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.
december
11dec9:00 am10:00 amThe Benefits of Joining the Isle Of Wight Chamber
Event Details
Tuessday 11th December 2018 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.00am – 10.00am FREE We are opening our doors to Non Chamber members on Tuesday 11th December 9.00am - 10.00am Have you ever thought about
Event Details
Tuessday 11th December 2018
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.00am – 10.00am
FREE
We are opening our doors to Non Chamber members on Tuesday 11th December 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 admission!
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
13dec9:30 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 13 December 2018.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
13dec9:30 am4:00 pmFree One-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business.
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a free 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 13 December 2018.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
21dec1:30 pm5:00 pmSanta Special 2018
Event Details
For the tenth 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
Event Details
For the tenth 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 £7.00 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 amThursday Tea and Toast Networking
Event Details
Thursday 10th January 2019 No. 64 Shanklin 7.30am - 9.30am FREE Come along and join us for our FIRST TEA AND TOAST NETWORKING EVENT HOSTED BY No. 64, Shanklin who will be providing Hot
Event Details
Thursday 10th January 2019
No. 64 Shanklin
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
Come along and join us for our FIRST TEA AND TOAST NETWORKING EVENT HOSTED BY No. 64, Shanklin who will be providing Hot Drinks + Toast plus a fantastic venue for networking with fellow IW Chamber Members.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
No. 64
No. 64 Shanklin, 64 High Street, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6JN
11jan7:30 am9:30 amIW Chamber Business Breakfast at The Breeze
Event Details
Friday 11th January 2019 The Breeze, Island Harbour Marina 7.30am - 9.30am £15 per person Come along and join us for our Business Breakfast hosted by The Breeze who will be providing a
Event Details
Friday 11th January 2019
The Breeze, Island Harbour Marina
7.30am – 9.30am
£15 per person
Come along and join us for our Business Breakfast hosted by The Breeze who will be providing a delicious breakfast to accompany the business introductions, networking opportunities and our guest speaker this month Kayleigh Richter (KR Sustainability).
‘Have you ever wondered what ‘greening’ business actually means? Come along to the The Breeze, Newport for an informative talk from Kayleigh Richter (K.R Sustainability Consultancy) about Sustainable Business and Corporate Social Responsibility on the Isle of Wight.
Don’t forget we have also opened up the networking breakfasts to non members who can attend as your guest. If that guest signs up to join the Chamber during that morning then you and your guest will get your next breakfast for FREE as part of our Non-Member Referral Scheme.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
The Breeze Restaurant, Island Harbour
The Breeze, Island Harbour Marina, Mill Ln, Newport PO30 2LA
16jan9:15 am1:00 pm"Social Media Conversion - Give Before You Ask"
Event Details
Wednesday 16th January 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.15am – 1.00pm £12 per person People would rather use a service or buy a product that they trust; not the one which is cheaper. The
Event Details
Wednesday 16th January 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.15am – 1.00pm
£12 per person
People would rather use a service or buy a product that they trust; not the one which is cheaper. The key to social media is not bombarding your customers with offers and one way communications; instead you should engage, answer questions and ask for opinions. Why? Because a business that is knowledgeable and caring is a business that customers will trust and buy from. In this introduction to Social Media Conversion, Matt Greg from Nosy Design will introduce you to real life tactics which you can use to increase the equity that your business has in its market. We will cover posts that you can create on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram which drive engagement and eventually, conversions.
Time
(Wednesday) 9:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
22jan12:00 pm2:30 pmIsle of Wight Chamber Business Lunch at Yelfs Hotel, Ryde
Event Details
Tuesday 22nd January 2019 Yelf Hotel, Ryde 12.00pm - 2.30pm £15 per person Come along and join us for our Business Lunch hosted by Yelfs Hotel who will be providing a delicious 2 course
Event Details
Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Yelf Hotel, Ryde
12.00pm – 2.30pm
£15 per person
Come along and join us for our Business Lunch hosted by Yelfs Hotel who will be providing a delicious 2 course lunch. Our guest speaker this will be Chris Court (Chris Court Associates.).
