Isle of Wight business – It’s not just tourism

Iain MacKinnon, Secretary to the Maritime Skills Alliance, shares his views on the issue of seaside towns and the wider maritime economy, focusing especially on the Isle of Wight.

At the prestigious awards held in Somerset, of the 16 classes, cows and bulls from the Briddlesford Lodge Farm Herd won seven, and took reserve in six classes.

It's been happening around the world for sometime, but this is the first Goatober to take place on the Isle of Wight, raising awareness of goat meat, milk, cheese and fudge produced on the Island.

Manager of the nursery said, "it's such a privilege and we are all delighted to have been recognised for all of our hard work."

The award recognises those who have set an outstanding example to others and made contributions in the areas of maritime safety, training, efficiency, welfare, and saving lives at sea.

The MP said that companies like GKN Aerospace help the Isle of Wight raise its profile on the international stage.

A huge well done to Nao Utsumi for pulling off yet another successful Vintage Boot Sale, the proceeds of which will go to fund creative classes for young Islanders at the primary school.

Many congratulations to the Isle of Wight's Goodleaf Tree Climbing who have been selected as one of this year’s ‘Small Biz 100’ and will be in the national spotlight in October.

Isle of Wight business Wyatt and Jack were live on The One Show last night, flying the flag for the Island and sustainable living.

The small, but growing business based in Ryde on the Isle of Wight appears today on the BBC's main UK news site.

There are less than two weeks to enter the competition to promote IW shops and "show everyone what the Island has to offer", says the MP.