Being an IW Chamber member means you’re well connected!
Every month we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to network with like-minded Island businesses. It’s a great way to meet new customers and clients, to promote your business or to catch up with existing contacts.
Our monthly Friday Business Networking Breakfast is long established as a great way to meet business people over a Full English breakfast, along with a guest speaker on a relevant subject.
You can also try our monthly Tea and Toast informal networking sessions which are free to attend. Our three venues are Artisan in Ryde, Caffe Isola in Newport and the Slug and Lettuce in Newport. See our events listings for dates.
We’re conscious that early mornings aren’t for everyone, so look out for our lunchtime and evening events too.
Each year the Chamber delivers prestigious business events including the Business Awards in November, the B2B Expo in July at the Lakeside Park in Wootton and the Cowes Week BBQ and drinks party, all of which can provide opportunities for sponsorship and entertaining key clients. Keep an eye on our listings and social media for news of even more exciting events in 2020.
You’ll need to reserve your place in advance for any of our events. If there’s a charge for the event you’ll pay in advance via Paypal. To book on any of our events please click on the relevant link which will take you to the online booking process.
These events are for Chamber members only unless otherwise specified.
march
02mar1:30 pm2:30 pmThe Future of the UK/EU Trade Relations: Services and Data
Event Details
Tuesday 2 March 2021 1.30pm - 2.30pm Chamber Members Only ! As part of our Year of Trade webinar series, the BCC are inviting members to join
Event Details
Tuesday 2 March 2021
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Chamber Members Only !
As part of our Year of Trade webinar series, the BCC are inviting members to join them to look further into the understanding of what the new arrangements mean for service providers and businesses reliant on using data, both under the agreement and the potential for an adequacy agreement (with possible legal implications).
Chaired by James Martin, Director of Policy, British Chambers of Commerce our speakers include:
- Sally Jones, Partner, EY LLP
- Alex Altman, British Chamber of Commerce in Germany
- Lyne Biewinga MBA, Executive Director Membership, The Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce
- Jenny Hall, Deputy Director International Data Team, Cabinet Office
Time
(Tuesday) 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
04mar9:00 am10:30 amBank of England Panel Meeting
Event Details
Thursday 4 March 2021 9.00am - 10.30am IW Chamber Members Only ! Isle of Wight Chamber members are invited to a round table discussion with the Bank of England. During the meeting
Event Details
Thursday 4 March 2021
9.00am – 10.30am
IW Chamber Members Only !
Isle of Wight Chamber members are invited to a round table discussion with the Bank of England.
During the meeting Florence Hubert, Deputy Agent for Central Southern England will give a short presentation and each attendee will be able to speak about the economic conditions affecting their own businesses.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:30 am
05mar12:00 pm1:00 pmIW Chamber Meeting with Bob Seely MP
Event Details
Friday 5 March 2021 12.00pm - 1.00pm IW Chamber Members Only ! Join us for our next members session with Bob Seely MP. This will be an interactive session allowing attendees to give
Event Details
Friday 5 March 2021
12.00pm – 1.00pm
IW Chamber Members Only !
Join us for our next members session with Bob Seely MP. This will be an interactive session allowing attendees to give feedback of your recent business experiences and what your business/industry needs moving forward. Spaces will be limited to ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak.
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
09mar2:30 pm3:30 pmThe Future of the UK/EU Trade Relations: Looking at VAT implications
Event Details
Tuesday 9 March 2021 2.30pm - 3.30pm Chamber Members Only ! As part of our Year of Trade webinar series, we invite you to join us to
Event Details
Tuesday 9 March 2021
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Chamber Members Only !
As part of our Year of Trade webinar series, we invite you to join us to look further into VAT, how we can make sure we are on the right side of guidelines and what these arrangements mean for business.
Chaired by James Martin, Director of Policy, British Chambers of Commerce our speakers include:
- Speakers to be confirmed
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
10mar9:00 am12:30 pmFire Marshal Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Wednesday 10 March 2021 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 12.30pm IW Chamber members - £60 +vat per person This Fire Marshal Course, delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically
Event Details
Wednesday 10 March 2021
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 12.30pm
IW Chamber members – £60 +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.
£60 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)
This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.
