


EXPO 2016 is biggest and best
This year’s Expo 2016 is the biggest and best yet, with more than 60 Island businesses exhibiting at the event and hundreds of people attending. The B2B expo is organised each year by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce and was held at the Lakeside Park Hotel for...
WightAID foundation launched
The newly launched WightAID foundation will enable Island businesses to support local good causes, raising funds from businesses operating on the Island, and distributes grants to a range of charities and good causes on the Isle of Wight. The charity is a new...
Anna Hayward Glass Bead Designs
by Tom | Sep 15, 2016 | 50 plus Success Stories
Anna Hayward makes glass beads at her home studio in Northwood. She started making jewellery in 2005 using beads that she had bought. She soon learnt how to make her own beads at home, using glass rods and heat. “I’ve been trying to build up a business of making...
Isle of Wight Lottery Scratchcards hit 50!
Isle of Wight Lottery Scratchcards are now on sale at more than 50 Island retailers. The scratchcards are the instant way to play the Isle of Wight Lottery and are the only scratchcard where all of the money raised stays on the Island. There’s a one in five chance of...Events
may
09mayalldayIW Chamber Business Awards 2025
Event Details
Friday 9 May 2025 Cowes Yacht Haven Dress code: Black Tie BY TICKET ONLY £125+vat per ticket £1200+vat table of 10 £1440+vat table of 12 Tickets for the IW Chamber Business Awards 2025 in association with WRS
Event Details
Friday 9 May 2025
Cowes Yacht Haven
Dress code: Black Tie
BY TICKET ONLY
£125+vat per ticket
£1200+vat table of 10
£1440+vat table of 12
Tickets for the IW Chamber Business Awards 2025 in association with WRS Systems are now on sale. Tickets are available to nominated businesses as priority initially.
Please email chamber@iwchamber.co.uk
Time
All Day (Friday)
Location
Cowes Yacht Haven
Vectis Yard, Hight Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BD
12may9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Monday 12 May 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £78 +vat per person This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that
Event Details
Monday 12 May 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £78 +vat per person
This one-day course is 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 aider.
£78 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)
This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.
Time
(Monday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
14may9:00 am11:00 amNetworking Brunch at The Birdham
Event Details
Wednesday 14 May 2025 The Birdham, Bembridge 9.00am - 11.00am IW Chamber Members - £20 per person Non-Members - £40 per person An ideal opportunity for informal networking at The Birdham. If you’re new to
Event Details
Wednesday 14 May 2025
The Birdham, Bembridge
9.00am – 11.00am
IW Chamber Members – £20 per person
Non-Members – £40 per person
An ideal opportunity for informal networking at The Birdham. If you’re new to networking, our Brunch is the perfect way to get connected with like-minded business people.
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
The Birdham
The Birdham, 1 Steyne Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5UH
21may3:30 pm5:00 pmCoffee and Cake Networking
Event Details
Wednesday 21 May 2025 Caffe Isola, Newport 3.30pm - 5.00pm IW Chamber members - FREE Non-Members - £10 Join us for free, informal networking and a superb way to meet other members. A mid-week, late
Event Details
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Caffe Isola, Newport
3.30pm – 5.00pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-Members – £10
Join us for free, informal networking and a superb way to meet other members. A mid-week, late afternoon opportunity to catch up with other members over hot drinks and something sweet.
Time
(Wednesday) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Caffe Isola
85A St James' St, Newport, PO30 1LG
22may9:30 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
june
06jun7:30 am9:00 amNetworking Breakfast at Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Event Details
Friday 6 June 2025 IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet 7.30am - 9.00am IW Chamber Members - £18 per person Non-Members - £36 per person Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at the Isle of Wight
Event Details
Friday 6 June 2025
IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £18 per person
Non-Members – £36 per person
Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members. At 9am, attendees will be given the opportunity to go for a ride on the steam train.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
The Railway Station, Haven Street, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DS
16jun9:00 am12:30 pmFire Marshal Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Monday 16 June 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 12.30pm IW Chamber members - £68 +vat per person This Fire Marshal Course, delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically
Event Details
Monday 16 June 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 12.30pm
IW Chamber members – £68 +vat per person
This Fire Marshal Course, delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically for those who have been designated with the responsibilities of Fire Marshal or Fire Warden. The course will look at the legal responsibilities of both the company and the individual. By the end of this course learners will understand what their duties as a fire marshal are.
£68 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)
This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.
Time
(Monday) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
25jun2:30 pm4:30 pmAfternoon Tea at Quarr Abbey
Event Details
Wednesday 25 June 2025 Quarr Abbey, Ryde 2.30pm - 4.30pm IW Chamber Members - £5 admin fee Join us for a fabulous networking opportunity, enjoying afternoon tea in the grounds of Quarr Abbey. A
Event Details
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Quarr Abbey, Ryde
2.30pm – 4.30pm
IW Chamber Members – £5 admin fee
Join us for a fabulous networking opportunity, enjoying afternoon tea in the grounds of Quarr Abbey. A hugely popular annual event, it’s a unique chance to engage with Chamber members whilst enjoying the peaceful surroundings of the Abbey. You can find out more about Quarr Abbey too.
Time
(Wednesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Quarr Abbey
Quarr Abbey, Quarr Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4ES
26jun9:30 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