Countdown to Expo 2025 – Sponsored by WightFibre

With less than a week to go, excitement is building for the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Expo 2025 – proudly sponsored by WightFibre. As the Island’s biggest day for networking event, Expo is a must-attend highlight of the local business calendar.

Presented by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, this year’s Expo will take place on Wednesday 9th July 2025, in the grounds of Ryde School. Building on the success of last year’s event, Expo 2025 promises more opportunities than ever before, thanks to expanded marquee space and even more exhibitors.

Expo opens from 10am to 4pm for everyone, and is free-to-attend – you do not need to be a Chamber member to join the day. Visitors are welcome to drop in at any time.

“It remains the Chamber’s biggest business networking event of the year, and in 2025, we’re delighted to be returning to the stunning grounds of Ryde School, a venue that perfectly captures the energy and ambition of the day,” says IW Chamber CEO Steven Holbrook.

“Once again, we’re proud to be supported by our headline sponsor, WightFibre. Their backing helps us deliver an event of this scale and quality, and we couldn’t do it without them. There’s nothing else quite like Expo on the Island. More than 70 businesses coming together under one (metaphorical) roof, all with a shared goal: to connect, collaborate, and celebrate what’s possible when we work together.

“Hundreds of visitors will pass through, making new contacts, sparking ideas, and having real conversations that can turn into real results. No one else on the Island brings the business community together at this scale, and certainly not with this much energy. That’s the power of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. For a single person to meet this many businesses in one day would be unthinkable. But through Expo, it happens, because we believe in the value of connection.”

WightFibre CEO John Irvine adds:

“We look forward to connecting with as many businesses as possible at the IW Chamber Business Expo 2025. Entry is free to visitors, and you don’t have to be an IW Chamber member to attend – everyone is welcome!

“This is a brilliant opportunity to engage with the Island’s business community and chat with people from businesses of all sizes and sectors. The Expo is back at Ryde School and proudly supported by WightFibre. It’s the biggest business networking day of the year, with hundreds of attendees and a wide range of exhibiting businesses. We hope to see you there!”

Join us at Expo 2025 on Wednesday 9th July and be part of a unique day of business, connection and community.

For more information, email us on expo@iwchamber.co.uk

 

Media House Lounge Vectis Business Link Area Airtek & Celcius Cool Zone Island Catering Equipment Area WightFibre Networking Zone (outside)
Stand Number Business Name Stand Number Business Name Stand Number Business Name Stand Number Business Name Stand Number Business Name
01 Building 41 by Innovation Wight 21 Lifeline 41 Wightlife Group Ltd 61 Isle of Wight County Press 101 WightFibre
02 Ryde Town Board 22 Moose Digital Media Ltd 42 5 Star Pest Control 62 The Lighthouse Clinic 102 Ryde Town Council
03 WRS 23 Good Skills Training 43 SJ Jones Photography 63 ERMC Ltd 103 Snow BMW & Mini
04 Isle of Wight Observer 24 IW College 44 Eldridges Legal Services 64 Island Catering Equipment Co. 104 Dyno Rod IoW
05 Powered Now 25 Meridian 3 45 Airtek/ Celcius 65

A) Simplex Accounting

B) Mindset Bros

105 Isle of Wight Bouncy Castle Hire
06 The Media House 26 Bembridge Powerboat Training 46 RPL Construction Ltd 66 HTP 106 Isle of Wight Lottery
07 NOSY Creative Agency 27 Emerald Elita VA Services 47 Biscoes Solicitors 67 Isle of Wight Bouncy Castle Hire    
08 Island Echo 28 Vision Accounting 48 BNI Hampshire & Isle of Wight 68 ICR Systems    
09 Red Funnel 29 Fortis Energy 49 Lloyds Bank SME Commercial 69  ICR Systems    
10 Southampton Solent University 30 Fortis Energy 50 Hose Rhodes Dickson Survey & Commercial 70  ICR Systems    
11 Wight Computers 31 PC Consultants 51 Hotel Lock & Safe Ltd 71 Island Windows & The Plastic Depot    
12 Glanvilles Damant Legal Services 32 Lifeline/ PC Consultants 52 Eddisons Commercial 72 Green Isle of Wight CIC    
13 Dementia UK 33 Lifeline/ PC Consultants 53 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance 73 Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary    
14 Isle of Wight Tomatoes 34 Top Mops Limited 54 Pertemps 74 One Wight Health    
15 Acclaim Logistics 35 Wightlink Ltd 55 Solent Growth Partnership 75 GoodOaks HomeCare    
16 Cherry Godfrey 36 Alex Tana Coaching 56 Smart Training and Recruitment 76 Island Catering Equipment Co.    
17 IoW Youth Trust 37 Wessex Cancer Support 57 Mountbatten Isle of Wight 77 Amazon World Zoo Park – Amazon Rainforest Conservation Centre    
18 Churchers Solicitors 38 The Events Co. 58 Isle of Wight Radio 78 IW Chamber    
19 Quest Business Services 39 Silver Arch Group Ltd 59 IWCTG 79      
20 The Common Space CLG 40 Snows BMW & Mini 60 Isle of Wight Council 80      

 

Island Business July / August 2025

Island Business July / August 2025

Events

july

09jul7:30 am9:00 amBusiness Breakfast at IW Chamber Business Expo 2025

09jul10:00 am4:00 pmIW Chamber Business Expo 2025 with WightFibre

09jul12:30 pm2:30 pmBusiness Lunch at IW Chamber Business Expo 2025

17jul10:00 am12:00 pmChamber Chat: Meet the Chamber

21jul12:00 pm2:00 pm‘Net-Gaming’ Lunch at Snacks & Ladders

24jul9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course

31jul10:00 am12:00 pmChamber Chat: Meet the Chamber

august

01aug7:30 am9:00 amNetworking Breakfast at The Heron Smoke House at Robin Hill

06aug1:00 pm4:00 pmIW Chamber Cowes Week BBQ & Drinks with Red Squirrel Property Shop

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