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The Isle of Wight is host to a wide variety of businesses and we love to celebrate their success.

As well as farming and agriculture, tourism and manufacturing, the Isle of Wight is fast becoming home to new technologies and online businesses.

Tourism conference at Par Resorts Thorness:

14, November 2019·4 min read

Learn what digital and accessibility can do for your business at the Visit Isle of Wight Tourism Conference

If you're a BID levy payer, it's well worth heading to the Visit Isle of Wight tourism conference, where you'll hear from a number of speakers on subjects such as cyber security and accessibility. There'll also be a chance to take part in a Q&A, as well as specialist workshops

11, November 2019·2 min read

Would Portsmouth’s chargeable clean air zone have an impact on you or your business?

Plans for a chargeable Clean Air Zone in Portsmouth have been taken to the next stage. Would the introduction of charges affect you or your business?

8, November 2019·1 min read

Royal boost for Isle of Wight tomato innovator

The Prince showed a keen interest in the sustainability measures the Arreton nursery has in place, such as harvesting rainwater to irrigate the crop and utilizing all-natural waste with the onsite composting facility

7, November 2019·2 min read

Sassy Isle of Wight film company giving people a voice

This sassy duo invite you to their re-launch party on Saturday night where you'll be able to find out more about Sassy Isle of Wight, Connecting Communities through Film and Creativity

IW College International Team receiving their award

31, October 2019·3 min read

‘Highly Commended’ International Business of the Year Award for Isle of Wight College department

The International Department at Isle of Wight College is internationally recognised and involved in some excitingly innovative projects. Well done to all involved for this award

john allen sworn in as chamber president

31, October 2019·1 min read

New President for IW Chamber of Commerce

The new President says that whatever happens with Brexit, the business environment will change, and the Chamber will to be there to help members adapt to the new circumstances

30, October 2019·6 min read

Bumper number of Isle of Wight businesses named in tourism awards

The Beautiful South Awards, organised by Tourism South East, recognise the best across the region in a number of categories, and Isle of Wight businesses are a strong presence across the board

28, October 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s Mermaid Gin bottle ‘perfect at every possible level’ say Design Awards’ judges

It's not just Islanders who love the new Mermaid Gin bottle, the judges of the International 2019 Design Awards thought it was a worthy winner too

25, October 2019·1 min read

It’s World Pasta Day – share your favourite pasta dish and where to have it?

If you weren't already hungry, this end of the week piece of trivia might have your mouth watering

Shane Richie and Laura Miller from Away Resorts

25, October 2019·1 min read

Shane Ritchie gives Isle of Wight a thumbs up – on TV in November

Shane Ritchie filmed the Isle of Wight episode in July this year, enjoying a four-night stay in Whitecliff Bay. He was so impressed he returned with his family

Best Rural Tourism Business winner Tallulah Shepherdly from Nettlecombe Farm. Rural Business Awards, South East Ceremony. Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, Kent (

25, October 2019·3 min read

Isle of Wight farm-stay wins prestigious award and heads to National final

Congratulations to Nettlecombe Farm, who will now go on to represent the South East at the national final in February 2020

Nellie, the Final Straw Solent's plastic collecting fish

24, October 2019·1 min read

Final Straw Solent’s giant fish is at ferry terminal collecting inflatables

Nellie will be collecting unwanted inflatables between Friday 25th and Thursday 31st October at Wightlink's Portsmouth terminal so they can come to the Isle of Wight and be made into bags by Wyatt & Jack

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