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.
february
19feb11:00 am1:00 pmMember tour of Rapanui/Teemill Factory
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Tuesday 19th February 2019 Rapanui/Teemill Factory, Freshwater 11.00am – 1.00pm FREE For small businesses that want to do something about sustainability, a tour of the Teemill factory to see some of the tech that
Event Details
Tuesday 19th February 2019
Rapanui/Teemill Factory, Freshwater
11.00am – 1.00pm
FREE
For small businesses that want to do something about sustainability, a tour of the Teemill factory to see some of the tech that makes practical solutions possible. See how changing the materials, energy and processes can clean up supply chains and how Island businesses can use open source technologies to achieve rapid business growth. Q&A from systems designer after (optional).
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Rapanui/Teemill
Hooke Hill, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9BG
21feb9:30 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.
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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 21 February 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
21feb9:30 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
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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 February 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
26feb9:30 am3:30 pmThe Art of of Project Management
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Tuesday 26th February 2018 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 3.30pm £30 per person How to ensure you have the right people, in the right place, at the right time doing the right things. This
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Tuesday 26th February 2018
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 3.30pm
£30 per person
How to ensure you have the right people, in the right place, at the right time doing the right things.
This course will cover types of project, and types of project management. It will help you clarify the scope of your project and ensure that you can effectively communicate that to your team and beyond. Keeping your eye on the prize is essential to ensure success. We will look at the three d’s of project planning: Dependencies, deliverables and duration. Visibility is key to keeping a project on track, so we will cover reporting and what is often termed project governance, and how you make sure that that does not become a task itself, and that we ensure that there are enough milestones / check points in your project plan to act as achievements and early warnings. Finally, how will you know your project has been a success? What will be your key indicator that you have done the right thing and that that project is, indeed, live?
This course can be as practical or theoretical as you need. If you have a project in mind, feel free to use this as your subject matter for the day. We will be completing simple project charter templates and reports, so feel free to get a head start on your project or to provide rigour to one in flow.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
march
01mar7:30 am9:30 amIW Chamber Business Breakfast at Island Sailing Club
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Friday 1st March 2019 Island Sailing Club, Cowes 7.30am - 9.30am £15 per person Come along and join us for our Business Breakfast hosted by Island Sailing Club who will be providing a
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Friday 1st March 2019
Island Sailing Club, Cowes
7.30am – 9.30am
£15 per person
Come along and join us for our Business Breakfast hosted by Island Sailing Club who will be providing a delicious breakfast to accompany the business introductions, networking opportunities and our guest speakers this month are the Emergency Management team from the Isle of Wight Council.
Our guest speakers are Darren Steed, the Resilience Manager for the Isle of Wight Council and Iain Lawrie, the Council’s Resilience Co-ordinator for Business Continuity. They will deliver a presentation on how the Island is prepared for emergencies and provide advice and assistance on Business Continuity Management – making sure that you have prepared your business for the unexpected; IT failure, loss of utilities, flooding, fire, supply chain disruption and significant staff absence.
Don’t forget we have also opened up the networking breakfasts to non members who can attend as your guest. If that guest signs up to join the Chamber during that morning then you and your guest will get your next breakfast for FREE as part of our Non-Member Referral Scheme.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Island Sailing Club
Island Sailing Club, 70 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7RE
05mar7:30 am9:30 amTuesday Tea and Toast Networking at Slug and Lettuce
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Tuesday 5th March 2019 Slug and Lettuce, Newport 7.30am - 9.30am FREE Come along and join us for our tea and toast networking event hosted by Slug and Lettuce who will be providing Hot
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Tuesday 5th March 2019
Slug and Lettuce, Newport
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
Come along and join us for our tea and toast networking event hosted by Slug and Lettuce who will be providing Hot Drinks + Toast plus a fantastic venue for networking with fellow IW Chamber Members.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Slug and Lettuce
Slug and Lettuce Isle of Wight, 23-26 High street, Newport, PO30 1SS
06mar9:00 am10:00 amThe Benefits of Joining the Isle Of Wight Chamber
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Wednesday 6th March 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.00am – 10.00am FREE We are opening our doors to Non Chamber members on Wednesday 6th March 9.00am - 10.00am Have you ever thought about
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Wednesday 6th March 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.00am – 10.00am
FREE
We are opening our doors to Non Chamber members on Wednesday 6th March 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 admission!
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
07mar9:30 am12:00 pmSocial Media Training for Beginners with Chris Court Associates
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Thursday March 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 09.30 – 12.00pm FREE The Social Media Quickstarter offers the step-by-step instructions you need to start building your social media presence across all of the top social
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Thursday March 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
09.30 – 12.00pm
FREE
The Social Media Quickstarter offers the step-by-step instructions you need to start building your social media presence across all of the top social networks. Focusing on Facebook and Twitter, we will work through how to setup your profiles and cover the basics of posting, engagement, insights and common mistakes.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
07mar1:00 pm5:00 pmSocial Media Interactive Workshop with Chris Court Associates
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Thursday 7th March 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 13.00 - 17.00 £30.00 The Social Media Workshop offers an in depth look at Social Media Strategy and using Social Media or business. We will study
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Thursday 7th March 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
13.00 – 17.00
£30.00
The Social Media Workshop offers an in depth look at Social Media Strategy and using Social Media or business. We will study how best to use the platforms, and how to setup and monitor adverting on Twitter and Facebook. Bring your laptop and be prepared to get onto your accounts!
