New Red Jet 6 officially named by HRH The Princess Royal
Red Funnel's new Red Jet 6 has been officially named at a ceremony at Trinity Landing in Cowes. The vessel was built at Venture Quays in East Cowes by Shemara Rifit and represents a £6 million investment in marine manufacturing on the Isle of Wight. Red Jet 6 has also...
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Workforce
More than 150 Island young people aged between 16 and 24 met with Island employers and training providers at an innovative careers event. Inspiring Tomorrow’s Workforce, held at Northwood’s County Showground, saw students and jobseekers networking with Island...
BCC reaction to EU Referendum result
BCC reaction to EU Referendum result Dr Adam Marshall, BCC Acting Director General, said: "In the wake of the electorate's historic decision to leave the European Union, the immediate priorities for UK business are market stability and political clarity. "Some...
Put out the bunting on Isle of Wight Day
What will you be doing on Saturday September 24th? The Island’s new High Sheriff wants you to literally put out the bunting and support him on Isle of Wight Day. Robin took office as High Sheriff in April but he will already be known to many Island businesses. He has...
Have your say on the Wight BID
Tourism businesses on the Isle of Wight are being urged to have their say on the WIGHT BID proposal. Ballot papers have been sent out and businesses have four weeks to cast their vote on a proposed five year plan to attract new visitors to the Isle of Wight. The...
Busy summer for Ryde’s Event LED Signs
Ryde based Event LED Signs has supplied and operated a system at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the first time, as part of a busy summer season. The business provides scrolling LED signs for information and safety at large events. The LED signs at the Chelsea Flower...
Open letter to the Island’s Tourism Industry
David A Thornton Chief Executive / Director of Marketing - Visit Isle of Wight Ltd As we approach the eve of the WIGHT BID vote, I wanted to emphasise a number of key points about the BID that I would like everyone to be clear on. Whilst Visit Isle of Wight is...
CTAL checks in with Chamber Health
East Cowes based aerospace composites manufacturer CTAL is making sure that staff are healthy and happy, with the support of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce’s Healthy Well-being coordinators. More than half of CTAL’s staff have taken part in voluntary...
Scratchcards are the winning ticket
The Isle of Wight Lottery’s Scratchcards are an easy win for Vic’s Stores in Nettlestone. Charles and Linda Brading started stocking the scratchcards in May to a great response. They sold almost a hundred in just the first week, including several winning tickets....
Dale sets the standard
Dale Howarth has been awarded Accredited Speaker Status with The CPD Standards Office (CPDSO). One of only 50 accredited speakers across the UK and the only speaker accredited on the Island. This prestigious accreditation reflects Dale’s experience and success as a...
Island Business May / June 2025
