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 businesses and watching presentations from companies like IFPL, Vikoma, the NHS and Red Funnel. The final speech came from Island athlete Louis Attrill who inspired students with the story of how his team took gold for rowing at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. The event was hosted by the Chamber’s Tom Stroud and included a careers fair attended by Island businesses and training providers including Jobcentre Plus, Isle of Wight College, HTP Training, Care Learning Centre, SMART Training & Recruitment and UKSA.
Events
april
15apr9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Tuesday 15 April 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 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
Event Details
Tuesday 15 April 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
22apr10:30 am12:30 pmMembers Exclusive Robin Hill Tour
Event Details
Tuesday 22 April 2025 Robin Hill, Downend 10.30am - 12.30pm IW Chamber Members - FREE Join us for a free, IW Chamber, members-only tour of Robin Hill. We will hear from CEO Lee Priddle
Event Details
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Robin Hill, Downend
10.30am – 12.30pm
IW Chamber Members – FREE
Join us for a free, IW Chamber, members-only tour of Robin Hill. We will hear from CEO Lee Priddle on their journey to create the ‘all-new’ Robin Hill Adventure Park.
The Robin Hill Partnership, owned by local businessmen Lee Priddle and John Smith, has spent the last seven months investing in the Island adventure park which opens in time for Easter with over 15 brand new attractions for the 2025 season including real mini diggers, an 18-hole crazy golf course, an electric boat safari and an indoor ice rink.
CEO Lee says: “After falling in love with Robin Hill, we couldn’t be more excited about opening this beautiful park and sharing it with the people of the Isle of Wight and our mainland visitors. We’ve been doing a lot of shopping and hope everyone is as delighted as us with the result!”
There will be tea, coffee & pastries on arrival and members will be given a guided tour of the park!
Please Note – due to limited availability for this tour, we will be limiting bookings to 2 per company.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Robin Hill
Robin Hill, Downend Rd, Downend, England PO30 2NU
24apr9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ
may
02may7:30 am9:00 amNetworking Breakfast at Alzheimer Café
Event Details
Friday 2 May 2025 Alzheimers Café, Parklands, Park Road, Cowes 7.30am - 9.00am IW Chamber Members - £18 per person Non-Members - £36 per person Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at the Alzheimers
Event Details
Friday 2 May 2025
Alzheimers Café, Parklands, Park Road, Cowes
7.30am – 9.00am
IW Chamber Members – £18 per person
Non-Members – £36 per person
Join us for an excellent networking opportunity at the Alzheimers Café at Parklands in Cowes, with a hot breakfast and a great start to the business day, networking with other Chamber members.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location
Alzheimers Café
Alzheimers Café, Parklands, Park Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7LZ
05may9:00 am12:30 pmFire Marshal Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Monday 5 May 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 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
Event Details
Monday 5 May 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
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.
Time
(Monday) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
09mayalldayIW Chamber Business Awards 2025
Event Details
Friday 9 May 2025 Cowes Yacht Haven Dress code: Black Tie BY TICKET ONLY £125+vat per ticket £1200+vat table of 10 £1440+vat table of 12 Tickets for the IW Chamber Business Awards 2025 in association with WRS
Event Details
Friday 9 May 2025
Cowes Yacht Haven
Dress code: Black Tie
BY TICKET ONLY
£125+vat per ticket
£1200+vat table of 10
£1440+vat table of 12
Tickets for the IW Chamber Business Awards 2025 in association with WRS Systems are now on sale. Tickets are available to nominated businesses as priority initially.
Please email chamber@iwchamber.co.uk
Time
All Day (Friday)
Location
Cowes Yacht Haven
Vectis Yard, Hight Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BD
12may9:00 am4:00 pmEmergency First Aid at Work Course – Delivered by Good Skills Training
Event Details
Monday 12 May 2025 YMCA, Shanklin 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
Event Details
Monday 12 May 2025
YMCA, Shanklin
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.
Time
(Monday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
YMCA
Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6HU
21may3:30 pm5:00 pmCoffee and Cake Networking
Event Details
Wednesday 21 May 2025 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
Event Details
Wednesday 21 May 2025
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.
Time
(Wednesday) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Caffe Isola
85A St James' St, Newport, PO30 1LG
22may9:30 am4:00 pmRed Funnel Business Start Up Course
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Time
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce
Unit S1, Branstone Business Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight, PO36 0EQ