The Isle of Wight will be designated a Tier 1 area
The Isle of Wight will be designated a Tier 1 area when the four-week national lockdown across England ends on 2 December. Tier 1 — also known as alert level ‘medium’ — is the least restrictive tier under the government’s new three tier system. In tier 1: you must not...
The Food Warehouse choose local and Vectis Refrigeration
Cowes based Vectis Refrigeration have been chosen by The Food Warehouse to support their new store now open on Wakes Retail Park in Newport. An example of their support for local businesses and the long standing relationship between the owners of The Food Warehouse,...
Local restriction tiers: what you need to know
Sets out the local restriction tier system that will be in place from Wednesday 2 December, including what you can and cannot do in each tier. The current national restriction rules are still in place until 2 December and must be followed until they expire. When...
Note from the President
2020 is a year the likes of which we hope never to see again. We have had to learn new ways of working, if we are able to work at all, and review our businesses to decide whether we need to move in a new direction. It is at times like this that the Chamber is...
Peter Tomlinson
The Chamber can confirm that Peter Tomlinson is no longer a member or involved in any capacity with the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce; he resigned from his voluntary role as President in October 2019. We have been made aware of the legal proceedings against Peter...
Business support grants make a welcome return
Following the government decision to put in place a nationwide lockdown from 5 November, local authorities across England, including the Isle of Wight Council, are on standby to receive funds to support businesses. Two funds will be made available which could help...
New Business Grants Available – November 2020
Following the government decision to put in place a nationwide lockdown from 5 November, local authorities across England, including the Isle of Wight Council, are on standby to receive funds to support businesses. Two funds will be made available which could help...
Solent LEP launches SME Restart and Recovery, and Kickstarting Tourism Grant Fund
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership is inviting applications from small businesses for Restart and Recovery & Kickstarting Tourism Grants. Funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) eligible small businesses that have been negatively impacted by...
Wight Community Energy has been awarded £68,250 funding from Power to Change
Following a successful bid, Wight Community Energy has been awarded £68,250 from Power to Change to deliver a number of new community-based renewable energy projects on the Isle of Wight. Wight Community Energy will be part of the national Next Generation community...
UK government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support
In light of the increased restrictions the UK government is introducing additional economic and business support measures. Take a look at the BCC's response to today's statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme...
Island Business March / April 2025
