IW Chamber Networking Events
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.
july
02jul1:00 pm2:00 pmIW Chamber business forum with Bob Seely MP
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
06jul11:00 am12:00 pmVirtual Networking
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
08jul2:30 pm3:30 pmAfternoon Tea at Quarr Abbey
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Thursday) 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Quarr Abbey
Quarr Abbey, Quarr Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4ES
15jul9:00 am10:30 amBank of England Panel Meeting
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:30 am
22jul2:00 pm3:00 pmBCC Webinar: Crossing Continents - Moving goods under Transit
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
Time
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
august
04aug1:00 pm4:00 pmCowes Week BBQ & Drinks with Red Squirrel Property Shop
Event Details
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.
Event Details
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.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Island Sailing Club
Island Sailing Club, 70 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7RE
19aug6:30 pm9:00 pmEvening Networking at Caffe Isola
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Caffe Isola
85A St James' St, Newport, PO30 1LG
september
09sep11:00 am12:00 pmBCC Webinar: Tariff Free Trade – Global Britain Explained
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Island Business June 2021
Events
july
02jul1:00 pm2:00 pmIW Chamber business forum with Bob Seely MP
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
06jul11:00 am12:00 pmVirtual Networking
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
08jul2:30 pm3:30 pmAfternoon Tea at Quarr Abbey
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Thursday) 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Quarr Abbey
Quarr Abbey, Quarr Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4ES
15jul9:00 am10:30 amBank of England Panel Meeting
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:30 am
20jul9:00 am5:00 pmHealth and Safety within the Workplace – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
22jul2:00 pm3:00 pmBCC Webinar: Crossing Continents - Moving goods under Transit
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
Time
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
28jul9:00 am12:30 pm‘How to stand out from the crowd’
Event Details
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
Event Details
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)
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
IW Chamber of Commerce
Mill Court Business Centre Furrlongs Newport Isle of Wight PO30 2AA
29jul9:30 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
29jul9:30 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