Time
(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
12mar10:00 am12:30 pmAdventurous Networking at Adventure Activities - Morning Session
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Tuesday 12th March 2019 Adventure Activities, Totland Bay 10.00am – 12.30pm £25 per person Adventure Activities IOW is delighted to welcome Chamber of Commerce members to our 'Adventurous Networking' event at our
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Tuesday 12th March 2019
Adventure Activities, Totland Bay
10.00am – 12.30pm
£25 per person
Adventure Activities IOW is delighted to welcome Chamber of Commerce members to our ‘Adventurous Networking’ event at our new West Wight centre, Stoats Farm.
You will enjoy some discomfort and challenge, you’ll almost certainly get a bit muddy and tired, but you’ll also learn more about yourself, lift your limits and connect at a different level!
It’s your opportunity to come along and find out just what we can do for your business and your people…
– Team building days
– Corporate away days
– Reward and recognition packages
– Health and well-being staff benefits
There will be lots of time over tea and more cake to network, share experiences, explore new connections and find future ways of working together.
Dress code
No suits, sensible shoes!
Where We Are
Adventure Activities Isle of Wight, Stoats Farm, Weston Lane, Totland Bay, PO39 0HE
Free on-site car parking
Morning activities will be based around a range of individual activities such as climbing, mountain boarding, axe throwing and archery.
Are you up for the challenge?
Choose any 2 activities that will push you to your limit and be the best you can be!
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Adventure Activities Isle of Wight
Stoats Farm, Weston Lane, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, PO39 0HE
12mar12:30 pm2:00 pmIW Chamber Networking Lunch at Adventure Activities
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Tuesday 12th March 2019 Adventure Activities, Totland Bay 12.30pm – 2.00pm £15 per person Adventure Activities IOW is delighted to welcome Chamber of Commerce members to our 'Adventurous Networking' event at our
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Tuesday 12th March 2019
Adventure Activities, Totland Bay
12.30pm – 2.00pm
£15 per person
Adventure Activities IOW is delighted to welcome Chamber of Commerce members to our ‘Adventurous Networking’ event at our new West Wight centre, Stoats Farm.
For those joining us for lunch, we’re making homemade soup just for you and a yummy posh sandwich selection followed by fruit and cake (cake’s always a good call after you’ve been working up an appetite outside!!).
Time
(Tuesday) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Adventure Activities Isle of Wight
Stoats Farm, Weston Lane, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, PO39 0HE
12mar2:00 pm4:30 pmAdventurous Networking at Adventure Activities - Afternoon Session
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Tuesday 12th March 2019 Adventure Activities, Totland Bay 2.00pm – 4.30pm £25 per person Adventure Activities IOW is delighted to welcome Chamber of Commerce members to our 'Adventurous Networking' event at our
Event Details
Tuesday 12th March 2019
Adventure Activities, Totland Bay
2.00pm – 4.30pm
£25 per person
Adventure Activities IOW is delighted to welcome Chamber of Commerce members to our ‘Adventurous Networking’ event at our new West Wight centre, Stoats Farm.
You will enjoy some discomfort and challenge, you’ll almost certainly get a bit muddy and tired, but you’ll also learn more about yourself, lift your limits and connect at a different level!
It’s your opportunity to come along and find out just what we can do for your business and your people…
– Team building days
– Corporate away days
– Reward and recognition packages
– Health and well-being staff benefits
There will be lots of time over tea and more cake to network, share experiences, explore new connections and find future ways of working together.
Dress code
No suits, sensible shoes!
Where We Are
Adventure Activities Isle of Wight, Stoats Farm, Weston Lane, Totland Bay, PO39 0HE
Free on-site car parking
Afternoon activities are group-based and will encourage people to understand how to work more effectively, and enjoyably, as a team.
Can you achieve more together?
You’ll get to know your group as you take on Big Foot, play Haggis (Archie is Scottish after all) and see how much you trust your fellow Members!
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Adventure Activities Isle of Wight
Stoats Farm, Weston Lane, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, PO39 0HE
18mar(mar 18)9:30 am22(mar 22)12:30 pm5 Day Sales & Social Course
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Monday 18th March - Friday 22nd March 2019 56 Melville Street, Sandown 9.30am – 12.30pm £250 per person If you're planning how to make your business grow in 2019, then consider doing what some
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Monday 18th March – Friday 22nd March 2019
56 Melville Street, Sandown
9.30am – 12.30pm
£250 per person
If you’re planning how to make your business grow in 2019, then consider doing what some other Island businesses have already done…. Invest your time in Sales & Social Seminars.
Over the past few months, Matt Greg (Nosy Design) and David Thornton (Delivering Sales Excellence)I have helped several Island businesses to grow their profits.
Transform your Sales and Social Media skills in just a week, with the 5 day programme (9.30am to 12.30pm daily) running from Monday March 18th to Friday March 22nd at excellent training premises in Sandown. It costs just £250 for the whole course. Matt and David focus and support on the practical, so you learn skills and then put them into practice on the same day to create an immediate impact. Sales & Social Seminars have a good balance of learning and workshop application.
The number of spaces on the course is tightly limited, so that Matt and David can offer close practical support.
Visit www.salesandsocial.co.uk for full details and to register your enquiry.
Time
18 (Monday) 9:30 am - 22 (Friday) 12:30 pm
Location
56 Melville Street, Sandown
56 Melville Street, Sandown
19mar9:30 am11:30 amHow Can I Raise My Prices, Safely? (Dave Simon,Double-Your-Profits)
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Tuesday 19th March 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 11.30am FREE! Research by the Bank of Scotland shows that only 3% of small businesses pass on the whole cost of their own rising
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Tuesday 19th March 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 11.30am
FREE!
