


Chamber MiniMBA launched
The Induction event has taken place for the very first cohort of the Chamber’s new miniMBA programme. Those from a wide range of Island businesses have signed up for the new qualification which is accredited by the CPD Standard Office and will be delivered at venues...
Bags of donations for charity
Island charity Care In The Garden is benefiting from the support of the Garlic Farm and its customers. Donations raised from plastic bag sales at the farm shop over the past 12 months have generated £747 for the Wootton based charity. The money will enable the...
Growing success for Isle of Wight Biscuit Company
The Isle of Wight Biscuit Company is set for an even better 2017, with an increased order book and new products on offer. Mainland orders have tripled in the last 12 months and Island orders have increased by 35%. The brand is reaching a new audience via social media...
MHI Vestas creates 70 new jobs at Newport facility
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind is creating 70 new jobs at it’s blade production facility in Newport. The announcement has been welcomed by International Trade Minister, Greg Hands, who said: “MHI Vestas Offshore Wind’s decision to increase production staff at their...Events
july
09jul7:30 am9:00 amBusiness Breakfast at IW Chamber Business Expo 2025
Event Details
Wednesday 9 July 2025 Ryde School, Ryde 7.30am - 9.00am IW Chamber Members - £18 Non Members - £36 Kick off Expo with a hot breakfast, proudly sponsored by Meridian 3 — the perfect
Event Details
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Ryde School, Ryde
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £18
Non Members – £36
Kick off Expo with a hot breakfast, proudly sponsored by Meridian 3 — the perfect way to start your business day! Enjoy great food and valuable networking with fellow Chamber members.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location
Ryde School
Ryde School, Queens Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE
09jul10:00 am4:00 pmIW Chamber Business Expo 2025 with WightFibre
Event Details
Wednesday 9 July 2025 Ryde School, Ryde Open from 10am - 4pm If you’re in business on the Island, you’ll want to be at Expo. The Isle of Wight Chamber’s Business Expo is back
Event Details
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Ryde School, Ryde
Open from 10am – 4pm
If you’re in business on the Island, you’ll want to be at Expo.
The Isle of Wight Chamber’s Business Expo is back – with WightFibre – at Ryde School on Wednesday 9 July 2025.
- It’s free to attend, for everyone – you don’t have to be a Chamber member
- Enjoy high quality business-to-business networking, in an informal setting
- Engage with like-minded Island businesses
- Meet potential new clients and customers
- Don’t miss the biggest day for business networking on the Isle of Wight
Free to attend, sign in on the day and turn up any time between 10am and 4pm.
Pre-registration not required!
Time
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Ryde School
Ryde School, Queens Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE
09jul12:30 pm2:30 pmBusiness Lunch at IW Chamber Business Expo 2025
Event Details
Wednesday 9 July 2025 Ryde School, Ryde 12.15pm - 2.30pm IW Chamber Members - £20 Non Members - £40 Book your lunch for Expo 2025. Join Biscoes for a cooked lunch. Please book your place
Event Details
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Ryde School, Ryde
12.15pm – 2.30pm
IW Chamber Members – £20
Non Members – £40
Book your lunch for Expo 2025. Join Biscoes for a cooked lunch.
Time
(Wednesday) 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Ryde School
Ryde School, Queens Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE
17jul10:00 am12:00 pmChamber Chat: Meet the Chamber
Event Details
Thursday 17 July 2025 IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park 10am-12pm IW Chamber members – FREE Non-members - FREE The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce invites you to meet the team at
Event Details
Thursday 17 July 2025
IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park
10am-12pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-members – FREE
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce invites you to meet the team at our office at Branstone Business Park.
Every other Thursday the Chamber is opening its door to members to connect, discuss membership, and ask questions in a casual drop-in session.
Not yet a member? You’re invited to drop in and discover the value of professional networking and explore how Chamber membership can support your business growth.
Booking not required – just drop in!
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
21jul12:00 pm2:00 pm‘Net-Gaming’ Lunch at Snacks & Ladders
Event Details
Monday 21 July 2025 Snacks & Ladders, Newport 12.00pm - 2.00pm IW Chamber Members - £20 per person Non-Members - £40 per person Join us for an informal networking opportunity with fun games and lunch,
Event Details
Monday 21 July 2025
Snacks & Ladders, Newport
12.00pm – 2.00pm
IW Chamber Members – £20 per person
Non-Members – £40 per person
Join us for an informal networking opportunity with fun games and lunch, this will be a fantastic way to meet other members and catch up.
Time
(Monday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Snacks & Ladders
Snacks & Ladders, 69-70 Upper, St James' St, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1LQ
24jul9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
31jul10:00 am12:00 pmChamber Chat: Meet the Chamber
Event Details
Thursday 31 July 2025 IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park 10am-12pm IW Chamber members – FREE Non-members - FREE The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce invites you to meet the team at
Event Details
Thursday 31 July 2025
IW Chamber of Commerce Office, Branstone Business Park
10am-12pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-members – FREE
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce invites you to meet the team at our office at Branstone Business Park.
Every other Thursday the Chamber is opening its door to members to connect, discuss membership, and ask questions in a casual drop-in session.
Not yet a member? You’re invited to drop in and discover the value of professional networking and explore how Chamber membership can support your business growth.
Booking not required – just drop in!
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
august
01aug7:30 am9:00 amNetworking Breakfast at The Heron Smoke House at Robin Hill
Event Details
Friday 1 August 2025 The Heron Smoke House, Robin Hill 7.30am - 9.00am IW Chamber Members - £18 per person Non-Members - £36 per person Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at the newly
Event Details
Friday 1 August 2025
The Heron Smoke House, Robin Hill
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £18 per person
Non-Members – £36 per person
Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at the newly opened Smoke-House at The Heron at Robin Hill. Informal networking and a hot breakfast is a great way to start the business day.
We will also have a Dale Howarth doing a talk about ‘How To Network’.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location
Robin Hill
Robin Hill, Downend Rd, Downend, England PO30 2NU
06aug1:00 pm4:00 pmIW Chamber Cowes Week BBQ & Drinks with Red Squirrel Property Shop
Event Details
Wednesday 6 August 2025 Island Sailing Club, Cowes 1.00pm - 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £75 +vat per person Join us for an informal networking afternoon overlooking the sailing at Cowes Week. Soak up
Event Details
Wednesday 6 August 2025
Island Sailing Club, Cowes
1.00pm – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £75 +vat per person
Join us for an informal networking afternoon overlooking the sailing at Cowes Week. Soak up the atmosphere with an open bar including Mermaid Gin, Mermaid Rum and Fever Tree. The food menu includes IOW burgers, sausages and other local produce.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Island Sailing Club
Island Sailing Club, 70 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7RE