Measures have been put in place to consider the risks of Covid-19. This includes social distancing (where possible), individual gloves, maks and anti-bacterial gel – all provided by Good Skills Training (you may of course bring your own) and revised training and delivery techniques.
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
10mar12:00 pm1:00 pmAn update from Will Myles, MD at Visit Isle of Wight
Event Details
Wednesday 10 March 2021 12.00pm - 1.00pm IW Chamber Members Only ! All business owners and employees related to the tourism and visitor economy are encouraged to join us for an update from
Event Details
Wednesday 10 March 2021
12.00pm – 1.00pm
IW Chamber Members Only !
All business owners and employees related to the tourism and visitor economy are encouraged to join us for an update from Will Myles, MD at Visit Isle of Wight. This is an opportunity to hear the latest guidance and advice and an opportunity to discuss this and ask questions to both Will Myles and Chamber CEO, Steven Holbrook. Will Myles and Steven Holbrook are in regular contact with governing bodies, our MP and our local council , national tourism and trade bodies and ferry and transport providers.
Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
11mar9:00 am10:00 amChamber Networking - from home
Event Details
Thursday 11 March 2021 9.00am - 10.00am IW Chamber Members Only ! Meet members for an informal networking session via Zoom. A chance to speak with other members and everyone will get
Event Details
Thursday 11 March 2021
9.00am – 10.00am
IW Chamber Members Only !
Meet members for an informal networking session via Zoom. A chance to speak with other members and everyone will get the opportunity to have their 1 minute pitch.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
16mar2:30 pm3:30 pmThe Future of the UK/EU Trade Relations: Building on the deal
Event Details
Tuesday 16 March 2021 2.30pm - 3.30pm Chamber Members Only ! Our final event in this series will look at the UK/EU deal which contains a range of provisions
Event Details
Tuesday 16 March 2021
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Chamber Members Only !
Our final event in this series will look at the UK/EU deal which contains a range of provisions under which the deal might evolve, whether because of suspected breach or as the basis for building up the relationship in key areas. Here we will gaze into our crystal ball and look at how trading relationships might change over time.
Chaired by James Martin, Director of Policy, British Chambers of Commerce our speakers include:
- Adam Marshall, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce
- Charles Grant, Director, Centre for European Reform)
- Suren Thiru, Head of Economics, British Chambers of Commerce
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
25mar9:30 am12:30 pm50 Plus Start Me Up - Free 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 business seminar
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 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 designed for those with a business idea through to those who have been in business for six months.
This course will be held via video call on Zoom. All registrants will be emailed the meeting ID and password a few days before the course along with the course handout pack.
To book a place on the course please click here.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
25mar9:30 am12:30 pmBusiness 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 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 via Zoom call. All registrants will be emailed the meeting ID and password a few days before the course along with the course handout pack.
Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.
This course is available for non-members
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
april
08apr9:00 am10:00 amChamber Networking - from home
Event Details
Thursday 8 April 2021 9.00am - 10.00am IW Chamber Members Only ! Meet members for an informal networking session via Zoom. A chance to speak with other members and everyone will get
Event Details
Thursday 8 April 2021
9.00am – 10.00am
IW Chamber Members Only !
Meet members for an informal networking session via Zoom. A chance to speak with other members and everyone will get the opportunity to have their 1 minute pitch.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
20apr9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Tuesday 20th April 2021 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £65 +vat per person This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that
Event Details
Tuesday 20th April 2021
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £65 +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.
£65 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)
This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.
Measures have been put in place to consider the risks of Covid-19. This includes social distancing (where possible), individual gloves, maks and anti-bacterial gel – all provided by Good Skills Training (you may of course bring your own) and revised training and delivery techniques.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
29apr9:30 am12:30 pm50 Plus Start Me Up - Free 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 business seminar
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 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 designed for those with a business idea through to those who have been in business for six months.
This course will be held via video call on Zoom. All registrants will be emailed the meeting ID and password a few days before the course along with the course handout pack.
To book a place on the course please click here.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
29apr9:30 am12:30 pmBusiness 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 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 via Zoom call. All registrants will be emailed the meeting ID and password a few days before the course along with the course handout pack.
Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.
