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...
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...
Gore Cross plant sale success for BCM on behalf of Wight Farm Energy
BCM, as joint agents with Fisher German, have achieved a successful sale on behalf of Wight Farm Energy LLP of the Gore Cross Anaerobic Digestion Plant in Arreton to the Foresight Group. Wight Farm Energy LLP was formed by six Isle of Wight farmers together with Isle...
South Coast awards success for Brightbulb Design
Brightbulb Design is celebrating being named South Coast Small Business of the year at the eighth annual South Coast Business Awards. Brightbulb is the very first Isle of Wight business to be nominated at the awards and to take home a trophy. The awards cover the...
Brightbulb Design and AJ Wells showcased at event
Two leading Island businesses were showcased at an event which celebrated their mutual successes. Matt Jeffery, founder of Brightbulb Design, spoke to highlight his businesses journey; the venue was provided by AJ Wells in Newport, Matt's former employer, until Matt...
Help and advice event for international and innovative businesses on Thursday
Isle of Wight Chamber members are invited to learn more about support and potential grant funding opportunities at an event this Thursday. The expert speakers are Lukasz Liebersbach from Enterprise Europe Network and Bruce McLelland from Knowledge Transfer Network....
Zoe is WightFibre’s new Marketing Director
WightFibre latest key appointment is Zoe Stroud, who has joined the company as Director of Marketing. Zoe brings over 15 years’ experience in marketing to the company, having spent the past three years engaging with Island businesses at Visit Isle of Wight. Zoe will...
Green Impact scheme launched at conference
Island businesses are being urged to pledge their support for the environment as part of a newly launched accreditation scheme. Green Impact helps businesses to reduce their environmental impact whilst also attracting customers and increasing their profits. The Isle...
Kevin Smith retires as the Chamber’s Chief Executive
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce members, staff and colleagues have wished Kevin Smith a fond farewell. Kevin retired today after 17 years in the role...
New Environmental Officer at Wightlink
Marine Environment Science specialist Nicola Craig has joined Wightlink as the ferry company’s first Environmental Officer. She will focus on how to make its operations as environmentally friendly and sustainable as possible, building on initiatives such as installing...
Island Business July / August 2025