Research by the Bank of Scotland shows that only 3% of small businesses pass on the whole cost of their own rising expenses. This is because most business owner/managers are worried that they will lose customers if they put their prices up.
So the question is: How can you raise your prices without worrying your customers?
It seems that of the 50 recorded ways to structure prices, most businesses only use three – so there is a lot of room for creative adjustments. And there are 60 powerful offers proven to encourage sales…
So we can look for safe answers in these areas:
1. Make Your Prices As Profitable As Possible In The First Place
2. Attract Customers Who Want to Pay You More To Make Selling Easier
3. Put Up Your Prices Sooner Without Fear By Presenting Them Right
4. Get the Best Price When Customer Demand Varies
5. Come Out On Top – Even In A Price-War!
This will be practical, strategy-finding seminar aiming to give every attendee one or more answers for their own situation with explainer strategy papers emailed through afterwards – so bring your questions!
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
21mar9:30 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 21 March 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
21mar9:30 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 March 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
21mar6:00 pm8:00 pmIW Chamber Business Dinner hosted by Briddlesford Farm
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Thursday 21st March 2019 Briddlesford Farm, Wootton 6.00pm – 8.00pm £20 per person Come along and join us for our Business Dinner hosted by Briddlesford Farm who will be providing a delicious dinner to
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Thursday 21st March 2019
Briddlesford Farm, Wootton
6.00pm – 8.00pm
£20 per person
Come along and join us for our Business Dinner hosted by Briddlesford Farm who will be providing a delicious dinner to accompany the business introductions, networking opportunities and our guest speaker this month Chris Court ( Chris Court Associates. )
My day to day work focuses on what really makes a difference to my client’s online presence. What works, what doesn’t, and what changes in platform technologies we can capitalise on.
From websites to blogs, Social Media to email marketing, in this short educational talk I’ll outline my real-world experience of what has real impact, as well as looking at some great ideas that just don’t convert.
There will be something in this talk for every size of business, and take away actions that will add value to how you work online.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Bluebells at Briddlesford
Briddlesford Lodge Farm, Briddlesford Road, Wootton, PO33 4RY
27mar10:00 am5:00 pmTeams to Inspire – 1 Day Training Course by In2action
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Wednesday 27th March 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 10.00am – 5.00pm £95 per person Aimed at Team Members - Come to work every day with a positive mind-set and the ability to inspire yourself
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Wednesday 27th March 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
10.00am – 5.00pm
£95 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
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
28mar7:30 am9:30 amFree Employment Law & HR Update event for businesses & HR professionals
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Thursday 28th March 2019 Quay Arts, Newport 7.30am – 9.30am FREE An essential event for business owners, managers and HR professionals on the Isle of Wight. This is Real Employment Law's 3rd annual breakfast seminar
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Thursday 28th March 2019
Quay Arts, Newport
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
An essential event for business owners, managers and HR professionals on the Isle of Wight.
This is Real Employment Law’s 3rd annual breakfast seminar event where we provide an essential overview of employment law developments as well as covering topics on how to be a great employer and make your HR life much easier.
This year they will be covering a number of topics including:
- The recently published employment law changes;
- How Brexit may/will impact on employment rights & HR;
- An update on the ‘Gig Economy’ cases such as Uber, Pimlico plumbers etc;
- Strategies to reduce and manage sickness absence;
- Ways you can protect your business when employees depart your business;
- How to make your business the employer of choice in your industry.
This is a free event and an excellent way to get yourself updated as well as meet other local businesses.
The event is hosted by Real Employment Law Advice.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Quay Arts
Quay Arts, Sea Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5BW
april
05apr7:30 am9:30 amIW CHAMBER BUSINESS BREAKFAST AT NEWCLOSE COUNTY CRICKET GROUND
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Friday 5th April 2019 Newclose County Cricket Ground, Newport 07.30 - 09.30am £15.00 Come along and join us for our Business Breakfast hosted by Newclose County Cricket Ground who will be providing a delicious
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Friday 5th April 2019
Newclose County Cricket Ground, Newport
07.30 – 09.30am
£15.00
Come along and join us for our Business Breakfast hosted by Newclose County Cricket Ground who will be providing a delicious lunch. Our guest speaker this will be Tom Colwil from Valentis Health and Fitness.
Health and Wellness – It’s just like baking a cake!
“How do you bake a cake? You could have a go yourself? It’ll probably take you a few attempts to make it look anything like what the blog article shows. This then leaves you with 2 options; you continue to attack it on your own, or you seek help from someone who knows more/better than you.
How do you achieve health? You could do a workout that you saw online in your lounge? You could cut your calorie intake to 800 per day because someone on Instagram who looks good said so? You could wait longer and stop running to see if that niggle goes away? Maybe it is more obvious that you could join a gym, or buy in to weight-watchers, or see a physio, this idea has been followed for decades now.
What if you need to consider all of it at once to achieve REAL health and wellness? You can’t bake a cake without considering the ingredients you put in, the time it takes to cook, the process you need to follow for it to end up how you want it to look.
Maybe the aim of achieving health and wellness actually needs a systemic approach?
Sure you can go to the gym and get the cardio fix, but is your bodyweight actually changing?
You could join a 6 week slimming world programme, but did you keep the weight off?
You could go to the physio and “be treated” for that issue and feel better for a few days, but is this niggle really going away?
Let us help you understand better about our systemic approach to health and wellness, and how we have helped hundreds of people over the years feel more prepared for the next few decades, not just for the now.”
