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.
Island Business News
£2.8M investment to support small businesses in rural parts of the Isle of Wight and the New Forest
The Isle of Wight Council, in partnership with New Forest District Council, has successfully attracted funding from the European Regional Development Fund to bring a new business support network together. The new project will invest a total of over £2.8M, with ERDF...
Quarterly Economic Survey Q2: Marked Improvement in Business Conditions but Inflation Concerns Hit Record Highs
Significantly more firms reporting improvements in key indicators, such as domestic sales and business confidence with some measures returning to pre-pandemic levels However, these rises come from the lowest base in the 31-year history of the QES, and business...
Help shape Ryde’s new transport interchange
Islanders are being asked to help shape some of the key elements of a multi-million-pound project to improve Ryde Transport Interchange in a consultation that launches today (Tuesday). As part of the project, facilities and connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians, bus...
ERDF Grant Funding Workshop
Island businesses are invited to attend a 30-minute information workshop on Wednesday June 23 10am on Zoom. The event is hosted by Future Isle of Wight and Greentech South, helping businesses to discover how to apply for 36% grant funding - up to a value of £25,000 -...
South East small businesses encouraged to apply for Brexit Support Funding before 30 June deadline
With two weeks to go before the deadline, small and medium sized businesses in the South East are being encouraged to apply for funding to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with the EU. The £20m Brexit Support Fund, which closes 30 June,...
Deputy Lord Lieutenant visits Jigsaw Family Support
The Jigsaw Family Support centre in Ryde welcomed Graham Biss, Deputy Lord Lieutenant, to take a tour and find out more about the charity's vital work supporting families on the Island. The visit was part of a series being undertaken by the Lord Lieutenant and her...
Support for Businesses Must Continue – BCC Responds to Roadmap Delay
Claire Walker, Co-Executive Director of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses will be disappointed by this setback to the reopening in England. This delay to the removal of restrictions will come as a hammer blow to those firms...
Webinar for venues and organisers hosting small events
Isle of Wight business owners looking for advice and guidance on hosting small events on their premises are invited to attend a free webinar and Q&A. The webinar on Thursday, 10 June at 3pm is specifically for small businesses and venues holding events where:...
BCC’s Global Annual Conference
This year the BCC’s Global Annual Conference will be held virtually over two days on 16 and 17 June and is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the business calendar. Both days will feature an impressive roster of senior political figures, Leader to Leader...
Esplanade deliver new 7 car fleet to WRS Systems
Esplanade has now been providing automotive sales and repair services on the Isle of Wight for 75 years. Known as the go-to place for high-quality new and used cars, they are also experienced at providing fleet services to local businesses. Recently approached by WRS...
