IW CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS 2023 in association with WightFibre Get ready for the Island’s most prestigious awards on May 12th 2023 Entries open soon for the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, which will be presented at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday May...

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has sent the Prime Minister a Business Manifesto to get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s economic recovery. Businesses are the very bedrock of the economy but currently face a host of challenges which...

With energy bills in the news, businesses of all sizes are keeping a close eye on how much they’re using day to day. We know that small business owners are working flat out to keep their business running and might not think they have the time - or brain space - to...

Reacting to the PM’s resignation, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “Following weeks of chaos and uncertainty, the Prime Minister has resigned. Her resignation means the UK now faces even greater uncertainty, just as it stands on the cusp of a...

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has a new President. Jonathan Thornton, the managing director of PC Consultants, was formally sworn into the role at the Chamber’s AGM on Friday 7th October 2022 at the New Holmwood Hotel in Cowes. Jonathan succeeds John Allen in...

Four in ten (39%) businesses believe their profitability will reduce over the next 12 months Fewer businesses are reporting increased sales; only 33% of firms reported increased domestic sales, down from 41% last quarter. Measures for inflation remain at record...

Project Seagrass: Island businesses back environmental research and restoration effort Project Seagrass is building momentum on the Isle of Wight, with the support of major sponsors and keen volunteers from the business community. Project Seagrass is a non-profit...

Don’t let the temperatures mean soaring energy usage for your business This summer we faced scorching temperatures across the UK and Europe. The heatwave had a real impact on businesses who have seen energy usage increase with the need for additional air conditioning...

“The IW Lottery loan gave us the confidence to step up” Brightbulb Design’s new era of rapid growth and expansion was kickstarted by a £20,000 loan from the Isle of Wight Lottery in 2019 At the start of 2019 Brightbulb Design was definitely a small business. Founded...

How Firms Can Tackle The Rising Cost of Doing Business We’re all now familiar with the cost of living crisis - how households are struggling to keep up with bills and afford the rapidly rising cost of food, fuel and other essentials. But there’s another crisis,...