Return of The Skill Exchange Event with Desk Digital
After the success of their first skill exchange event in November, Desk Digital, a search engine optimisation agency on the Isle of Wight, has announced a second event with an all new line-up of digital talent. Join them on Thursday 29 March at No64 in Ryde from...
Seaview Hotel offers “electric sightseeing”
Guests at the Seaview Hotel are being given the opportunity to explore the Island by electric bike. The Electric Sightseeing package offers a car-free way to travel the Island and is supported by the Isle of Wight Council. The Seaview Hotel was one of three businesses...
Hovertravel adds services at morning peak commuter times
Hovertravel commuters are benefiting from a wider timetable with extra services. The cross-Solent operator’s early morning timetable now includes a 0630 & 0700 from Ryde and 0645 & 0715 from Southsea on every weekday (excluding bank holidays). Managing...
BCC: migration figures no cause for celebration
Commenting on the migration statistics for the year to September 2017, published today by the ONS, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “These figures are no cause for celebration. At a time when businesses in every part of...
Kevin Smith to retire as IW Chamber Chief Executive
Kevin Smith has announced his retirement as the Chief Executive of the IW Chamber of Commerce. After 17 years in the role he will be retiring from June 2018. During his period of office, Kevin has established and developed arguably one of the most progressive business...
Meet Peter our latest 5k Isle of Wight Lottery winner!
Congratulations to Peter who has won £5,000 on the Isle of Wight Lottery! Peter has been playing the Isle of Wight Lottery since 2006. Since its inception the Lottery has helped to create or sustain more than 2,000 jobs. “It’s feels fantastic to win,” Peter says. “I’m...
2030 Vision for Isle of Wight launched
What do we want the Isle of Wight to look like in 2030? The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has launched a vision document, designed to increase the economic and social wellbeing of the Island. It firmly positions the Isle of Wight as a great place to live, work and...
MP and Council leader discuss Island economy with Treasury
Council leader Dave Stewart and MP Bob Seely met with Treasury Minister Liz Truss this week to discuss the Island’s economy. The high-level discussions, which also included the council’s chief executive John Metcalfe, included council proposals for a government-backed...
Council consults on Newport traffic plans
Views on the first phase of a £9 million project to improve traffic congestion in Newport are being sought by the Island’s council. The initial stage is designed to reduce delays near St Mary’s roundabout – with further phases being investigated for other traffic...
The Island Tea & Coffee Co. partners with Morrisons
Morrisons customers on the Isle of Wight are now able to buy freshly roasted coffee beans from The Island Tea & Coffee Co. The stores in Newport and Lake are selling three varieties of single origin beans. Master Roaster, Mike Townsend said “Morrisons are the...
Island Business July / August 2025