My day to day work focuses on what really makes a difference to my client’s online presence. What works, what doesn’t, and what changes in platform technologies we can capitalise on. From websites to blogs, Social Media to email marketing, in this short educational talk I’ll outline my real-world experience of what has real impact, as well as looking at some great ideas that just don’t convert.There will be something in this talk for every size of business, and take away actions that will add value to how you work online.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Yelfs Hotel
54 Union St, Ryde PO33 2LG
24jan6:00 pm8:30 pmIW Chamber Business Dinner hosted by Slug and Lettuce
Event Details
Thursday 24th January 2019 Slug & Lettuce, Newport 6.00pm - 8.30pm £20 per person Come along and join us for our Business Dinner hosted by Slug And Lettuce who will be providing a
Event Details
Thursday 24th January 2019
Slug & Lettuce, Newport
6.00pm – 8.30pm
£20 per person
Come along and join us for our Business Dinner hosted by Slug And Lettuce who will be providing a delicious dinner to accompany the business introductions, networking opportunities and our guest speaker this month Mike And Sue Cox (Open Sauce Systems).
“What on earth is VoIP? All you wanted to know about internet telephony but were afraid to ask!” Mike will tell you, in simple English, how the communications world has evolved and how it can help your business. “Cut through the jargon and hype with a simple explanation of the world of Voice over IP”
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Slug and Lettuce
Slug and Lettuce Isle of Wight, 23-26 High street, Newport, PO30 1SS
february
01feb7:30 am9:30 amIW Chamber Business Breakfast at Ascensos
Event Details
Friday 1st February 2018 Ascensos, Cowes 7.30am - 9.30am £15 per person Come along and join us for our Business Breakfast hosted by Ascensos, Cowes who will be providing a delicious breakfast to
Event Details
Friday 1st February 2018
Ascensos, Cowes
7.30am – 9.30am
£15 per person
Come along and join us for our Business Breakfast hosted by Ascensos, Cowes who will be providing a delicious breakfast to accompany the business introductions, networking opportunities and our guest speaker this month Moore Stephens.
Sue Lucas from Moore Stephens South will be presenting a tax update at the Isle of Wight Chamber breakfast.The presentation will focus on the following areas of interest:
– Pre year-end tax planning
– Property
– Holiday lets
– Entrepreneurs relief
– Trusts and inheritance tax
The aim of the presentation is to provide you with information and our top tips for pre-year-end tax planning, in order to effectively minimise your tax liability and prepare for the year ahead.
Don’t forget we have also opened up the networking breakfasts to non members who can attend as your guest. If that guest signs up to join the Chamber during that morning then you and your guest will get your next breakfast for FREE as part of our Non-Member Referral Scheme.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Ascensos
Rangefinder House, Newport Rd, Cowes, PO31 8PF
12feb7:30 am9:30 amTuesday Tea and Toast Networking
Event Details
Tuesday 12th February 2019 Cafe Isola, Newport 7.30am - 9.30am FREE Come along and join us for our tea and toast networking event hosted by Café Isola who will be providing Hot Drinks +
Event Details
Tuesday 12th February 2019
Cafe Isola, Newport
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
Come along and join us for our tea and toast networking event hosted by Café Isola who will be providing Hot Drinks + Toast plus a fantastic venue for networking with fellow IW Chamber Members.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
Cafe Isola
85A St James' St, Newport, PO30 1LG
13feb12:00 pm2:30 pmIsle of Wight Chamber Business Lunch at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
Event Details
Wednesday 13th February 2019 Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club 12.00pm - 2.30pm £15 per person Come along and join us for our Business Lunch hosted by Sandown and Shanklin Golf Club who will
Event Details
Wednesday 13th February 2019
Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
12.00pm – 2.30pm
£15 per person
Come along and join us for our Business Lunch hosted by Sandown and Shanklin Golf Club who will be providing a delicious 2 course lunch. Our guest speaker this will be Mark Lee (Lifeline, Alarms and Security Services)
Mark Lee discusses the current modern trends in security that present a challenge to every business no matter what size, the financial impacts of security breaches, unseen costs and affect on reputation. Join Mark to learn tips on how you can secure your business assets and reduce the impact of business losses through improved security and awareness.
Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
Fairway, Lake, Sandown, PO36 9PR
19feb11:00 am1:00 pmMember tour of Rapanui/Teemill Factory
Event Details
Thursday 19th February 2018 Rapanui/Teemill Factory, Freshwater 11.00am – 1.00pm FREE For small businesses that want to do something about sustainability, a tour of the Teemill factory to see some of the tech that
Event Details
Thursday 19th February 2018
Rapanui/Teemill Factory, Freshwater
11.00am – 1.00pm
FREE
For small businesses that want to do something about sustainability, a tour of the Teemill factory to see some of the tech that makes practical solutions possible. See how changing the materials, energy and processes can clean up supply chains and how Island businesses can use open source technologies to achieve rapid business growth. Q&A from systems designer after (optional).
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Rapanui/Teemill
Hooke Hill, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9BG
21feb6:00 pm8:30 pmIW Chamber Business Dinner hosted by Harrow Lodge
Event Details
Thursday 21st February 2018 Harrow Lodge, Shanklin 6.00pm – 8.30pm £20 per person Come along and join us for our Business Dinner hosted by Harrow Lodge, Shanklin who will be providing a delicious dinner
Event Details
Thursday 21st February 2018
Harrow Lodge, Shanklin
6.00pm – 8.30pm
£20 per person
Come along and join us for our Business Dinner hosted by Harrow Lodge, Shanklin who will be providing a delicious dinner to accompany the business introductions, networking opportunities and our guest speaker this month Sallie Ryan (Adventure Activities).
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Harrow Lodge
26feb9:30 am3:30 pmThe Art of of Project Management
Event Details
Tuesday 26th February 2018 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.30am – 3.30pm £30 per person How to ensure you have the right people, in the right place, at the right time doing the right things. This
Event Details
Tuesday 26th February 2018
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.30am – 3.30pm
£30 per person
How to ensure you have the right people, in the right place, at the right time doing the right things.
This course will cover types of project, and types of project management. It will help you clarify the scope of your project and ensure that you can effectively communicate that to your team and beyond. Keeping your eye on the prize is essential to ensure success. We will look at the three d’s of project planning: Dependencies, deliverables and duration. Visibility is key to keeping a project on track, so we will cover reporting and what is often termed project governance, and how you make sure that that does not become a task itself, and that we ensure that there are enough milestones / check points in your project plan to act as achievements and early warnings. Finally, how will you know your project has been a success? What will be your key indicator that you have done the right thing and that that project is, indeed, live?
This course can be as practical or theoretical as you need. If you have a project in mind, feel free to use this as your subject matter for the day. We will be completing simple project charter templates and reports, so feel free to get a head start on your project or to provide rigour to one in flow.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
Island Business November / December 2018
Events
december
11dec9:00 am10:00 amThe Benefits of Joining the Isle Of Wight Chamber
Event Details
Tuessday 11th December 2018 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.00am – 10.00am FREE We are opening our doors to Non Chamber members on Tuesday 11th December 9.00am - 10.00am Have you ever thought about
Event Details
Tuessday 11th December 2018
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.00am – 10.00am
FREE
We are opening our doors to Non Chamber members on Tuesday 11th December 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 admission!
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
13dec9:30 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 13 December 2018.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
13dec9:30 am4:00 pmFree One-Day Business Start Up Course
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a free one day business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business.
Event Details
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a free 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 13 December 2018.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
21dec1:30 pm5:00 pmSanta Special 2018
Event Details
For the tenth 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
Event Details
For the tenth 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 £7.00 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 amThursday Tea and Toast Networking
Event Details
Thursday 10th January 2019 No. 64 Shanklin 7.30am - 9.30am FREE Come along and join us for our FIRST TEA AND TOAST NETWORKING EVENT HOSTED BY No. 64, Shanklin who will be providing Hot
Event Details
Thursday 10th January 2019
No. 64 Shanklin
7.30am – 9.30am
FREE
Come along and join us for our FIRST TEA AND TOAST NETWORKING EVENT HOSTED BY No. 64, Shanklin who will be providing Hot Drinks + Toast plus a fantastic venue for networking with fellow IW Chamber Members.