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Newclose Cricket Club
Newclose Cricket Club, Blackwater Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 3BE
08apr9:30 am4:30 pmApprenticeship Workshops with HTP Apprenticeship College
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Monday 8th April 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 12.30am & 13.30-16.30 FREE Over the last couple of years, there has been a radical shakeup in the way the UK’s Apprenticeships are designed,
Event Details
Monday 8th April 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 12.30am & 13.30-16.30
FREE
Over the last couple of years, there has been a radical shakeup in the way the UK’s Apprenticeships are designed, funded and delivered. Apprenticeships are just as valuable for existing members of staff as they are for new recruits – and often more so, as they offer huge potential for upskilling, retraining and career development.
HTP Apprenticeship College is offering FREE half day workshops to provide an introduction to the qualifications and the training modules. After completing the workshop, candidates will have enough information to decide if they would like to enrol on the full apprenticeship which will be funded by at least 90% by the government.
Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisor Apprenticeship Overview
This apprenticeship is applicable to professional team leaders, first line managers and supervisors from all sectors and sizes of organisation. It has been designed to provide access to development opportunities for those who are at the start of their career in leadership and management and who wish to take their first steps into professional management. It is also appropriate for those in management roles who may have practical experience but who wish to develop their theoretical understanding of management skills.
Level 5 Operations / Departmental Manager Apprenticeship Overview
This apprenticeship is for someone who manages teams and/or projects and has responsibility for planning, delivering and achieving departmental goals and objectives. They are accountable to a more senior manager, head of department or small business owner and are responsible for the operational and/or policy delivery of the organisation’s strategy. Specific responsibilities and job titles will vary, but the knowledge, skills and behaviours required will be the same.
Time
(Monday) 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
09apr7:30 am9:30 amTuesday Tea and Toast Networking at N0 64,Shanklin
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Tuesday 9th April 2019 N0 64, Shanklin 7.30am - 9.30am FREE Come along and join us for our tea and toast networking event hosted by N0 64 who will be providing Hot Drinks +
Event Details
Tuesday 9th April 2019
N0 64, Shanklin
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
Come along and join us for our tea and toast networking event hosted by N0 64 who will be providing Hot Drinks + Toast plus a fantastic venue for networking with fellow IW Chamber Members.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Slug and Lettuce
Slug and Lettuce Isle of Wight, 23-26 High street, Newport, PO30 1SS
10apr10:00 am5:00 pmGo Ahead Make My Day – Staff Teams - Training Course delivered by In2Action
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Wednesday 10th April 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 10.00am – 5.00pm £95 per person The “Go Ahead Make My Day” customer service training will include solutions on how to put the customer at the
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Wednesday 10th April 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
10.00am – 5.00pm
£95 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! We look forward to seeing you. **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
11apr12:00 am2:00 pmNETWORKING LUNCH - MEDINA VALLEY CENTRE
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Thursday 11th April 2019 Medina Valley Centre, Newport 12.00 - 14.00pm £20.00 Come along and join us for our Business Lunch hosted by Medina Valley Centre who will be providing a delicious lunch. Our guest
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Thursday 11th April 2019
Medina Valley Centre, Newport
12.00 – 14.00pm
£20.00
Come along and join us for our Business Lunch hosted by Medina Valley Centre who will be providing a delicious lunch. Our guest speaker this will be Shaun Smith from Smith + Co.the leading UK based customer experiance consultancy.
‘Food for Thought – growing your business for the long-term’
As an Isle of Wight Business Ambassador, Shaun Smith is keen to promote the Island as a place to do business as well as applying what he has learned in over thirty years of consulting internationally to help local firms grow.
Join Shaun to hear him share the research findings from his most recent book as well as case studies and lessons learned from working with major hospitality, retail, travel and technology brands. In particular you will find out how to;
- Make your brand really Stand Up for something with your customers
- Stand Out from competitors in a way that differentiates
- Stand Firm by building a culture for the long term
Time
(Thursday) 12:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Medina Valley Centre
Medina Valley Centre, Dodnor Lane, PO30 5TE
23apr9:30 am11:00 amDisruptive Tech for Tourism, Hospitality, Care and Business - Clark Associates
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Tuesday 23rd April 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 11.00am FREE! Delivered by Clark Associates this course is for B&B’s, Guest Houses and small Hotels, other Hospitality businesses, CareHomes, and other businesses that
Event Details
Tuesday 23rd April 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 11.00am
FREE!
Delivered by Clark Associates this course is for B&B’s, Guest Houses and small Hotels, other Hospitality businesses, CareHomes, and other businesses that have aging technology and want a fresh insight on what is out there and what it costs.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
25apr9:30 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 25 April 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
25apr9:30 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 25 April 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
26apr9:30 am12:30 pmFREE CPR AND DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) WORKSHOP
Event Details
Friday 26th April 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 09.30 – 12.30pm FREE per person The AED Workshop Day is designed to give your staff a basic overview on how to use their AED. This
Event Details
Friday 26th April 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
09.30 – 12.30pm
FREE per person
The AED Workshop Day is designed to give your staff a basic overview on how to use their AED. This session is designed for staff and others who may need to use the AED and aims to give attendees the confidence to use an AED when required. The sessions will look at the principles of how to use the AED in an emergency.
There will be three 60 minute workshops running throughout the morning. Once you have registered your attendance a member of staff will be in contact to arrange which time workshop you would like to attend.
