WightKarting races past 50000 mark
It’s a major milestone for WightKarting - the Ryde based go-karting track now has 50,001 members. The celebrations also mark four years of investment since the track opened in 2014. Each year since WightKarting opened, they’ve offered customers the chance to...
Island Tea & Coffee Co. partners with Morrisons
Morrisons customers in Newport and Lake are now able to buy freshly roasted coffee beans from The Island Tea & Coffee Co. It’s the first supermarket to stock the coffee, roasted in Rookley, with three varieties of single origin beans on offer. “We are sure...
New qualification for WP’s Lorraine
WP Recruitment & HR Ltd are celebrating the newest member of their team passing the Recruitment and Employment qualifications in Recruitment Practice. Lorraine King joined WP in April 2017, having relocated back to the Island with her family and has spent the last...
GALLERY: IWChamber Networking Breakfast at Liz Earle
Isle of Wight Chamber members are well connected! Thanks to Liz Earle for welcoming more than 70 members to the Bistro at the Greenhouse on Nicholson Road in Ryde. Can you spot yourself or a business contact in our gallery? [gallery...
Return of The Skill Exchange Event with Desk Digital
After the success of their first skill exchange event in November, Desk Digital, a search engine optimisation agency on the Isle of Wight, has announced a second event with an all new line-up of digital talent. Join them on Thursday 29 March at No64 in Ryde from...
Seaview Hotel offers “electric sightseeing”
Guests at the Seaview Hotel are being given the opportunity to explore the Island by electric bike. The Electric Sightseeing package offers a car-free way to travel the Island and is supported by the Isle of Wight Council. The Seaview Hotel was one of three businesses...
Hovertravel adds services at morning peak commuter times
Hovertravel commuters are benefiting from a wider timetable with extra services. The cross-Solent operator’s early morning timetable now includes a 0630 & 0700 from Ryde and 0645 & 0715 from Southsea on every weekday (excluding bank holidays). Managing...
BCC: migration figures no cause for celebration
Commenting on the migration statistics for the year to September 2017, published today by the ONS, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “These figures are no cause for celebration. At a time when businesses in every part of...
Kevin Smith to retire as IW Chamber Chief Executive
Kevin Smith has announced his retirement as the Chief Executive of the IW Chamber of Commerce. After 17 years in the role he will be retiring from June 2018. During his period of office, Kevin has established and developed arguably one of the most progressive business...
Meet Peter our latest 5k Isle of Wight Lottery winner!
Congratulations to Peter who has won £5,000 on the Isle of Wight Lottery! Peter has been playing the Isle of Wight Lottery since 2006. Since its inception the Lottery has helped to create or sustain more than 2,000 jobs. “It’s feels fantastic to win,” Peter says. “I’m...