by Tom | Jan 4, 2018 | News
Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely says he wants to work closely with Isle of Wight businesses ahead of the launch of his new Island manifesto, published later this year. He’s also pledged to work to “make sure Brexit is successful.” The interview is...
by Kathryn Morey | Jan 3, 2018 | News
Uncertainty constraining UK economic growth The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has slightly downgraded its three-year outlook for the UK economy, cutting growth expectations from 1.6% to 1.5% in 2017, from 1.2% to 1.1% in 2018, and from 1.4% to 1.3% in 2019. The...
by Tom | Dec 14, 2017 | News
IW Council leader Dave Stewart is reminding business people of the benefits of Chamber Health workplace health checks. In 2017 the Chamber Health team screened 1,000 Island employees at around 90 businesses. Of those screened, 63% had a BMI over 25 which is considered...
by Tom | Dec 8, 2017 | 50 plus Success Stories, News
Martin Timbers is celebrating winning a Highly Commended award at the prestigious 2017 Business Awards For Excellence. Martin runs Isle of Wight Design and Print and his business was nominated twice. He was shortlisted for the Marketing and Design award as well as the...
by Tom | Dec 7, 2017 | News
The Cowes floating bridge is scheduled to reopen to the public this coming Monday (11 December) as part of an extended trial period that will take place this month. Cars and passengers will be able to use it from 11 December for the normal fees. In addition, and in a...
by Tom | Dec 2, 2017 | News
The 2017 Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for Excellence have been presented. The prestigious annual event celebrates the best in Island business and the ceremony was held at Cowes Yacht Haven Events Centre tonight (Friday 1st December 2017), hosted...
