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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“Retailers need all the support they can get” says Chamber CEO
Plans by the Isle of Wight Council to introduce on-street parking charges in locations such as Nodehill and Crocker Street in Newport, and Union Street in Ryde have been criticised by local businesses and traders. The Council says the charges “take a more consistent...
Green Impact update
Island businesses have taken more than 300 actions to make their work greener – can you? By Julie Jones-Evans and Michelle Hemmingfield, NUS It’s four months since we launched Green Impact IW, our new free environmental business support and awards scheme for the...
Island Business September / October 2025
