Friday 3 May 2024
Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £16.00 per person
Non-Members – £32 per person

Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members.

Please click here to book your place.

Friday 10 May 2024
Cowes Yacht Haven
BY TICKET ONLY 

Tickets for the IW Chamber Business Awards are now on sale. Tickets are available to nominated businesses as priority initially.

Please email chamber@iwchamber.co.uk

Monday 13 May 2024
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 12.30pm
IW Chamber members – £65 +vat per person

This 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 Fire Marshal or Fire Warden.  The course will look at the legal responsibilities of both the company and the individual.  By the end of this course learners will understand what their duties as a fire marshal are.  

 £65 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Wednesday 15 May 2024
Caffe Isola, Newport
3.30pm – 5.00pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-Members – £10

Another new event for 2024 – join us for afternoon networking and a superb way to meet other members informally, in the great setting of Chamber patrons Caffe Isola. If you’re new to networking, it’s a brilliant way to get started and promote your business. Bolstered by fine coffee and hot drinks, with cakes and nibbles, don’t miss Coffee & Cake, which is free to attend for IW Chamber members.

BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

Wednesday 22 May 2024
The Garlic Farm
9.00am – 11.00am
IW Chamber Members – £20 per person
Non-Members – £40 per person

Please join us for Brunch at The Garlic Farm. This event has capacity for 30 people, as one of our smaller events, we would love to hear about your business in a one minute pitch. Perhaps you are a new member, marking a milestone, have won an award, have appointed a new member of staff, are supporting a charity or need some support. You will be amongst people who want to learn about your business and are genuinely interested and there to support, you and your business.

Please click here to book your place.

We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a 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 suitable for those with a business idea they wish to progress, through to those who have been in business for six months. We will take you through all the various aspects that need to be considered including: Market research, cash flow forecast, tax, national insurance, VAT, making tax digital, marketing, business names, bookkeeping, insurance, social media and websites, closing with an introduction to your business plan.

The one day workshop is delivered by an experienced business mentor, in a friendly manner, allowing you to get as many questions answered as possible. You will be spending a day with other like-minded people, embarking on the same journey, with the opportunity to network and share knowledge.

When starting in business you have to wear many hats, some fit well and others need adjustment. Come along and find out which areas you might need help with.

Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.

This course is available for non-members.

To book a place on the course please click here.

Wednesday 5 June 2024
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 5.00pm
IW Chamber members – £99 +vat per person

Who is this for? The QNUK Level 2 Award in Mental Health at Work (RQF) is the ideal introduction to understanding mental health in the workplace. The qualification covers the most common mental health conditions, how to identify potential mental health concerns in colleagues and then how to discuss their needs and assist them to access suitable services and support.

 £99 +VAT per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Friday 7 June 2024
IW College, Newport
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £16.00 per person
Non-Members – £32 per person

Join us for an excellent networking opportunity in the Isle of Wight College restaurant, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members.

Please click here to book your place.

Tuesday 11 June 2024
5.00pm – 7.30pm
Lakeside Park Hotel, Wootton
IW Chamber members – FREE

“Just One Thing” is a unique business event and high value networking opportunity brought to you by Dale Howarth. An event that will provide a rare glimpse into the ‘one thing’ that has profoundly influenced successful business leaders and enabled them to overcome barriers and achieve greater success. In the talks you will hear from both Dale a select group of specially invited business leaders – each sharing a single piece of advice with all those attending. The ‘one thing’ that has profoundly influenced them that they wish they wish they had known at the start of their careers. Rare insights and a valuable understanding that can help drive today’s business leaders to achieve greater success and change the context in which they do business.

The event is free to attend, with a number of places allocated to IW Chamber members. With only 80 places available in total, demand is expected to be high for this unique event and therefore early booking to secure a place is recommended. You can book your place below and also find out more by visiting www.dalehowarth.com

Please note that by registering for this event you give permission for your details to be shared with the event organiser.

BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a 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 suitable for those with a business idea they wish to progress, through to those who have been in business for six months. We will take you through all the various aspects that need to be considered including: Market research, cash flow forecast, tax, national insurance, VAT, making tax digital, marketing, business names, bookkeeping, insurance, social media and websites, closing with an introduction to your business plan.

The one day workshop is delivered by an experienced business mentor, in a friendly manner, allowing you to get as many questions answered as possible. You will be spending a day with other like-minded people, embarking on the same journey, with the opportunity to network and share knowledge.

When starting in business you have to wear many hats, some fit well and others need adjustment. Come along and find out which areas you might need help with.

Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.

This course is available for non-members.

To book a place on the course please click here.

Wednesday 26 June 2024
Spithead Business Centre
9.30am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £160 +vat per person

This immersive workshop is designed to introduce managers to the concept of strengths-based approaches. It will shift their mindset and equip them with practical tools to enhance team performance and well-being. Participants will explore the benefits of focusing on strengths, both for themselves and their teams, and learn how to apply strengths-based principles in their day-to-day tasks.

Objectives:
• Embrace the transformative impact of strengths on individual and team performance.
• Discover and appreciate personal strengths.
• Cultivate the skills of recognising and nurturing strengths in others.
• Explore practical strategies to leverage strengths for optimising team performance and fostering well-being.

Course Outline:
1. Embracing Strengths: The cornerstone of positive psychology
2. Celebrating Personal Strengths: Your pathway to success
3. Amplifying Your Impact: Mastering the art of playing to your strengths
4. Illuminating Strengths: The art of spotting strengths within your team
5. Fostering Brilliance: Building high-performance teams through strengths

All that’s required is an open mind and a willingness to embrace the limitless potential of strengths-based approaches. Come prepared to dive into a world of possibility and empowerment!

This course is delivered by Alison Thorogood

Wednesday 26 June 2024
Quarr Abbey, Ryde
2.30pm – 4.30pm
IW Chamber Members – £5 admin fee

Join us for a fabulous networking opportunity, enjoying afternoon tea in the grounds of Quarr Abbey. A hugely popular annual event, it’s a unique chance to engage with Chamber members whilst enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the Abbey. You can find out more about Quarr Abbey too.

BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

Wednesday 10 July 2024
Ryde School, Ryde

Save the date – join us for the Island’s biggest day for business-to-business networking.

Wednesday 17 July 2024
Spithead Business Centre
9.30am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £160 +vat per person

Are you a manager finding it tricky when faced with challenging conversations with your team members? Would you like to learn how to tackle these conversations with confidence and get your point across whilst maintaining the relationship?
This course offers a safe and supportive environment for participants to practice courageous conversations. By the end of the training, managers will gain practical insights and strategies to effectively manage challenging discussions while maintaining trust and fostering understanding.

Objectives:
– Develop confidence in handling challenging conversations.
– Maintain positive relationships while addressing difficult topics.
– Improve team performance and well-being through effective communication.
– Enhance trust and understanding within the team.

Course Outline:
1. Building trust, connection & safety
2. Setting and reviewing SMART goals
3. Offering feedback for praise or redirection
4. Addressing performance issues early
5. Tackling other tricky conversations
The course will utilize a variety of interactive methods, including group discussions, case studies and practicing scenarios to ensure active participation and skill development.
Participants are encouraged to bring examples of real-life conversations they have been avoiding but need to address.

This course is delivered by Alison Thorogood