Business News

Joe Robertson MP recently hosted the first Ryde Business Forum drop-in event, where over 50 local businesspeople turned out to discuss issues affecting business and the wider Ryde community. The Ryde Business Forum was set up by the East Wight...

A star-studded line-up has been announced for the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025, with WRS - and tickets are selling fast! The glittering ceremony at Cowes Yacht Haven on 9th May will be hosted by media...

From a small garage in Ryde to a 13-strong team in Newport, Isle of Wight firm Island Mobility is celebrating 60 years in business - now under the helm of the third generation of the Horton family.  The long-standing business,...

Just 6 months after a change of management The Taverners in Godshill has suddenly closed its doors. It was in September last year that Tim and Emma Foster announced that they had decided not to renew their lease on the...

WightFibre has achieved the highly respected Investors in People Gold accreditation, placing the broadband provider among a select group of organisations recognised for exceptional people management and workplace culture. The accolade signifies that WightFibre not only has strong policies in...

Established Isle of Wight firm Wight Fire & Security has been acquired by national company Churches Fire & Security, Island Echo can reveal. Based on Sandown Industrial Estate, Wight Fire Co Ltd was formed in the early 1980s, servicing and...

Staddlestones has announced that it is now the Isle of Wight’s official aftersales specialist for Vauxhall, Fiat and Abarth vehicles. It was back in January that Island Echo first reported on the Brading Road establishment's plans to take on the...

The owner of Right at Home Isle of Wight has made it to the finals of the prestigious NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2025. Vicky Butler has been shortlisted in the Woman Franchisee of the Year category alongside...

The appointment of Emma Lloyd as Family Legal Executive marks an exciting development in Glanvilles Damant’s continued commitment to expanding family law services across the Isle of Wight. Emma has longstanding ties to the firm, her first job was a...

The Bay Business Association (BBA) - a collective designed to bring businesses together and provide opportunities - is set to launch on 30th April with an event at The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary. Founded by a group of passionate and forward-thinking...