Interview: Stuart McIntosh, Cowes Harbour Commission

Interview: Stuart McIntosh, Cowes Harbour Commission

Navigating a path to economic growth and protecting jobs: Harbourmaster Capt. Stuart McIntosh talks to Tom Stroud about how Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) balances the views of stakeholders on “the main road into the Island.” There’s a lot to talk about! With all of...

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Meet Steven Holbrook, the Chamber’s new CEO

Meet Steven Holbrook, the Chamber’s new CEO

“My challenge is to reach out to everyone”: Meet Steven Holbrook, Chief Executive of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce It’s been a busy first few weeks in the role for the Chamber’s new Chief Executive. Steven Holbrook was born on the Isle of Wight and left to go...

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Living and working on the Island is more exciting than London!

Living and working on the Island is more exciting than London!

Let’s shout about the Island as a fantastic place to live and work – it’s more exciting than London! By Reniera O’Donnell, Assistant Director for Regeneration at the Isle of Wight Council. On 19 July, I stood up at our annual regeneration conference and declared that...

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Island Classroom grows with global reach

Island Classroom grows with global reach

Education Destination is reaching out to more Island businesses, looking to work with them as part of their ‘Island classroom’. Education Destination brings students to the Isle of Wight for educational trips, focused on curriculum elements, using Island landmarks and...

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First apprentice for Wight Computers

First apprentice for Wight Computers

Wight Computers welcomes Jamie Stone to its growing team. Jamie joins as the first apprentice for the Newport based business. He recently graduated from the Isle of Wight College and joins the established team of technology innovators who are all proud alumni of the...

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IW Chamber Cowes Week Lunch 2018

IW Chamber Cowes Week Lunch 2018

Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce members enjoyed high quality networking with fine food and excellent views of the Cowes Week action. The weather was exceptional too with clear blue skies as this summer's Mediterranean heatwave continued. Our event was once again...

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Summer health message to tourism sector

Summer health message to tourism sector

Island tourism businesses are being asked to direct their visitors to the Freephone 111 service and GP surgeries. The Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Clinical Commissioning Group has written to all hotels, B&Bs, campsites and tourist destinations on the Island. The...

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Interview: James Crofts, Vectis Ventures

Interview: James Crofts, Vectis Ventures

Events, Electric Woods and Eklectica – how the team at Robin Hill are growing the business by reaching a wider audience and extending their season James Crofts is Robin Hill’s Park Manager. He began working on site as a sixth former in the summer season. He studied...

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Red Funnel’s Red Jet 7 is officially named in Cowes

Red Funnel’s Red Jet 7 is officially named in Cowes

Red Funnel’s new Hi-Speed flagship has been named Red Jet 7 by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall at a prestigious ceremony today in Cowes. Red Jet 7 was built in East Cowes by Wight Shipyard Co and represents a £7m investment by Red Funnel in its Southampton-West Cowes...

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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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