09.30am-10.30am
10.30am-11.30am
11.30am-12.30am
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
26apr1:00 pm4:00 pmFire Marshal Course - Good Skills Training LTD
Event Details
Friday 26th April 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 1.00pm – 4.00pm £60 per person The Fire Marshal Course is a half day course designed specifically for those who have been designated with the responsibilities
Event Details
Friday 26th April 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
1.00pm – 4.00pm
£60 per person
The Fire Marshal Course 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
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
may
02may10:00 am5:00 pmManaging Teams to Inspire – 1 Day Training Course by In2action
Event Details
Thursday 2nd May 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 10.00am – 5.00pm £125 per person Aimed at Managers - Inspire and transform your staff team, leading to a more loyal, motivated and focused approach from
Event Details
Thursday 2nd May 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
10.00am – 5.00pm
£125 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
08may10:00 am3:30 pmBrilliant Blogging to Boost Business with The Magpie Anthology
Event Details
Wednesday 8th May 2019 IW Chamber of Commerce, Newport 10.00am – 15.30pm £30 per person Is your business lacking oomph when it comes to self-promotion? Are you great at social media but not so
Event Details
Wednesday 8th May 2019
IW Chamber of Commerce, Newport
10.00am – 15.30pm
£30 per person
Is your business lacking oomph when it comes to self-promotion? Are you great at social media but not so hot on anything that needs more words and structure? Are you guilty of waffling? Then you should sign up immediately!
The Magpie Anthology’s Amber Beard (writer) and Christine Taylor (photographer) will be running a one day course which will cover everything blogging from snappy headlines to concise messaging and structured sentencing to punctuation and grammar brush ups. Learn how to get your message across in under 250 words, how to take an attention grabbing picture and how to keep your reader engaged. This course will be ideal for those who are daunted by blogging, those who want to use blogging for their business or those who want to set up a hobby or personal blog and don’t really know where to start.
The course will include a practical workshop so please bring a laptop or tablet.
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
15may10:00 am5:00 pmGo Ahead Make My Day – Management Teams – 1 Day Training Course by In2action
Event Details
Wednesday 15th May 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 10.00am – 5.00pm £125 per person This In2action “Go Ahead Make My Day” training day includes interactive presentations and group practical work to ensure that your
Event Details
Wednesday 15th May 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
10.00am – 5.00pm
£125 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
22may9:00 am5:00 pmHighfield Level 2 Award in Health and Safety - Good Skills Training LTD
Event Details
Wednesday 22nd May 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.00am – 5.00pm £114 per person Highfield level 2 award in health and safety The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace Course is
Event Details
Wednesday 22nd May 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.00am – 5.00pm
£114 per person
Highfield level 2 award in health and safety
The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace Course is a one day course designed to give delegates an understanding in the responsibilities of employers and employees for good health and safety in the workplace, the benefits of good health and safety, the steps to a risk assessment and how they can reduce accidents, near misses and ill-health, along with the importance of robust emergency procedures and reporting accidents, near misses and ill-health.
Course syllabus
- Introduction to health and safety
- Accidents and ill health
- Slips, trips and falls
- Health and safety law
- Risk assessment
- Hazardous substances
- Personal protective equipment
- Workplace health, safety and welfare
- Vehicles at work
- Fire safety
- First aid
- Work equipment
- Electricity
- Occupational health
- Noise and vibration
- Ergonomics and work-station design
- Manual handling
- Working at height
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
28may9:00 pm5:00 pmLevel 2 Food Safety in Catering - Jigsaw Training and Development Services
Event Details
Tuesday 28th May 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 09.30 - 17.00 £45.00 Food safety is an essential consideration for those preparing and serving food to the public. Our level 2 course is Ofqual regulated and
Event Details
Tuesday 28th May 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
09.30 – 17.00
£45.00
Food safety is an essential consideration for those preparing and serving food to the public.
Our level 2 course is Ofqual regulated and complies with employers’ statutory requirements.
We will enable you to understand how individuals can take responsibility for food safety, the importance of hygiene and the importance of keeping food safe. These are the topics covered.
Food safety legislation
Personal hygiene
Premises
Pest control
Food spoilage
Foodborne illnesses
Cross-contamination
Food contamination illness and injury
Safe food procedures and practices
Temperature control
Stock control
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
june
05jun9:30 am12:30 pmTurn your contacts into customers, your customers into ambassadors
Event Details
Wednesday 5th June 2019 IW Chamber of Commerce, Newport 09.30am – 12.30pm FREE Most business people know and recognize the value of networking as a way to making new useful contacts that might translate
Event Details
Wednesday 5th June 2019
IW Chamber of Commerce, Newport
09.30am – 12.30pm
FREE
Most business people know and recognize the value of networking as a way to making new useful contacts that might translate into potential or actual customers. But beyond that we all know a large number of people – friends and family, past and existing customers – that we hardly ever consider as the source of new business. Further more how can we ensure that our customers don’t just return for more business but become ambassadors for our business. Participants will learn how to network effectively and use networking as an effective way to create new business, at how we can maximise our current client base and make sure that they remain loyal and satisfied, at how we can turn those satisfied customers ‘marketing ambassador’ for our business.
Time
(Wednesday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
july
Event Details
Wednesday 3rd July 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 12.30pm £42 per person The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Course is a half -day course aimed at those who work in
Event Details
Wednesday 3rd July 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 12.30pm
£42 per person
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Course is a half -day course aimed at those who work in an environment where coming into contact with hazardous substances is likely, such as caretakers, cleaners, workers in manufacturing and engineering, healthcare, transport, utilities and some office environments. At the end of the course learners will understand the law relating COSHH, how to assess hazardous substances and what precautions should be taken when working with such materials.
What is in the COSHH Course syllabus?
