Red Funnel CEO Fran Collins in The Interview

Red Funnel CEO Fran Collins in The Interview

"I don't ever want Red Funnel to be seen as a corporate giant because we're not. We have corporate owners and we are fundamentally a corporate business but actually our heart and soul is still Island based. That's been very clear to me over the last six months." Red...

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£5k IW Lottery boost for Nosy Design

£5k IW Lottery boost for Nosy Design

Nosy Design in Sandown is the latest local business to benefit from the support of the Isle of Wight Lottery. The digital marketing company has received a £5,000 interest free loan which will help secure new roles at the expanding business. “The loan has helped to...

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Businesses invited to WightFibre drop-in event this Thursday

Businesses invited to WightFibre drop-in event this Thursday

Island businesses are being invited to learn more about how the roll-out of WightFibre’s new ultra fast broadband network could help them work faster with increased reliability. Businesses are being encouraged to drop in to WightFibre’s session at Quay Arts in Newport...

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UKSA invests in new building programme

UKSA invests in new building programme

UKSA has signed a 50-year lease on the adjacent Cowes Youth Centre, bringing new sports and leisure facilities to UKSA and the local community. The youth centre will be upgraded with the creation of four new classrooms, the installation of CCTV, door entry systems and...

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Caffe Isola officially opens retail floor

Caffe Isola officially opens retail floor

Dan, Stef and the team are celebrating the opening of a second floor at Caffe Isola. The artisan coffee shop on Newport’s St James’ Street now has additional seating with the opportunity to browse arts and crafts from local businesses. “We’re really pleased to be...

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Island Planning Strategy Consultation goes live

Island Planning Strategy Consultation goes live

The Island planning blueprint has been unveiled and Island residents are being invited to share their thoughts. The Isle of Wight Council’s consultation on the Island Planning Strategy – which sets the approach to planning for the Island up to 2035 – is now live at:...

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IW Lottery supports Abbie and Forever Young

IW Lottery supports Abbie and Forever Young

Abbie Young is launching her own business with the help of the Isle of Wight Lottery. Abbie has received a £10,000 interest free loan to help her set up Forever Young Beauty Therapy in Godshill. The loan has helped Abbie invest in the setting up her new salon and...

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IW Chamber Business Awards 2018 – WINNERS

IW Chamber Business Awards 2018 – WINNERS

IW CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2018 In association with RED FUNNEL Yokogawa Marex in Cowes has been named Business of the Year at the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for Excellence, in association with Red Funnel. The awards were presented...

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European success for Cowes Ascensos team

European success for Cowes Ascensos team

Ascensos is celebrating picking up the award for Europe’s Best Contact Centre Support Team. The Cowes business won the award for successfully establishing the first ever contact centre on the Island. The start-up team was recognised for its operational day to day...

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National award for Lifeline

National award for Lifeline

Newport based Lifeline Alarms & Security Services has won the acclaimed ‘Small Security Installer of the Year Award’ at the National Security & Fire Excellence Awards held at the prestigious London Hilton on Park Lane. This is the second time that the company...

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Island Business March / April 2025

Island Business March / April 2025

Events

may

09mayalldayIW Chamber Business Awards 2025

12may9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training

14may9:00 am11:00 amNetworking Brunch at The Birdham

21may3:30 pm5:00 pmCoffee and Cake Networking

22may9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course

june

06jun7:30 am9:00 amNetworking Breakfast at Isle of Wight Steam Railway

16jun9:00 am12:30 pmFire Marshal Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training

25jun2:30 pm4:30 pmAfternoon Tea at Quarr Abbey

26jun9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course

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