This course is available for non-members
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
may
13may10:30 am12:00 pmNetworking South East
Event Details
Thursday 13 May 2021 10.30am - 12.00pm IW Chamber members - FREE Non members - £15 +vat Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Dorset, and Isle of Wight Chambers of Commerce are delighted to present Networking South East –
Event Details
Thursday 13 May 2021
10.30am – 12.00pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non members – £15 +vat
Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Dorset, and Isle of Wight Chambers of Commerce are delighted to present Networking South East – a new initiative created to connect the businesses of the southern Counties.
Networking is vital for businesses, even more so now we start this New Year, and we aim to offer you the opportunity to network virtually on a much larger scale, by connecting with our neighbouring counties to present this new event with an abundance of business and networking opportunities to be made.
What will you get from attending this event?
- Ability to meet a larger number of businesses than you would at a normal networking.
- The opportunity to practice proper networking, elevators speeches, etc.
- Make ideal connections through narrowing questions.
- An enjoyable environment for those who enjoy virtual networking.
Please note: when registering for this event, you are giving us permission to share your details with other attendees. We will share your name, your business and your business email address.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Events
march
02mar1:30 pm2:30 pmThe Future of the UK/EU Trade Relations: Services and Data
Event Details
Tuesday 2 March 2021 1.30pm - 2.30pm Chamber Members Only ! As part of our Year of Trade webinar series, the BCC are inviting members to join
Event Details
Tuesday 2 March 2021
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Chamber Members Only !
As part of our Year of Trade webinar series, the BCC are inviting members to join them to look further into the understanding of what the new arrangements mean for service providers and businesses reliant on using data, both under the agreement and the potential for an adequacy agreement (with possible legal implications).
Chaired by James Martin, Director of Policy, British Chambers of Commerce our speakers include:
- Sally Jones, Partner, EY LLP
- Alex Altman, British Chamber of Commerce in Germany
- Lyne Biewinga MBA, Executive Director Membership, The Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce
- Jenny Hall, Deputy Director International Data Team, Cabinet Office
Time
(Tuesday) 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
04mar9:00 am10:30 amBank of England Panel Meeting
Event Details
Thursday 4 March 2021 9.00am - 10.30am IW Chamber Members Only ! Isle of Wight Chamber members are invited to a round table discussion with the Bank of England. During the meeting
Event Details
Thursday 4 March 2021
9.00am – 10.30am
IW Chamber Members Only !
Isle of Wight Chamber members are invited to a round table discussion with the Bank of England.
During the meeting Florence Hubert, Deputy Agent for Central Southern England will give a short presentation and each attendee will be able to speak about the economic conditions affecting their own businesses.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:30 am
05mar12:00 pm1:00 pmIW Chamber Meeting with Bob Seely MP
Event Details
Friday 5 March 2021 12.00pm - 1.00pm IW Chamber Members Only ! Join us for our next members session with Bob Seely MP. This will be an interactive session allowing attendees to give
Event Details
Friday 5 March 2021
12.00pm – 1.00pm
IW Chamber Members Only !
Join us for our next members session with Bob Seely MP. This will be an interactive session allowing attendees to give feedback of your recent business experiences and what your business/industry needs moving forward. Spaces will be limited to ensure that everyone gets a chance to speak.
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
09mar2:30 pm3:30 pmThe Future of the UK/EU Trade Relations: Looking at VAT implications
Event Details
Tuesday 9 March 2021 2.30pm - 3.30pm Chamber Members Only ! As part of our Year of Trade webinar series, we invite you to join us to
Event Details
Tuesday 9 March 2021
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Chamber Members Only !
As part of our Year of Trade webinar series, we invite you to join us to look further into VAT, how we can make sure we are on the right side of guidelines and what these arrangements mean for business.
Chaired by James Martin, Director of Policy, British Chambers of Commerce our speakers include:
- Speakers to be confirmed
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
10mar9:00 am12:30 pmFire Marshal Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Wednesday 10 March 2021 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 12.30pm IW Chamber members - £60 +vat per person This Fire Marshal Course, delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically
Event Details
Wednesday 10 March 2021
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 12.30pm
IW Chamber members – £60 +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.
£60 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)
This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.