- Legal requirements relating to hazardous substances
- Risks and hazards associated with hazardous substances
- Risk assessing hazardous substances and the connection to safely using hazardous substances
- Appropriate precautions and procedures to minimise risks when working with hazardous substances
Time
(Wednesday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
03jul1:00 pm4:00 pmManual Handling Course - Good Skills Training LTD
Event Details
Wednesday 3rd July 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 1.00pm – 4.00pm £42 per person The Manual Handling Course is a half day course designed for those looking to gain the knowledge and skills to
Event Details
Wednesday 3rd July 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
1.00pm – 4.00pm
£42 per person
The Manual Handling Course is a half day course designed for those looking to gain the knowledge and skills to carry out manual handling tasks. Moving and Handling is a key part of the day for many employees in the UK and along with other musculoskeletal disorders, equate for more than a third of work-related injuries.
What is in the Manual Handling Course syllabus?
- Manual handling legislation
- What is manual handling
- Hierarchy of control relating to manual handling
- Common workplace injuries, relating to manual handling
- Risk assessing manual handling tasks
- Generic assessments
- Dynamic assessments
- Safe lifting
- Unsafe lifting
- Practical lifting exercises
- RSI prevention exercises
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
september
18sep9:30 am1:00 pmFire Marshal Course - Good Skills Training LTD
Event Details
Wednesday 18th September 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 09.30am – 1.00pm £60 per person The Fire Marshal Course is a half day course designed specifically for those who have been designated with the responsibilities
Event Details
Wednesday 18th September 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
09.30am – 1.00pm
£60 per person
The Fire Marshal Course 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
24sep9:30 am12:30 pmTime is money, money is time - Alex Tana Business & Life Coach
Event Details
Tuesday 24th September 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 12.30am 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 – 12.30am
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
november
20nov9:30 am4:30 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course
Event Details
Wednesday 20th November 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 09.30 – 16.30pm £60 per person The Emergency First Aid at Work Course is a one-day course designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence
Event Details
Wednesday 20th November 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
09.30 – 16.30pm
£60 per person
The Emergency First Aid at Work Course 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
- 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
Island Business January / February 2019
Events
february
19feb11:00 am1:00 pmMember tour of Rapanui/Teemill Factory
Event Details
Tuesday 19th February 2019 Rapanui/Teemill Factory, Freshwater 11.00am – 1.00pm FREE For small businesses that want to do something about sustainability, a tour of the Teemill factory to see some of the tech that
Event Details
Tuesday 19th February 2019
Rapanui/Teemill Factory, Freshwater
11.00am – 1.00pm
FREE
For small businesses that want to do something about sustainability, a tour of the Teemill factory to see some of the tech that makes practical solutions possible. See how changing the materials, energy and processes can clean up supply chains and how Island businesses can use open source technologies to achieve rapid business growth. Q&A from systems designer after (optional).
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Rapanui/Teemill
Hooke Hill, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9BG
21feb9:30 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 21 February 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
21feb9:30 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 February 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
26feb9:30 am3:30 pmThe Art of of Project Management
Event Details
Tuesday 26th February 2018 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 3.30pm £30 per person How to ensure you have the right people, in the right place, at the right time doing the right things. This
Event Details
Tuesday 26th February 2018
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 3.30pm
£30 per person
How to ensure you have the right people, in the right place, at the right time doing the right things.
This course will cover types of project, and types of project management. It will help you clarify the scope of your project and ensure that you can effectively communicate that to your team and beyond. Keeping your eye on the prize is essential to ensure success. We will look at the three d’s of project planning: Dependencies, deliverables and duration. Visibility is key to keeping a project on track, so we will cover reporting and what is often termed project governance, and how you make sure that that does not become a task itself, and that we ensure that there are enough milestones / check points in your project plan to act as achievements and early warnings. Finally, how will you know your project has been a success? What will be your key indicator that you have done the right thing and that that project is, indeed, live?
This course can be as practical or theoretical as you need. If you have a project in mind, feel free to use this as your subject matter for the day. We will be completing simple project charter templates and reports, so feel free to get a head start on your project or to provide rigour to one in flow.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
march
01mar7:30 am9:30 amIW Chamber Business Breakfast at Island Sailing Club
Event Details
Friday 1st March 2019 Island Sailing Club, Cowes 7.30am - 9.30am £15 per person Come along and join us for our Business Breakfast hosted by Island Sailing Club who will be providing a
Event Details
Friday 1st March 2019
Island Sailing Club, Cowes
7.30am – 9.30am
£15 per person
Come along and join us for our Business Breakfast hosted by Island Sailing Club who will be providing a delicious breakfast to accompany the business introductions, networking opportunities and our guest speakers this month are the Emergency Management team from the Isle of Wight Council.
Our guest speakers are Darren Steed, the Resilience Manager for the Isle of Wight Council and Iain Lawrie, the Council’s Resilience Co-ordinator for Business Continuity. They will deliver a presentation on how the Island is prepared for emergencies and provide advice and assistance on Business Continuity Management – making sure that you have prepared your business for the unexpected; IT failure, loss of utilities, flooding, fire, supply chain disruption and significant staff absence.
Don’t forget we have also opened up the networking breakfasts to non members who can attend as your guest. If that guest signs up to join the Chamber during that morning then you and your guest will get your next breakfast for FREE as part of our Non-Member Referral Scheme.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Island Sailing Club
Island Sailing Club, 70 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7RE
05mar7:30 am9:30 amTuesday Tea and Toast Networking at Slug and Lettuce
Event Details
Tuesday 5th March 2019 Slug and Lettuce, Newport 7.30am - 9.30am FREE Come along and join us for our tea and toast networking event hosted by Slug and Lettuce who will be providing Hot
Event Details
Tuesday 5th March 2019
Slug and Lettuce, Newport
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
Come along and join us for our tea and toast networking event hosted by Slug and Lettuce who will be providing Hot Drinks + Toast plus a fantastic venue for networking with fellow IW Chamber Members.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Slug and Lettuce
Slug and Lettuce Isle of Wight, 23-26 High street, Newport, PO30 1SS
06mar9:00 am10:00 amThe Benefits of Joining the Isle Of Wight Chamber
Event Details
Wednesday 6th March 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.00am – 10.00am FREE We are opening our doors to Non Chamber members on Wednesday 6th March 9.00am - 10.00am Have you ever thought about
Event Details
Wednesday 6th March 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.00am – 10.00am
FREE
We are opening our doors to Non Chamber members on Wednesday 6th March 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 admission!
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
07mar9:30 am12:00 pmSocial Media Training for Beginners with Chris Court Associates
Event Details
Thursday March 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 09.30 – 12.00pm FREE The Social Media Quickstarter offers the step-by-step instructions you need to start building your social media presence across all of the top social
Event Details
Thursday March 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
09.30 – 12.00pm
FREE
The Social Media Quickstarter offers the step-by-step instructions you need to start building your social media presence across all of the top social networks. Focusing on Facebook and Twitter, we will work through how to setup your profiles and cover the basics of posting, engagement, insights and common mistakes.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
07mar1:00 pm5:00 pmSocial Media Interactive Workshop with Chris Court Associates
Event Details
Thursday 7th March 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 13.00 - 17.00 £30.00 The Social Media Workshop offers an in depth look at Social Media Strategy and using Social Media or business. We will study
Event Details
Thursday 7th March 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
13.00 – 17.00
£30.00
The Social Media Workshop offers an in depth look at Social Media Strategy and using Social Media or business. We will study how best to use the platforms, and how to setup and monitor adverting on Twitter and Facebook. Bring your laptop and be prepared to get onto your accounts!
Time
(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
12mar10:00 am12:30 pmAdventurous Networking at Adventure Activities - Morning Session
Event Details
Tuesday 12th March 2019 Adventure Activities, Totland Bay 10.00am – 12.30pm £25 per person Adventure Activities IOW is delighted to welcome Chamber of Commerce members to our 'Adventurous Networking' event at our
Event Details
Tuesday 12th March 2019
Adventure Activities, Totland Bay
10.00am – 12.30pm
£25 per person
Adventure Activities IOW is delighted to welcome Chamber of Commerce members to our ‘Adventurous Networking’ event at our new West Wight centre, Stoats Farm.
You will enjoy some discomfort and challenge, you’ll almost certainly get a bit muddy and tired, but you’ll also learn more about yourself, lift your limits and connect at a different level!
It’s your opportunity to come along and find out just what we can do for your business and your people…
– Team building days
– Corporate away days
– Reward and recognition packages
– Health and well-being staff benefits
There will be lots of time over tea and more cake to network, share experiences, explore new connections and find future ways of working together.
Dress code
No suits, sensible shoes!
Where We Are
Adventure Activities Isle of Wight, Stoats Farm, Weston Lane, Totland Bay, PO39 0HE
Free on-site car parking
Morning activities will be based around a range of individual activities such as climbing, mountain boarding, axe throwing and archery.
Are you up for the challenge?
Choose any 2 activities that will push you to your limit and be the best you can be!
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Adventure Activities Isle of Wight
Stoats Farm, Weston Lane, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, PO39 0HE
12mar12:30 pm2:00 pmIW Chamber Networking Lunch at Adventure Activities
Event Details
Tuesday 12th March 2019 Adventure Activities, Totland Bay 12.30pm – 2.00pm £15 per person Adventure Activities IOW is delighted to welcome Chamber of Commerce members to our 'Adventurous Networking' event at our
Event Details
Tuesday 12th March 2019
Adventure Activities, Totland Bay
12.30pm – 2.00pm
£15 per person
Adventure Activities IOW is delighted to welcome Chamber of Commerce members to our ‘Adventurous Networking’ event at our new West Wight centre, Stoats Farm.
For those joining us for lunch, we’re making homemade soup just for you and a yummy posh sandwich selection followed by fruit and cake (cake’s always a good call after you’ve been working up an appetite outside!!).
Time
(Tuesday) 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Adventure Activities Isle of Wight
Stoats Farm, Weston Lane, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, PO39 0HE
12mar2:00 pm4:30 pmAdventurous Networking at Adventure Activities - Afternoon Session
Event Details
Tuesday 12th March 2019 Adventure Activities, Totland Bay 2.00pm – 4.30pm £25 per person Adventure Activities IOW is delighted to welcome Chamber of Commerce members to our 'Adventurous Networking' event at our
Event Details
Tuesday 12th March 2019
Adventure Activities, Totland Bay
2.00pm – 4.30pm
£25 per person
Adventure Activities IOW is delighted to welcome Chamber of Commerce members to our ‘Adventurous Networking’ event at our new West Wight centre, Stoats Farm.
You will enjoy some discomfort and challenge, you’ll almost certainly get a bit muddy and tired, but you’ll also learn more about yourself, lift your limits and connect at a different level!
It’s your opportunity to come along and find out just what we can do for your business and your people…
– Team building days
– Corporate away days
– Reward and recognition packages
– Health and well-being staff benefits
There will be lots of time over tea and more cake to network, share experiences, explore new connections and find future ways of working together.
Dress code
No suits, sensible shoes!
Where We Are
Adventure Activities Isle of Wight, Stoats Farm, Weston Lane, Totland Bay, PO39 0HE
Free on-site car parking
Afternoon activities are group-based and will encourage people to understand how to work more effectively, and enjoyably, as a team.
Can you achieve more together?
