Ryde honour for Eddie Minghella
Island businessman Eddie Minghella has been awarded the title of 'Freeman of Ryde’. Eddie is 95 years young and it’s the first accolade of this type in a long time. Eddie has been involved in a variety of charity work over several decades and has a devotion to Ryde...
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2016 winners!
It's been another winning night for the Island's business community at the Business Awards for Excellence, presented by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. The ceremony at Cowes Yacht Haven Events Centre on Friday 2nd December was hosted by Fred Dinenage and saw...
THE INTERVIEW Ben Rouse, Rouse Limited
Ben Rouse set up Rouse & Co later Rouse Limited in 1992. The company now employs around 20 people at their office in Newport’s Mill Court, offering financial planning advice across a full range of financial services, including wealth management, savings,...
Reaction to Autumn Statement from BCC and Solent LEP
The Chancellor has presented his Autumn statement - here's reaction from the British Chambers of Commerce followed by the Solent LEP. Giving his full reaction to the Autumn Statement, Adam Marshall, BCC Director General, said: “Philip Hammond has delivered a...
Play an active part in the ‘combined mayoral authority’ conversation
Forget petty politics – play an active part in the ‘combined mayoral authority’ conversation By Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Kevin Smith In the past few months there has been a considerable amount of discussion across the Isle of Wight about a...
OPINION: Brand names and the High Street
OPINION: Why Cowes town welcomes national names to the High Street By Kate Kirby, Chair of Cowes Business Association Cowes High Street has something for every palate and purse. Corporate brands can be controversial but we welcome them to our High Street offering. We...
Chamber MiniMBA launched
The Induction event has taken place for the very first cohort of the Chamber’s new miniMBA programme. Those from a wide range of Island businesses have signed up for the new qualification which is accredited by the CPD Standard Office and will be delivered at venues...
Bags of donations for charity
Island charity Care In The Garden is benefiting from the support of the Garlic Farm and its customers. Donations raised from plastic bag sales at the farm shop over the past 12 months have generated £747 for the Wootton based charity. The money will enable the...
Growing success for Isle of Wight Biscuit Company
The Isle of Wight Biscuit Company is set for an even better 2017, with an increased order book and new products on offer. Mainland orders have tripled in the last 12 months and Island orders have increased by 35%. The brand is reaching a new audience via social media...
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for Excellence 2016
The nominations for the 2016 Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for Excellence. The shortlist celebrates the best in Island business and reflects a wide range of sectors and companies of every size, from start-ups to international businesses. There are...
Island Business July / August 2025
