Solent Composite Systems relocates with support from Solent LEP
Solent LEP Helps Island Business Relocate for Future Growth Island business Solent Composite Systems Ltd has relocated to new premises in Cowes with the help of a £75,000 grant from the Solent LEP's Bridging the Gap impact fund. Solent Composite Systems Ltd (SCS), who...
IW Health & Safety Group success
The Isle of Wight Health and Safety Group has been judged the best Safety Group in the UK. Steve Porter, the group’s President, received the award at a ceremony at Cowes Yacht Haven. Matthew McKeown from Occupational Health at St Mary’s Hospital presented the Alan...
Distillery set for Christmas
Gin and vodka distilled on the Island could make the ideal Christmas gift – for the first time ever. Conrad Gauntlett of Rosemary Vineyard has teamed up with renowned Island brewer Xavier Baker to launch a new range of products which will also include Apple Pie...
Chamber Awards 2015 shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2015 Chamber Of Commerce Business Awards For Excellence has been announced, with businesses of all sizes and sectors receiving nominations. There are three nominations each for Betapak, In2action, Liz Earle and RFEL, with double nominations for...
Green Innovation Fund for Transport
Can your business benefit from a match-funded grant to help your employees travel in a sustainable way? The Isle Of Wight Chamber Of Commerce has teamed up with Community Action to encourage businesses to change the way they think about business transportation and how...
Hundreds of young people attend Your Future event
Your Future has been hailed a resounding success, with hundreds of Island young people attended the job fair to learn more about careers options. The event was a partnership between the Isle of Wight Council, the Isle of Wight College and the Isle of Wight Chamber of...
Island biodiversity project wins award
An Island project to sustain urban biodiversity has been recognised with a national award. The Abbey Mews Apple Project was chosen from 40 entries to win its category in the Big Biodiversity Challenge 2015, run by the UK construction industry body, CIRIA. The Newport...
Isle of Wight Official Guide one of the best in Britain
The Isle of Wight Chamber Of Commerce and Visit Isle of Wight are celebrating the award winning success of the 2015 Official Guide. The publication has been voted one of the best designed brochures in the UK, by thousands of consumers. The 2015 Official Guide’s cover...
Whatsonwight reaching new audience
Island events website whatsonwight.com launched in March this year and is aiming to become one of the top digital ‘what’s on’ guides for the Island. Graeme Craig, the website’s owner, is no stranger to the Island business community having worked in marketing and sales...
OPINION: Navitus Bay and the future
Coming to terms with the refusal of Navitus Bay by Ian Baylis, Managing Director, Seacat Services Naturally the team at Seacat Services was disappointed when we heard about the planning refusal for the Navitus Bay wind farm. As an island-based offshore wind vessel...
Island Business May / June 2025
