Every month we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to network with like-minded Island businesses. It’s a great way to meet new customers and clients, to promote your business or to catch up with existing contacts.
Our monthly Friday Business Networking Breakfast is our flagship event for informal networking. Long established as a great way to meet business people over a Full English breakfast, it’s a brilliant way to connect with like-minded potential customers and clients. We’re conscious that early mornings aren’t for everyone, so look out for our lunchtime and evening events too.
Each year the Chamber traditionally delivers prestigious business events including the Business Awards, the B2B Expo and the Cowes Week BBQ and drinks party, all of which can provide opportunities for sponsorship and entertaining key clients.
Keep an eye on our listings and social media for updates on new and returning events.
You’ll need to reserve your place in advance for any of our events. If there’s a charge for the event you’ll pay in advance via Paypal. To book on any of our events please click on the relevant link which will take you to the online booking process.
These events are for Chamber members only unless otherwise specified.
april
Wednesday 3 April 2024 Ryde School 12.00pm - 2.00pm IW Chamber members - £30+vat Join the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce for a rare and exclusive networking opportunity. We are thrilled to welcome
Wednesday 3 April 2024
Ryde School
12.00pm – 2.00pm
IW Chamber members – £30+vat
Join the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce for a rare and exclusive networking opportunity. We are thrilled to welcome Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce to the Island for an exclusive opportunity to meet with members to share ideas and to hear their concerns.
Shevaun is one of the most important and influential people in UK business. At the head of the British Chambers she is the Chamber network’s representative, presenting the voice of UK business to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor. She has the ear of British business and in Whitehall she is the voice of business.
Shevaun will be joining us for a networking members lunch at Ryde School on Wednesday 3rd April. Members can enjoy a superb two course lunch served in the Dining Room at Ryde School. Attendees will then move to the theatre for a Q&A business forum hosted by the Chamber, providing an excellent opportunity for Island business leaders to engage with Shevaun.
We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity to our members as part of the Isle of Wight Chamber’s representation of the voice of Island business.
About Shevaun
Shevaun joined the British Chambers of Commerce as Director General in 2021. She joined the BCC from the Cabinet Office where she had worked for five years running the Business Partnerships team and leading the Inclusive Economy Partnership, aiming to build a stronger economy and fairer society through partnerships between government, businesses and civil society.
Prior to joining central government, Shevaun had an extensive private sector career and was at the forefront of digital innovation through her work as the Founding Director of the Academy of Digital Business Leaders and as a Director at Independents United.
Book now
Confirm your place for this rare and exclusive event, by booking your ticket here. We anticipate this will be a popular event so book early to avoid disappointment. This event is open to all IW Chamber members.
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ryde School
Ryde School, Queens Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE
12apr7:30 am9:00 amNetworking Breakfast at Briddlesford Farm
Friday 12 April 2024 Bluebells at Briddlesford 7.30am - 9.00am IW Chamber Members - £16.00 per person Non-Members - £32 per person Join us for an excellent networking opportunity in the fine setting of Bluebells
Friday 12 April 2024
Bluebells at Briddlesford
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £16.00 per person
Non-Members – £32 per person
Join us for an excellent networking opportunity in the fine setting of Bluebells at Briddlesford, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members.
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Bluebells at Briddlesford
Briddlesford Lodge Farm, Briddlesford Road, Wootton, PO33 4RY
15apr9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Monday 15 April 2024 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £74 +vat per person This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that
Monday 15 April 2024
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £74 +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.
£74 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)
This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.
(Monday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
19apr11:00 am1:00 pmSocial Media Course - Delivered by Hera Creative Design
Friday 19 April - Friday 31 May (Excluding May 10th) Spithead Business Centre Fridays, 11.00am – 1.00pm IW Chamber members - £230 +vat per person Are you feeling lost in the world of social
Friday 19 April – Friday 31 May (Excluding May 10th)
Spithead Business Centre
Fridays, 11.00am – 1.00pm
IW Chamber members – £230 +vat per person
Are you feeling lost in the world of social media marketing? Do you want to elevate your online presence but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve got you covered!
In our 6-week course, we’ll dive deep into:
✅ Crafting a killer social media strategy
✅ Creating content that resonates with your audience
✅ Navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media
✅ Understanding the big 4 social media platforms
✅ Planning
✅ Community Engagement
Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your business! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, there’s something for everyone.
This course is delivered by Hera Creative Design
(Friday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Spithead Business Centre
Spithead Business Centre, Newport Road, Sandown, PO36 9PH
24apr9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.
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.
Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.
This course is available for non-members.
(Wednesday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
may
03may7:30 am9:00 amNetworking Breakfast at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
Friday 3 May 2024 Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club 7.30am - 9.00am IW Chamber Members - £16.00 per person Non-Members - £32 per person Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at Shanklin & Sandown
Friday 3 May 2024
Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £16.00 per person
Non-Members – £32 per person
Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members.
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
Fairway, Lake, Sandown, PO36 9PR
10mayalldayIW Chamber Business Awards 2024 with WightFibre
Friday 10 May 2024 Cowes Yacht Haven BY TICKET ONLY Tickets for the IW Chamber Business Awards are now on sale. Tickets are available to nominated businesses as priority initially. Please email chamber@iwchamber.co.uk
Friday 10 May 2024
Cowes Yacht Haven
BY TICKET ONLY
Tickets for the IW Chamber Business Awards are now on sale. Tickets are available to nominated businesses as priority initially.
Please email chamber@iwchamber.co.uk
All Day (Friday)
Cowes Yacht Haven
Vectis Yard, Hight Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BD
13may9:00 am12:30 pmFire Marshal Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Monday 13 May 2024 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 12.30pm IW Chamber members - £65 +vat per person This Fire Marshal Course, delivered by Good Skills Training is a half day course designed specifically
Monday 13 May 2024
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 12.30pm
IW Chamber members – £65 +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.
