About the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce

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.

Please click here to book your place.

Wednesday 11 June 2025
Rouse Ltd, Newport
11.30am – 1.00pm
IW Chamber Members – FREE

Simple Savings – The Basics of Investing

Join us for an informal networking opportunity.  A financial planner from Rouse Ltd will provide a presentation offering an instruction to some of the fundamentals of investing.  There will be an opportunity to ask questions, and a light lunch will be provided so please advise of any dietary requirements.

Please click here to book your place.

Thursday 12 June 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!

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.

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.

Book your place here

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.

To book a place on the course please click here.

Wednesday 2 July 2025
Richmonds Cake & Coffee Co., Newport
9.00am – 11.00am
IW Chamber Members – £20 per person
Non-Members – £40 per person

An ideal opportunity for informal networking at Richmonds Cake & Coffee Co. If you’re new to networking, our Brunch is the perfect way to get connected with like-minded business people. Attendees will all get the chance to give their minute-pitch to the room at this event.

Please book your space here

Thursday 3 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!

Wednesday 9 July 2025
Ryde School, Ryde
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £18
Non Members – £36

Start Expo with a hot breakfast. A great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members.

Please book your place here

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 2024.

The Isle of Wight Chamber’s Business Expo is back – with WightFibre – at Ryde School on Wednesday 9 July 2024.

• 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! 

Wednesday 9 July 2025
Ryde School, Ryde
12.30pm – 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 here

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!

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.

Please book your place here

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.

To book a place on the course please click here.

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!