Time
(Thursday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
No. 64
No. 64 Shanklin, 64 High Street, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6JN
11jan7:30 am9:30 amIW Chamber Business Breakfast at The Breeze
Event Details
Friday 11th January 2019 The Breeze, Island Harbour Marina 7.30am - 9.30am £15 per person Come along and join us for our Business Breakfast hosted by The Breeze who will be providing a
Event Details
Friday 11th January 2019
The Breeze, Island Harbour Marina
7.30am – 9.30am
£15 per person
Come along and join us for our Business Breakfast hosted by The Breeze who will be providing a delicious breakfast to accompany the business introductions, networking opportunities and our guest speaker this month Kayleigh Richter (KR Sustainability).
‘Have you ever wondered what ‘greening’ business actually means? Come along to the The Breeze, Newport for an informative talk from Kayleigh Richter (K.R Sustainability Consultancy) about Sustainable Business and Corporate Social Responsibility on the Isle of Wight.
Don’t forget we have also opened up the networking breakfasts to non members who can attend as your guest. If that guest signs up to join the Chamber during that morning then you and your guest will get your next breakfast for FREE as part of our Non-Member Referral Scheme.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Location
The Breeze Restaurant, Island Harbour
The Breeze, Island Harbour Marina, Mill Ln, Newport PO30 2LA
16jan9:15 am1:00 pm"Social Media Conversion - Give Before You Ask"
Event Details
Wednesday 16th January 2019 IW Chamber Offices, Newport 9.15am – 1.00pm £12 per person People would rather use a service or buy a product that they trust; not the one which is cheaper. The
Event Details
Wednesday 16th January 2019
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.15am – 1.00pm
£12 per person
People would rather use a service or buy a product that they trust; not the one which is cheaper. The key to social media is not bombarding your customers with offers and one way communications; instead you should engage, answer questions and ask for opinions. Why? Because a business that is knowledgeable and caring is a business that customers will trust and buy from. In this introduction to Social Media Conversion, Matt Greg from Nosy Design will introduce you to real life tactics which you can use to increase the equity that your business has in its market. We will cover posts that you can create on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram which drive engagement and eventually, conversions.
Time
(Wednesday) 9:15 am - 1:00 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
22jan12:00 pm2:30 pmIsle of Wight Chamber Business Lunch at Yelfs Hotel, Ryde
Event Details
Tuesday 22nd January 2019 Yelf Hotel, Ryde 12.00pm - 2.30pm £15 per person Come along and join us for our Business Lunch hosted by Yelfs Hotel who will be providing a delicious 2 course
Event Details
Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Yelf Hotel, Ryde
12.00pm – 2.30pm
£15 per person
Come along and join us for our Business Lunch hosted by Yelfs Hotel who will be providing a delicious 2 course lunch. Our guest speaker this will be Chris Court (Chris Court Associates.).
My day to day work focuses on what really makes a difference to my client’s online presence. What works, what doesn’t, and what changes in platform technologies we can capitalise on. From websites to blogs, Social Media to email marketing, in this short educational talk I’ll outline my real-world experience of what has real impact, as well as looking at some great ideas that just don’t convert.There will be something in this talk for every size of business, and take away actions that will add value to how you work online.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Yelfs Hotel
54 Union St, Ryde PO33 2LG
24jan6:00 pm8:30 pmIW Chamber Business Dinner hosted by Slug and Lettuce
Event Details
Thursday 24th January 2019 Slug & Lettuce, Newport 6.00pm - 8.30pm £20 per person Come along and join us for our Business Dinner hosted by Slug And Lettuce who will be providing a
Event Details
Thursday 24th January 2019
Slug & Lettuce, Newport
6.00pm – 8.30pm
£20 per person
Come along and join us for our Business Dinner hosted by Slug And Lettuce who will be providing a delicious dinner to accompany the business introductions, networking opportunities and our guest speaker this month Mike And Sue Cox (Open Sauce Systems).
“What on earth is VoIP? All you wanted to know about internet telephony but were afraid to ask!” Mike will tell you, in simple English, how the communications world has evolved and how it can help your business. “Cut through the jargon and hype with a simple explanation of the world of Voice over IP”
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Slug and Lettuce
Slug and Lettuce Isle of Wight, 23-26 High street, Newport, PO30 1SS
