PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS
Legal insurance cover and 24 hour access to Chamber Legal and Chamber HR advice lines. Unlimited access to hundreds of Health & Safety and HR documents. Professional advice on a wide range of topics including employment disputes, tax and VAT inspections.
SAVINGS
Save money with our member-to-member discounts including with Red Funnel and Wightlink. Chamber members receive preferential rates on exhibiting at Expo and advertising in Island Business magazine.
SUPPORT & INFORMATION
IW Chamber members can access funding, start-up loans, mentoring and training courses. Exporting businesses can take advantage of the Chamber’s International Trade services.
PROFILE
Raise your profile and engage with the Island’s business community. Promote your business, products and services at preferential rates by taking part in our annual Expo event, sponsoring key events such as the IW Chamber Business Awards or by advertising in Island Business magazine.
NETWORK
Be part of the Island’s biggest business network! Get connected with business of every size and sector. Join our regular networking events and our annual Business Expo.
REPRESENTATION
IW Chamber is accredited by the British Chamber of Commerce and is the voice of Island business at a national and local level. The Chamber represents member views as part of the BCC network through lobbying, economic surveys and campaigns.
IW Chamber news
Alison Makes History as IW Chamber’s First Female President
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its first ever female president, Alison Colley, founder of Real Employment Law Advice. In a moment that reflects how far the organisation has come in building a more inclusive, representative business...
IW Chamber AGM: Your new IW Chamber Directors
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of new members to its Board of Directors, marking a new era for the organisation’s leadership. Elected by members, the announcement was voted in at the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting, held at The...
AGM: New leaders for the IW Chamber of Commerce
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce gathered its members for the 2025 Annual General Meeting, held at the New Holmwood Hotel in Cowes. Hosted by the new IW Chamber CEO, Rob Johnson, the event brought together members from across the Island to reflect on another...
Business Welcomes Youth Guarantee Ambition
Reacting to the Chancellor’s plans for a Youth Guarantee, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “Business will welcome the Chancellor’s ambition to get more young people into work. The BCC has been calling for this as a matter of urgency. “A...
Go for Growth renews partnership with Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce to support local businesses
Go for Growth is delighted to be renewing its collaboration with the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, strengthening a shared commitment to supporting local business owners. The Chamber will be helping to promote Go for Growth’s autumn programme of events, designed...
Island Transport Plan Consultation 2025-2040
Island residents, businesses and visitors are being asked to share their views on the draft plan which sets out our vision and priorities for our transport and travel network and how Island residents, business and visitors can enjoy sustainable, affordable, accessible...
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New CEO, Rob Johnson
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Johnson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rob will be succeeding Steven Holbrook, who has led the Chamber for the past seven years and will step down in August 2025. Rob brings...
IW Chamber Awards 2025 with WRS
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025 with WRS have been presented in a glittering ceremony hosted by TV and radio star Jamie Laing, at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday 9th May. Jamie Laing said “I’ve had an amazing time. The Isle of Wight is an...
TV and radio presenter Jamie Laing to host IW Chamber Business Awards 2025 with WRS
Jamie Laing is confirmed days after his Comic Relief Ultra Marathon Man challenge, raising more than £2 million for charity West End and Broadway leading lady Kerry Ellis will also perform at the event in May. Kerry has starred in ‘Wicked’ in London and New York, as...
IW Chamber Business Awards 2025 in association with WRS: the nominations are revealed
40 Island businesses have been shortlisted for the Island’s most prestigious awards, which will be presented on Friday 9th May. The nominations have been unveiled for the biggest event of the year for the Island’s business community. The Isle of Wight Chamber of...
