Island first for VIP Cottages
VIP Cottages has become the first Island-based Holiday Letting Agency to be awarded the internationally recognized marque of Quality in Tourism - Quality Accredited Agency. “We are absolutely thrilled to receive this as recognition of our commitment to offering our...
VIEWPOINT: Economic development – the ongoing conversation
Economic development - the ongoing conversation By Kevin Smith, Chief Executive, Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Last year I talked a lot about ‘economic’ development for the Isle of Wight and some of the areas that the IW Chamber is focused upon, which bring and...
Hair today, jobs tomorrow: Isle of Wight Lottery helps Jojo’s in Freshwater to grow
Jojo Green borrowed £9,000 from the Isle of Wight Lottery three years ago. A qualified hairdresser, she wanted to go into business, running her own salon in Freshwater. She’d gone straight from school to training, followed by stints at hairdressers across the Island....
Think Green in 2016
Businesses can make a difference - by doing their bit By Kevin Smith, IW Chamber Chief Executive New Year is always a time for conversations about renewal and future growth and of course it is a time of optimism. On a personal level you might be in the swing of a new...
Chamber Health invites you to become a Healthy Workplace Champion!
The IW Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Health team are holding an event on Monday 18th January at 9.00am to explain more about how your business or organisation could benefit by nominating a Healthy Workplace Champion. "We can help you to coordinate a fitter, healthier...
Early bird offer on 2016 Guide
The 2016 Isle of Wight Summer Pocket Guide is being launched with a 15% discount on advertising booked before January 22nd. Published by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce in association with Visit Isle of Wight, the Guide is the Island’s only official summer...
IW rural broadband project nearly complete
The Isle of Wight will be one of the best connected areas in the UK, at 99 per cent fibre broadband coverage by 2016, with the completion of the Island’s rural broadband project. More than 18,600 homes and businesses in mainly rural areas of the Isle of Wight now have...
Isle of Wight success at Beautiful South Awards
The Isle of Wight was well represented at last night’s Beautiful South Awards 2015. The tourism elite of South and South East England gathered at Brighton’s iconic Grand Hotel for the ceremony that recognises excellence and commitment to the tourism industry. Visit...
IW Chamber Awards 2015 winners and video
The best in Isle of Wight Business was celebrated on Friday night at the annual Isle of Wight Chamber Of Commerce Business Awards For Excellence. The prestigious event at Cowes Yacht Haven was hosted by ITV’s Simon Parkin and co-presented by the Chamber’s President...
IW Chamber Awards 2015 winners!
ISLE OF WIGHT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2015 And the winners are…. NEW BUSINESS AWARD sponsored by Glanvilles WINNER: Advanced Performance Coatings Ltd HIGHLY COMMENDED: Pirtek and Smart in Design SMALL BUSINESS AWARD sponsored by Liz Earle...
Island Business November / December 2024
