Friday 2 July 2021
1.00pm – 2.00pm
IW Chamber Members  Only !

The Island’s MP joins us for an opportunity to share your perspective on business. Bob Seely wants to hear from IW Chamber members about the issues facing your business, as part of a regular members-only forum. It’s a chance for you to directly share views, report back and ask questions. Spaces are limited for this popular forum and please keep your own feedback brief to ensure that all members get a chance to speak during this busy hour-long session.

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Tuesday 6 July 2021
11.00am – 12.00pm
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.

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Thursday  8 July 2021
Quarr Abbey, Ryde
2.30pm – 3.30pm
IW Chamber Members – £5 admin fee

We are delighted to invite you to a fabulous afternoon tea at Quarr Abbey.
This is a unique chance to be networking while enjoying the peaceful surroundings and a enjoying a cream tea in the garden.
Plus a chance to find out more about the Abbey.

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Thursday 15 July 2021
9.00am – 10.30am
via Zoom
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.

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Tuesday 20 July 2021
Venue TBC
9.00am – 5.00pm
IW Chamber members – £99 +vat per person

The Highfield Level 2 Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace has been designed specifically for people who are required to have a basic knowledge of health and safety practices that are essential in the workplace. Ensuring staff members are effectively trained in health and safety procedures is extremely important for employers, to ensure they have the correct systems in place to ensure a healthy and safe working environment for employees and any other people who may be affected by their business activities.

 £99 +vat per person 

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Thursday 22 July 2021
2.00pm – 3.00pm
Via Zoom
Chamber Members Only !

The volume of goods being exported from the UK under the Common Transit Convention has increased significantly since Brexit.

• Why is this method of import and export becoming more popular and how does a trader access the service?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages to using Transit?
• What is the role of a consignee and a consignor?
• What does it cost to move goods in this way?

Join us to find out answers to these questions and hear from our Director of Trade Facilitation and Chamber Customs and also experts from HMRC.

Speakers

• Liam Smyth, Director of Trade Facilitation at the British Chambers of Commerce and Director at ChamberCustoms
• TBC

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Wednesday 28 July 2021
IW Chamber Offices, Newport
9.00am for 9.15am start – 12.30pm
IW Chamber members – FREE

What does your message really say about you?  It’s not your website, social media or advertising that will make you more successful, it’s your message. With a bad message, whatever you do just makes the bad message even louder.

This high-value practical workshop will look at the importance of establishing a message that reflects the best of your business and how to do this in 5 simple steps – to create a winning USP. Including how to target your new message to open doors, maximise opportunities and drive your competitive advantage. Helping you to stand out from the crowd and achieve even greater success for your business.

This course is delivered by Dale Howarth, CPD Provider of Training Excellence and Accredited CPD speaker.
(Please note that due to restrictions the date of this course is now Wednesday 28 July)

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.

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

To book a place on the course please click here.

Tuesday 3 August 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. 

Wednesday  4 August 2021
Island Sailing Club, Cowes
1.00pm – 4.00pm
£60.00 +vat per person

Join IW Chamber and Red Squirrel Property Shop for fun, informal networking at our annual Cowes Week event. We’re back at the Island Sailing Club, overlooking the action on the water. Soak up the atmosphere with a barbecue and the house bar is open all afternoon, including Mermaid Gin.

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Wednesday 11 August 2021
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 5.00pm
£99 +vat per person

Who is this for? The QNUK Level 2 Award in Mental Health at Work (RQF) is the ideal introduction to understanding mental health in the workplace. The qualification covers the most common mental health conditions, how to identify potential mental health concerns in colleagues and then how to discuss their needs and assist them to access suitable services and support.

 £99 +VAT per person for IW Chamber members (this includes the certificate and manual)

Thursday 19 August 2020
Caffe Isola, Newport
6.30pm – 9.00pm
IW Chamber Members – £15.00 per person
Non-members – £30.00 per person

Join us for a fabulous evening of networking and coffee at Caffe Isola on Thursday 19 August, 6.30pm-9pm.

Located in the historic former Beavis and Congregational Church lecture hall, is the home of Island Roasted – true artisan coffee, hand roasted here on the Island.  As both a local producer and successful cafe & retail business, come along to hear all about their journey in coffee and business (including Great Taste Award, Finalists in the Family Business of the Year 2021, IOW Radio Winner for Overall Business of the year 2018 and they are Nominated for Best Cafe, Best Shop/Retail Experience and Best Local Produce in the Red Funnel awards 2021).

There will be an opportunity to watch live roasting demos to see what it takes to produce truly high quality coffee. You will also get to taste some of the diverse flavours to be found in specialty coffee, peruse the array of retail products produced by a range of local craftspeople and see the brand new coffee training room at Caffe Isola.

£15 per person for IW Chamber Members. This includes a welcome drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic available) and a flavoursome Italian stuzzichini buffet enriched with fresh and seasonal Isle of Wight ingredients. 

IW Chamber Members– BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
Non-Members – Please contact the IW Chamber office

Wednesday 8 September 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.

Thursday 9 September 2021
11.00am – 12.00pm
Via Zoom
Chamber Members Only !

Since the end of the transition period the UK government has signed trade agreements with over 80 countries and has the aspiration to agree a deal with many more including Australia, New Zealand, India, the USA as well as to accede to the CP-TPP. Governments make trade deals and businesses make trade.

In this webinar we will aim to help businesses understand what these agreements can mean for their international trade plans. Whether you are an importer or an exporter, tariff free trade can increase your competitiveness, margin, and market access opportunities. Our experts will provide guidance on what to look for, selecting great markets and winning competitive advantage.

Speakers:

• Liam Smyth, Director of Trade Facilitation at the British Chambers of Commerce and Director at ChamberCustoms
• Dr. Anna Jerzewska, Founder and director Trade & Borders
• TBC

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