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Island Business November/December 2019
Events
december
12dec7:30 am9:30 amThursday Tea and Toast Networking - Slug & Lettuce, Newport
Event Details
Thursday 12th December 2019 Slug & Lettuce, Newport 7.30am - 9.30am FREE Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Event Details
Thursday 12th December 2019
Slug & Lettuce, Newport
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
Meet members for informal networking in a great location. It’s free to attend, with hot drinks and toast for everyone.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Slug and Lettuce
Slug and Lettuce Isle of Wight, 23-26 High street, Newport, PO30 1SS
19dec9:30 am4:00 pmOne-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a one day 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 designed for those with a business idea through to those who have been in business for six months.
This course is available for non-members and will be held at Mill Court Business Centre, Newport on Thursday 19 December 2019.
Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
19dec9:30 am4:00 pm50 Plus Start Me Up - Free One-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. As part of the 50 plus Start Me Up Programme we offer a free one day
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. As part of the 50 plus Start Me Up Programme we offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people over 50 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 available for non-members and will be held at Mill Court Business Centre, Newport on Thursday 19 December 2019.
To book a place on the course please click here.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
20dec1:30 pm5:00 pmSanta Special 2019
Event Details
For the eleventh year the Isle of Wight Steam Railway are celebrating Christmas with our friends and colleagues in the business community with a networking afternoon: - Due to
Event Details
For the eleventh year the Isle of Wight Steam Railway are celebrating Christmas with our friends and colleagues in the business community with a networking afternoon:
– Due to limited space on the train the event is open to the first 100 people – adults and children welcome. All must be pre-booked with the Chamber
– There is no charge for adults or children, however any children wishing to visit Santa and receive a present there is a £8.00 charge (tokens can be purchased at the Railway on the day)
– Chamber members and families may arrive at Havenstreet station from 1.30pm.
– We have a Christmas show at 2.10pm
– A complimentary mince pie and seasonal drink will be provided
– There is an opportunity to walk around our “Winter Wonderland” grotto.
– All must be ready to board the Santa Special train at 2.50pm for the 3.00pm departure, strictly in the reserved compartments
– 4.00pm to 5.00pm optional tea, coffee and networking in the “Calbourne Room”
Time
(Friday) 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Isle of Wight Steam Railway
The Railway Station, Haven Street, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DS
january
10jan7:30 am9:30 amIW Chamber Business Breakfast at Isle of Wight College
Event Details
Friday 10th January 2020 Isle of Wight College, Newport 7.30am - 9.30am £15.00 per person Join us for our first breakfast in 2020! Our guest speaker will be Michael Coyle of Lawdit Solicitors talking
Event Details
Friday 10th January 2020
Isle of Wight College, Newport
7.30am – 9.30am
£15.00 per person
Join us for our first breakfast in 2020! Our guest speaker will be Michael Coyle of Lawdit Solicitors talking about Intellectual Property Law.
Michael Coyle will be talking about everything you want to know about IP but are too afraid to ask, don’t have the time to read up on and/or set up a meeting with specialists. Michael will attempt to explain ‘in a fun way’ everything to know about Patents, Copyright, Trade Marks and both registered and unregistered design rights.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Isle of Wight College
Isle of Wight College, Medina Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TA
15jan9:30 am4:30 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course - Good Skill Training
Event Details
Wednesday 15th January 2020 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 4.30pm £60 +vat per person The Emergency First Aid at Work Course delivered by Good Skills Training is a one-day course designed to give
Event Details
Wednesday 15th January 2020
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 4.30pm
£60 +vat per person
The Emergency First Aid at Work Course delivered by Good Skills Training is a one-day course 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 aiders. Topics included are:
- What is first aid
- Legal requirements of first aid in workplaces
- Responsibilities of the emergency first aider
- Primary survey
- CPR
- Basic principles of AED use – turning AED on, pad placement and following instructions
- Recovery position
- Choking
- Shock
- Bleeding
- Minor injuries – includes superficial burns, splinters, scrapes and grazes
Time
(Wednesday) 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
23jan9:30 am4:00 pmOne-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a one day 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 designed for those with a business idea through to those who have been in business for six months.
This course is available for non-members and will be held at Mill Court Business Centre, Newport on Thursday 23 January 2020.
Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
23jan9:30 am4:00 pm50 Plus Start Me Up - Free One-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. As part of the 50 plus Start Me Up Programme we offer a free one day
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. As part of the 50 plus Start Me Up Programme we offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people over 50 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 available for non-members and will be held at Mill Court Business Centre, Newport on Thursday 23 January 2020.
To book a place on the course please click here.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
24jan9:30 am11:30 amHow To Double Your Profits In Easy Low-Risk Steps with Dave Simon
Event Details
Friday 24th January 2020 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 11.30am £5 admin fee How To Double Your Profits In Easy Low-Risk Steps Business boosting seminar for busy owner-managers who want more profit to help
Event Details
Friday 24th January 2020
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 11.30am
£5 admin fee
How To Double Your Profits In Easy Low-Risk Steps
Business boosting seminar for busy owner-managers who want more profit to help their business grow.
Profitability is the top concern for Business Owners, keeping 40% awake at night.
But boosting profits does not need extraordinary methods. 88% of successful companies surveyed said “the exceptional execution of an ordinary idea” was the real reason for their success.
Small changes using sensible strategies in a determined way can combine to double your profit.
This seminar will explain why, and how –
Workshop run by Dave Simon BSc MSc MPhil | www.double-your-profits.co.uk
Time
(Friday) 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
29jan9:00 am10:00 amThe Benefits of Joining the Isle Of Wight Chamber
Event Details
Wednesday 29th January 2020 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.00am - 10.00am FREE We are opening our doors to non-members on Wednesday 29th January 9.00am - 10.00am Have you ever thought about joining the IW Chamber?
Event Details
Wednesday 29th January 2020
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.00am – 10.00am
FREE
We are opening our doors to non-members on Wednesday 29th January 9.00am – 10.00am
Have you ever thought about joining the IW Chamber? Want to find out what the IW Chamber is all about? Please join us for Networking and a short presentation on the Isle Of Wight Chamber Of Commerce Membership.
Please note this event is for non-members only and is FREE!
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
