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10 May 2010
New Eco Forum leads the way
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Industry has launched a new initiative to help stimulate the Eco Island agenda.
The IW Eco Business Forum aims to:
• educate Island businesses and various economic stakeholders, by raising awareness of the principles, values and benefits of a green economy
• develop an infrastructure where businesses can explore options and create opportunities for enterprise, innovation, skills training, facilities, products and finance
• support businesses and key partners by providing a platform for dialogue, the sharing of ideas and developing best practices, along with options for lobbying decision makers.
The Forum is chaired by Brian Bailey, a former Chamber President, who is Chairman of Wight Energy Limited and Managing Director of Romahome Limited, with strong support from Forum members who represent a wide range of Island businesses.
Mr Bailey said: “We want to get businesses involved and give them a voice on issues relating to the environment and the Island’s future energy needs. We also want to become an information hub on issues relating to renewable and energy efficiency support, as well as actively encouraging new technologies and innovative ideas that will take the Eco Island agenda forward.”
The Forum will be lending its weight in support of plans for an Eco / Climate Change Centre and Technology Park for the Island, along with the Island Roads PFI and offshore wind farms.
“There is a huge amount of experience and expertise on the Forum and we will be working hard to represent the interests of all Chamber members and the Island's Business community. We would hope to work with the Council in delivering and turning the Eco Island agenda into reality,” added Mr Bailey
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