Measures have been put in place to consider the risks of Covid-19. This includes social distancing (where possible), individual gloves, maks and anti-bacterial gel – all provided by Good Skills Training (you may of course bring your own) and revised training and delivery techniques.
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
10mar12:00 pm1:00 pmAn update from Will Myles, MD at Visit Isle of Wight
Event Details
Wednesday 10 March 2021 12.00pm - 1.00pm IW Chamber Members Only ! All business owners and employees related to the tourism and visitor economy are encouraged to join us for an update from
Event Details
Wednesday 10 March 2021
12.00pm – 1.00pm
IW Chamber Members Only !
All business owners and employees related to the tourism and visitor economy are encouraged to join us for an update from Will Myles, MD at Visit Isle of Wight. This is an opportunity to hear the latest guidance and advice and an opportunity to discuss this and ask questions to both Will Myles and Chamber CEO, Steven Holbrook. Will Myles and Steven Holbrook are in regular contact with governing bodies, our MP and our local council , national tourism and trade bodies and ferry and transport providers.
Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
11mar9:00 am10:00 amChamber Networking - from home
Event Details
Thursday 11 March 2021 9.00am - 10.00am IW Chamber Members Only ! Meet members for an informal networking session via Zoom. A chance to speak with other members and everyone will get
Event Details
Thursday 11 March 2021
9.00am – 10.00am
IW Chamber Members Only !
Meet members for an informal networking session via Zoom. A chance to speak with other members and everyone will get the opportunity to have their 1 minute pitch.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
16mar2:30 pm3:30 pmThe Future of the UK/EU Trade Relations: Building on the deal
Event Details
Tuesday 16 March 2021 2.30pm - 3.30pm Chamber Members Only ! Our final event in this series will look at the UK/EU deal which contains a range of provisions
Event Details
Tuesday 16 March 2021
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Chamber Members Only !
Our final event in this series will look at the UK/EU deal which contains a range of provisions under which the deal might evolve, whether because of suspected breach or as the basis for building up the relationship in key areas. Here we will gaze into our crystal ball and look at how trading relationships might change over time.
Chaired by James Martin, Director of Policy, British Chambers of Commerce our speakers include:
- Adam Marshall, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce
- Charles Grant, Director, Centre for European Reform)
- Suren Thiru, Head of Economics, British Chambers of Commerce
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
25mar9:30 am12:30 pm50 Plus Start Me Up - Free 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 business seminar
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 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 designed for those with a business idea through to those who have been in business for six months.
This course will be held via video call on Zoom. All registrants will be emailed the meeting ID and password a few days before the course along with the course handout pack.
To book a place on the course please click here.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
25mar9:30 am12:30 pmBusiness 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 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 via Zoom call. All registrants will be emailed the meeting ID and password a few days before the course along with the course handout pack.
Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.
This course is available for non-members
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
april
08apr9:00 am10:00 amChamber Networking - from home
Event Details
Thursday 8 April 2021 9.00am - 10.00am IW Chamber Members Only ! Meet members for an informal networking session via Zoom. A chance to speak with other members and everyone will get
Event Details
Thursday 8 April 2021
9.00am – 10.00am
IW Chamber Members Only !
Meet members for an informal networking session via Zoom. A chance to speak with other members and everyone will get the opportunity to have their 1 minute pitch.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
20apr9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Tuesday 20th April 2021 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £65 +vat per person This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that
Event Details
Tuesday 20th April 2021
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £65 +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.
£65 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)
This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.
Measures have been put in place to consider the risks of Covid-19. This includes social distancing (where possible), individual gloves, maks and anti-bacterial gel – all provided by Good Skills Training (you may of course bring your own) and revised training and delivery techniques.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
29apr9:30 am12:30 pm50 Plus Start Me Up - Free 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 business seminar
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 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 designed for those with a business idea through to those who have been in business for six months.
This course will be held via video call on Zoom. All registrants will be emailed the meeting ID and password a few days before the course along with the course handout pack.
To book a place on the course please click here.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
29apr9:30 am12:30 pmBusiness 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 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 via Zoom call. All registrants will be emailed the meeting ID and password a few days before the course along with the course handout pack.
Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.
This course is available for non-members
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm