Thursday 12 February 2026
Caffe Isola, Newport
9.30am – 4.00pm
£16 per person

Have a business idea but not sure where to start? We help new businesses take their ideas from paper into practice. Join our business seminar for start-ups and get the tools, knowledge, and confidence to bring your idea to life.

This course is suitable for those with a business idea they wish to progress, through to those who have been in business for six months. We will take you through all the various aspects that need to be considered including: Market research, cash flow forecast, tax, national insurance, VAT, making tax digital, marketing, business names, bookkeeping, insurance, social media and websites, closing with an introduction to your business plan.

The one day workshop is delivered by an experienced business mentor, in a friendly manner, allowing you to get as many questions answered as possible. You will be spending a day with other like-minded people, embarking on the same journey, with the opportunity to network and share knowledge.

When starting in business you have to wear many hats, some fit well and others need adjustment. Come along and find out which areas you might need help with.

This course will be held at Caffe Isola, Newport – a lunch platter and hot drinks will be included in the £16 course fee.

This course is available for non-members.

To book a place on the course please click here.

Thursday 12 February 2026
Caffe Isola, Newport
3.30pm – 5.00pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-Members – £10

Join us for free, informal networking and a superb way to meet other members. A mid-week, late afternoon opportunity to catch up with other members over hot drinks and something sweet.

Book here

Monday 23 February 2026
Unit S5, Branstone Business Park
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £78 +vat per person

This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that have become unconscious, and those with minor injuries. The Emergency First Aid at Work Course also looks at the responsibilities of the Emergency First Aider. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt and effective emergency first aider.

 £78 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

The IW Chamber is pleased to announced it’s involvement in the Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week alongside Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.

We are inviting our members to join us at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary for a morning of networking with businesses from across the Solent, as well as a breakfast roll and delicious coffee – possibly even a donkey snuggle or two!

Thanks to Wightlink and Wight Coaches for sponsoring the travel to get participants from the mainland over to the Island and to the Sanctuary.

If you are joining us from the Island, details are –

Wednesday 25 February 2026

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Wroxall

8.30am – 10.00am

FREE

Book your place here 

If you are joining us from Portsmouth, your details are –

Wednesday 25 February 2026

0700 meet at Wightlink Fast Cat Terminal, Portsmouth

0715 Fast Cat to Ryde Peir Head

0745 Collected by Wight Coaches and taken to IoW Donkey Sanctuary

0830 – Arrive at Donkey Sanctuary

1000 – Depart from Donkey Sanctuary

1045 – Fast Cat return to Portsmouth

Book your place here 

Thursday 26 February 2026
Unit S5, Branstone Business Park
9.00am – 12.30pm
IW Chamber members – £68 +vat per person

This Fire Marshal Course, delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically for those who have been designated with the responsibilities of Fire Marshal or Fire Warden.  The course will look at the legal responsibilities of both the company and the individual.  By the end of this course learners will understand what their duties as a fire marshal are.  

 £68 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Join us for Get-Fit Networking: Yoga – supported by PC Consultants

Get-Fit Networking will be a series of different exercise based networking events, starting with a series of yoga sessions in March 2026.

In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. Yoga offers a moment to pause, breathe, and recharge. Our networking yoga sessions are designed to ease tension, sharpen focus, and promote a sense of calm that carries through the workday. Yoga helps businesspeople feel refreshed, motivated, and ready to perform at their best – creating a healthier, happier workplace for everyone.

We have teamed up with Ventnor Botanic Garden and their Wellbeing Centre to provide a 4-week programme, which has been supported by PC Consultants. These sessions will take place on Wednesday 4, 11, 18 & 25 March 2026 – from 7.30 – 8.30am.

IW Chamber members can book individual sessions for £5+VAT each or all 4 sessions for just £12+VAT.

Kickstart your 2026 with a different kind of networking – Book here

Friday 6 March 2026
Brading Roman Villa
7.30am – 9.30am
£18 per person

Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at Brading Roman Villa, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members.

Book here

Monday 09 March 2026
Unit S5, Branstone Business Park
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £78 +vat per person

This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that have become unconscious, and those with minor injuries. The Emergency First Aid at Work Course also looks at the responsibilities of the Emergency First Aider. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt and effective emergency first aider.

 £78 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Monday 16 March 2026
Unit S5, Branstone Business Park
9.00am – 12.30pm
IW Chamber members – £68 +vat per person

This Fire Marshal Course, delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically for those who have been designated with the responsibilities of Fire Marshal or Fire Warden.  The course will look at the legal responsibilities of both the company and the individual.  By the end of this course learners will understand what their duties as a fire marshal are.  

 £68 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Tuesday 24 March 2026
Unit S5, Branstone Business Park
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £78 +vat per person

This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that have become unconscious, and those with minor injuries. The Emergency First Aid at Work Course also looks at the responsibilities of the Emergency First Aider. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt and effective emergency first aider.

 £78 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)

This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.

Thursday 26 March 2026
Goddards Brewery, Arreton
9.30am – 4.00pm
£16 per person

Have a business idea but not sure where to start? We help new businesses take their ideas from paper into practice. Join our business seminar for start-ups and get the tools, knowledge, and confidence to bring your idea to life.

This course is suitable for those with a business idea they wish to progress, through to those who have been in business for six months. We will take you through all the various aspects that need to be considered including: Market research, cash flow forecast, tax, national insurance, VAT, making tax digital, marketing, business names, bookkeeping, insurance, social media and websites, closing with an introduction to your business plan.

The one day workshop is delivered by an experienced business mentor, in a friendly manner, allowing you to get as many questions answered as possible. You will be spending a day with other like-minded people, embarking on the same journey, with the opportunity to network and share knowledge.

When starting in business you have to wear many hats, some fit well and others need adjustment. Come along and find out which areas you might need help with.

This course will be held at Goddards Brewery, Arreton – lunch and hot drinks will be included in the £16 course fee.

This course is available for non-members.

To book a place on the course please click here.