Talking Business: Read this month's Island Business column from Kevin Smith, Isle of Wight Chamber Of Commerce Chief Executive  At the Chamber we want to focus and encourage a wide range of industry sectors to help grow and develop the Isle of Wight’s economy. We...

“We are the ideal solution to help you deal with your facility needs, letting you concentrate on your business,” says Josh Matthews, managing director of Island Facility Services. His company is based on Newport’s Dodnor industrial estate, sharing a location with...

The Isle of Wight Council has published draft area action plans for public consultation, covering the areas of Medina Valley, Ryde and The Bay. The draft plans can be found on the council’s website at www.iwight.com/aap, at the receptions at Seaclose offices and...

Island IT company Webucate 2000 has delivered a new teacher vacancy software system that could save schools and education authorities millions of pounds. Oxford Teacher Services commissioned the Newport based company to develop TeachVac, a free service to schools and...

Solent LEP Helps Island Business Relocate for Future Growth Island business Solent Composite Systems Ltd has relocated to new premises in Cowes with the help of a £75,000 grant from the Solent LEP's Bridging the Gap impact fund. Solent Composite Systems Ltd (SCS), who...

The Isle of Wight Health and Safety Group has been judged the best Safety Group in the UK. Steve Porter, the group’s President, received the award at a ceremony at Cowes Yacht Haven. Matthew McKeown from Occupational Health at St Mary’s Hospital presented the Alan...

Gin and vodka distilled on the Island could make the ideal Christmas gift – for the first time ever. Conrad Gauntlett of Rosemary Vineyard has teamed up with renowned Island brewer Xavier Baker to launch a new range of products which will also include Apple Pie...

The shortlist for the 2015 Chamber Of Commerce Business Awards For Excellence has been announced, with businesses of all sizes and sectors receiving nominations. There are three nominations each for Betapak, In2action, Liz Earle and RFEL, with double nominations for...

Can your business benefit from a match-funded grant to help your employees travel in a sustainable way? The Isle Of Wight Chamber Of Commerce has teamed up with Community Action to encourage businesses to change the way they think about business transportation and how...

Your Future has been hailed a resounding success, with hundreds of Island young people attended the job fair to learn more about careers options. The event was a partnership between the Isle of Wight Council, the Isle of Wight College and the Isle of Wight Chamber of...