You’ll get to know your group as you take on Big Foot, play Haggis (Archie is Scottish after all) and see how much you trust your fellow Members!
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Adventure Activities Isle of Wight
Stoats Farm, Weston Lane, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, PO39 0HE
18mar(mar 18)9:30 am22(mar 22)12:30 pm5 Day Sales & Social Course
Event Details
Monday 18th March - Friday 22nd March 2019 56 Melville Street, Sandown 9.30am – 12.30pm £250 per person If you're planning how to make your business grow in 2019, then consider doing what some
Event Details
Monday 18th March – Friday 22nd March 2019
56 Melville Street, Sandown
9.30am – 12.30pm
£250 per person
If you’re planning how to make your business grow in 2019, then consider doing what some other Island businesses have already done…. Invest your time in Sales & Social Seminars.
Over the past few months, Matt Greg (Nosy Design) and David Thornton (Delivering Sales Excellence)I have helped several Island businesses to grow their profits.
Transform your Sales and Social Media skills in just a week, with the 5 day programme (9.30am to 12.30pm daily) running from Monday March 18th to Friday March 22nd at excellent training premises in Sandown. It costs just £250 for the whole course. Matt and David focus and support on the practical, so you learn skills and then put them into practice on the same day to create an immediate impact. Sales & Social Seminars have a good balance of learning and workshop application.
The number of spaces on the course is tightly limited, so that Matt and David can offer close practical support.
Visit www.salesandsocial.co.uk for full details and to register your enquiry.
Time
18 (Monday) 9:30 am - 22 (Friday) 12:30 pm
Location
56 Melville Street, Sandown
56 Melville Street, Sandown
19mar9:30 am11:30 amHow Can I Raise My Prices, Safely? (Dave Simon,Double-Your-Profits)
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Tuesday 19th March 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 11.30am FREE! Research by the Bank of Scotland shows that only 3% of small businesses pass on the whole cost of their own rising
Event Details
Tuesday 19th March 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 11.30am
FREE!
Research by the Bank of Scotland shows that only 3% of small businesses pass on the whole cost of their own rising expenses. This is because most business owner/managers are worried that they will lose customers if they put their prices up.
So the question is: How can you raise your prices without worrying your customers?
It seems that of the 50 recorded ways to structure prices, most businesses only use three – so there is a lot of room for creative adjustments. And there are 60 powerful offers proven to encourage sales…
So we can look for safe answers in these areas:
1. Make Your Prices As Profitable As Possible In The First Place
2. Attract Customers Who Want to Pay You More To Make Selling Easier
3. Put Up Your Prices Sooner Without Fear By Presenting Them Right
4. Get the Best Price When Customer Demand Varies
5. Come Out On Top – Even In A Price-War!
This will be practical, strategy-finding seminar aiming to give every attendee one or more answers for their own situation with explainer strategy papers emailed through afterwards – so bring your questions!
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
21mar9:30 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 21 March 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
21mar9:30 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 March 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
21mar6:00 pm8:00 pmIW Chamber Business Dinner hosted by Briddlesford Farm
Event Details
Thursday 21st March 2019 Briddlesford Farm, Wootton 6.00pm – 8.00pm £20 per person Come along and join us for our Business Dinner hosted by Briddlesford Farm who will be providing a delicious dinner to
Event Details
Thursday 21st March 2019
Briddlesford Farm, Wootton
6.00pm – 8.00pm
£20 per person
Come along and join us for our Business Dinner hosted by Briddlesford Farm who will be providing a delicious dinner to accompany the business introductions, networking opportunities and our guest speaker this month Chris Court ( Chris Court Associates. )
My day to day work focuses on what really makes a difference to my client’s online presence. What works, what doesn’t, and what changes in platform technologies we can capitalise on.
From websites to blogs, Social Media to email marketing, in this short educational talk I’ll outline my real-world experience of what has real impact, as well as looking at some great ideas that just don’t convert.
There will be something in this talk for every size of business, and take away actions that will add value to how you work online.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Bluebells at Briddlesford
Briddlesford Lodge Farm, Briddlesford Road, Wootton, PO33 4RY
27mar10:00 am5:00 pmTeams to Inspire – 1 Day Training Course by In2action
Event Details
Wednesday 27th March 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 10.00am – 5.00pm £95 per person Aimed at Team Members - Come to work every day with a positive mind-set and the ability to inspire yourself
Event Details
Wednesday 27th March 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
10.00am – 5.00pm
£95 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
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
28mar7:30 am9:30 amFree Employment Law & HR Update event for businesses & HR professionals
Event Details
Thursday 28th March 2019 Quay Arts, Newport 7.30am – 9.30am FREE An essential event for business owners, managers and HR professionals on the Isle of Wight. This is Real Employment Law's 3rd annual breakfast seminar
Event Details
Thursday 28th March 2019
Quay Arts, Newport
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
An essential event for business owners, managers and HR professionals on the Isle of Wight.
This is Real Employment Law’s 3rd annual breakfast seminar event where we provide an essential overview of employment law developments as well as covering topics on how to be a great employer and make your HR life much easier.
This year they will be covering a number of topics including:
- The recently published employment law changes;
- How Brexit may/will impact on employment rights & HR;
- An update on the ‘Gig Economy’ cases such as Uber, Pimlico plumbers etc;
- Strategies to reduce and manage sickness absence;
- Ways you can protect your business when employees depart your business;
- How to make your business the employer of choice in your industry.
This is a free event and an excellent way to get yourself updated as well as meet other local businesses.
The event is hosted by Real Employment Law Advice.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Quay Arts
Quay Arts, Sea Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5BW
