Thursday 22 January 2026
Goddards Brewery, Arreton
9.30am – 4.00pm
£16 per person

Have a business idea but not sure where to start? We help new businesses take their ideas from paper into practice. Join our business seminar for start-ups and get the tools, knowledge, and confidence to bring your idea to life.

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.

This course will be held at Goddards Brewery, Arreton – lunch and hot drinks will be included in the £16 course fee.

This course is available for non-members.

To book a place on the course please click here.

Thursday 5 February 2026
Quay Arts, Newport
5.30pm – 7.30pm
Under 35s – FREE

New for 2026! Next-Gen Networking

IW Chamber is launching an exciting new form of networking for 2026.

If you’re under 35, in business, and interested in personal and professional growth while building your network, this one’s for you.

Join us at Quay Arts for our first U35s networking event — a free, informal opportunity for young people in business to connect, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships.

For this first event, we’re keen to involve as many young professionals as possible. Your input will help shape how this network develops and how we can best support you to grow and progress.

At IW Chamber, we believe networking isn’t just for established business leaders. It’s just as important that the next generation of business professionals has the opportunity to build strong networks and connections too.

Book here

Friday 6 February 2026
Luccombe Hall, Shanklin
7.30am – 9.30am
£18 per person

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

Book here

Thursday 12 February 2026
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.

Book here

The IW Chamber is pleased to announced it’s involvement in the Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week alongside Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.

We are inviting our members to join us at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary for a morning of networking with businesses from across the Solent, as well as a breakfast roll and delicious coffee – possibly even a donkey snuggle or two!

Thanks to Wightlink and Wight Coaches for sponsoring the travel to get participants from the mainland over to the Island and to the Sanctuary.

If you are joining us from the Island, details are –

Wednesday 25 February 2026

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Wroxall

8.30am – 10.00am

FREE

Book your place here 

If you are joining us from Portsmouth, your details are –

Wednesday 25 February 2026

0700 meet at Wightlink Fast Cat Terminal, Portsmouth

0715 Fast Cat to Ryde Peir Head

0745 Collected by Wight Coaches and taken to IoW Donkey Sanctuary

0830 – Arrive at Donkey Sanctuary

1000 – Depart from Donkey Sanctuary

1045 – Fast Cat return to Portsmouth

Book your place here