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

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.

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.

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! 

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 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!

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’.

Please click here to book

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.

Reserve your tickets here

Friday 5 September 2025
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Sandown
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £18 per person
Non-Members – £36 per person

Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, in the newly built bear facility, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members

Booking coming soon!

Wednesday 17 September 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.

Booking coming soon!

Friday 3 October 2025
The Fishbourne, Fishbourne
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £18 per person
Non-Members – £36 per person

Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at The Fishbourne, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members. We will be sitting outside for this event if the weather is fine.

Booking coming soon!

Tuesday 14 October 2025
Solent Views, Hovertravel, Ryde
11.45am – 1.45pm
IW Chamber Members – £17+vat per person

We are delighted to invite you to join us at Hovertravel, for the unmissable cross-Solent networking session: Networking with the Neighbours.

Hosted in collaboration with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, this is a great opportunity of new contacts in a short time, expand your business, and most importantly, have a blast while doing so!

This is a new event for IW Chamber, but has been a success for Hampshire CoC when they have worked with other neighbouring Chambers. We aim to bring together companies from all sectors and sizes to enable them to explore new business opportunities and provide many new contacts. This event will offer you the opportunity to network with likeminded businesspeople across the two counties over networking and the unmissable opportunity to tour the ins and outs of a hovercraft, provided by the Captain!

Come along and give it a try; bring plenty of business cards for sharing and make sure to arrive nice and early… You won’t be disappointed!

Booking will be available soon!

Friday 7 November 2025
The Seaview Hotel, Seaview
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £18 per person
Non-Members – £36 per person

Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at The Seaview Hotel, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members.

Booking coming soon!

Wednesday 12 November 2025
IW College Restaurant, Newport
9.00am – 11.00am
IW Chamber Members – £20 per person
Non-Members – £40 per person

An ideal opportunity for informal networking at The Isle of Wight College. 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.

Our brunch will be prepared by the talented professional cookery students at the Isle of Wight College.

Booking coming soon!