuesday 26th November 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
10am – 1:00pm
£5 admin fee
The Interview Workshop: assessment and selection skills for small businesses
Kate Thomas, Director of WP Recruitment & HR Ltd, has over 16 years recruitment experience, during which time she has interviewed over 20,000 people.
During the morning you will understand the need to have and be able to prepare, a comprehensive job description and interview questions. You will also explore techniques and other assessment and selection methods in order to assist you to make the right appointment.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
