Double win for Datum at inaugural Marine Award
Datum Electronics was the big winner at the first ever Maritime UK Solent Awards. The East Cowes based manufacturer took the Innovation award as well as Employer of the Year at a glitzy ceremony held at the Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour in Southampton. The inaugural...
Wightlink praised for promoting sustainability
Wightlink has won recognition for its ongoing campaign to reduce carbon emissions and encourage environmental initiatives. The ferry operator won the ‘Communicating Sustainability’ award from the Southern Sustainability Partnership and was presented with a trophy by...
The Magpie Anthology relaunches, plus new service for Island Businesses
Online magazine The Magpie Anthology has relaunched with new contributors and a more Sunday supplement focussed emphasis, making it an ideal vehicle for Isle of Wight stories and editorial. The online shop has also been restocked in time for Christmas with local...
Smart meters are a smart decision for your business this winter
Firms of all sizes are currently confronted by a host of challenges, from soaring energy bills, labour shortages, spiralling inflation, and climbing interest rates. As a business owner, you need to ensure that your doors stay open and that your business can thrive no...
Anniversary event for Courtyard Aesthetic Clinic
The Isle of Wight’s award-winning aesthetic clinic has marked its first year in business. The Courtyard Aesthetic Clinic at St Cross Business Park, Newport was opened in October 2021 and combines cutting-edge technology, world-class skincare brands and first-class...
Autumn Statement Unlikely to Boost Business Confidence
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said: “The Chancellor has stayed true to his word in focusing on financial stability and targeting support for the most vulnerable in society. But in the teeth of a...
IW Chamber Business Awards 2023
IW CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS 2023 in association with WightFibre Get ready for the Island’s most prestigious awards on May 12th 2023 Entries open soon for the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, which will be presented at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday May...
BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has sent the Prime Minister a Business Manifesto to get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s economic recovery. Businesses are the very bedrock of the economy but currently face a host of challenges which...
Top tips to help your business use less energy this Autumn
With energy bills in the news, businesses of all sizes are keeping a close eye on how much they’re using day to day. We know that small business owners are working flat out to keep their business running and might not think they have the time - or brain space - to...
BCC statement following PM resignation
Reacting to the PM’s resignation, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “Following weeks of chaos and uncertainty, the Prime Minister has resigned. Her resignation means the UK now faces even greater uncertainty, just as it stands on the cusp of a...
Island Business May / June 2025