£65 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)
This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.
(Monday) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
15may3:30 pm5:00 pmCoffee and Cake Networking
Wednesday 15 May 2024 Caffe Isola, Newport 3.30pm - 5.00pm IW Chamber members - FREE Non-Members - £10 Another new event for 2024 – join us for afternoon networking and a superb way to meet
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Caffe Isola, Newport
3.30pm – 5.00pm
IW Chamber members – FREE
Non-Members – £10
Another new event for 2024 – join us for afternoon networking and a superb way to meet other members informally, in the great setting of Chamber patrons Caffe Isola. If you’re new to networking, it’s a brilliant way to get started and promote your business. Bolstered by fine coffee and hot drinks, with cakes and nibbles, don’t miss Coffee & Cake, which is free to attend for IW Chamber members.
(Wednesday) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Caffe Isola
85A St James' St, Newport, PO30 1LG
22may9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.
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.
Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.
This course is available for non-members.
(Wednesday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
june
19jun9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.
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.
Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.
This course is available for non-members.
(Wednesday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
july
10julalldayIW Chamber Business Expo 2024 with WightFibre
Wednesday 10 July 2024 Ryde School, Ryde Save the date – join us for the Island’s biggest day for business-to-business networking.
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Ryde School, Ryde
Save the date – join us for the Island’s biggest day for business-to-business networking.
All Day (Wednesday)
Ryde School
Ryde School, Queens Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE
april
Wednesday 3 April 2024 Ryde School 12.00pm - 2.00pm IW Chamber members - £30+vat Join the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce for a rare and exclusive networking opportunity. We are thrilled to welcome
Wednesday 3 April 2024
Ryde School
12.00pm – 2.00pm
IW Chamber members – £30+vat
Join the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce for a rare and exclusive networking opportunity. We are thrilled to welcome Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce to the Island for an exclusive opportunity to meet with members to share ideas and to hear their concerns.
Shevaun is one of the most important and influential people in UK business. At the head of the British Chambers she is the Chamber network’s representative, presenting the voice of UK business to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor. She has the ear of British business and in Whitehall she is the voice of business.
Shevaun will be joining us for a networking members lunch at Ryde School on Wednesday 3rd April. Members can enjoy a superb two course lunch served in the Dining Room at Ryde School. Attendees will then move to the theatre for a Q&A business forum hosted by the Chamber, providing an excellent opportunity for Island business leaders to engage with Shevaun.
We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity to our members as part of the Isle of Wight Chamber’s representation of the voice of Island business.
About Shevaun
Shevaun joined the British Chambers of Commerce as Director General in 2021. She joined the BCC from the Cabinet Office where she had worked for five years running the Business Partnerships team and leading the Inclusive Economy Partnership, aiming to build a stronger economy and fairer society through partnerships between government, businesses and civil society.
Prior to joining central government, Shevaun had an extensive private sector career and was at the forefront of digital innovation through her work as the Founding Director of the Academy of Digital Business Leaders and as a Director at Independents United.
Book now
Confirm your place for this rare and exclusive event, by booking your ticket here. We anticipate this will be a popular event so book early to avoid disappointment. This event is open to all IW Chamber members.
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Ryde School
Ryde School, Queens Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3BE
12apr7:30 am9:00 amNetworking Breakfast at Briddlesford Farm
Friday 12 April 2024 Bluebells at Briddlesford 7.30am - 9.00am IW Chamber Members - £16.00 per person Non-Members - £32 per person Join us for an excellent networking opportunity in the fine setting of Bluebells
Friday 12 April 2024
Bluebells at Briddlesford
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £16.00 per person
Non-Members – £32 per person
Join us for an excellent networking opportunity in the fine setting of Bluebells at Briddlesford, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members.
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Bluebells at Briddlesford
Briddlesford Lodge Farm, Briddlesford Road, Wootton, PO33 4RY
15apr9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Monday 15 April 2024 YMCA, Shanklin 9.00am – 4.00pm IW Chamber members - £74 +vat per person This one-day course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that
Monday 15 April 2024
YMCA, Shanklin
9.00am – 4.00pm
IW Chamber members – £74 +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.
£74 +vat per person (this includes the certificate and manual)
This course is delivered by Good Skills Training.
(Monday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
19apr11:00 am1:00 pmSocial Media Course - Delivered by Hera Creative Design
Friday 19 April - Friday 31 May (Excluding May 10th) Spithead Business Centre Fridays, 11.00am – 1.00pm IW Chamber members - £230 +vat per person Are you feeling lost in the world of social
Friday 19 April – Friday 31 May (Excluding May 10th)
Spithead Business Centre
Fridays, 11.00am – 1.00pm
IW Chamber members – £230 +vat per person
Are you feeling lost in the world of social media marketing? Do you want to elevate your online presence but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve got you covered!
In our 6-week course, we’ll dive deep into:
✅ Crafting a killer social media strategy
✅ Creating content that resonates with your audience
✅ Navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media
✅ Understanding the big 4 social media platforms
✅ Planning
✅ Community Engagement
Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your business! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, there’s something for everyone.
This course is delivered by Hera Creative Design
(Friday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Spithead Business Centre
Spithead Business Centre, Newport Road, Sandown, PO36 9PH
24apr9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools
We offer new businesses the opportunity to take their ideas from paper into practice. We offer a business seminar aimed at people who are starting a business. Get the tools you need to take your idea from the drawing board to the real world.
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.
Please note there is a £5 admin fee for this course.
This course is available for non-members.
(Wednesday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