Island retailer thankful after being crowned UK’s favourite local business
Isle of Wight home, DIY and garden retailer W. Hurst & Son has taken the top spot in a nationwide search to find the UK’s favourite local business A commitment to traditional values has seen a historic Isle of Wight retailer crowned as Britain’s favourite local...
No Signs of Business Recovery – BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q4 2022
After significant declines across all business conditions tracked by the BCC in Q3, most indicators have stabilised at a low level. Profitability confidence remains at Covid-crisis levels; only one in three (34%) businesses believe their profits will increase over...
A Christmas message from Steven Holbrook, IW Chamber’s Chief Executive
On behalf of the team at the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce I would like to wish our members and all Island businesses a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. I hope that in 2022 your business has managed to recover some ground as we left the pandemic...
IW Chamber Business Awards 2023 in association with WightFibre
Get ready for the Island’s most prestigious awards on 12th May 2023 ENTRIES ARE OPEN for the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, which will be presented at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday 12th May 2023. The event celebrates the best in Island business,...
Putting local business at the heart of Christmas
Isle of Wight council are encouraging Islanders to show their support for their favourite local businesses this Christmas - by purchasing a Wight Gift Card. Over 130 Island businesses accept the Wight Gift Card and it’s proven popular with customers and businesses...
Local insurer’s support for OSEL Enterprises helps build community resilience
NFU Mutual Agents and their staff at the local Isle of Wight agency recently nominated local charity OSEL Enterprises, to receive a donation of more than £6,300 from NFU Mutual’s national £1.92million ‘Agency Giving Fund’. The leading rural insurer has launched this...
Isle of Wight Distillery in high spirits after achieving B Corp status
First business on Isle of Wight to gain accreditation The Isle of Wight Distillery, producers of high quality and hand-crafted spirits, Mermaid Gin and Mermaid Salt Vodka, is delighted to announce today, that it has received B Corp certification from non-profit...
TAPNELL FARM LAUNCHES FIRST WEEKEND WELLNESS RETREAT
Early-bird prices available until 15 December The opportunity to escape the demands of a busy life and enjoy a weekend of wellness, fitness and relaxation in the beautiful countryside setting of Tapnell Farm on the Isle of Wight, is now available for the first time,...
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...
Award-winning technology company does it again
Island based technology company Innovative Physics has won another award for its innovative work at this year’s Made in the South East Awards. The Shanklin based company, a world-renowned research and development company specialising in sensor technology, artificial...