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Friday, August 20, 2010
New owners revamp popular nightspot

New owners revamp popular nightspot

AS IT was one of the Island’s best-known night spots and the venue that kicked-off the Island cafe/bar trend, it came as a surprise to many when Joe’s in Ryde went to administration last year.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Brand helps firms to be eco-friendly

Brand helps firms to be eco-friendly

ENTRPRENEURS Rob and Martin Drake-Knight, who founded award-winning eco clothing brand Rapanui, have launched a wholesale company encouraging businesses to be more eco-friendly.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Green scheme’s good impression

Green scheme’s good impression

A SCHEME to generate green energy at homes in Chale has attracted international attention.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Website gives business the top spot

Website gives business the top spot

A TRAVEL business has been celebrating after discovering it was rated number one on the Island in its category.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Chamber stalwarts are recognised

Chamber stalwarts are recognised

ISLAND businesses have been acknowledged for their long membership of the IW Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Industry.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Officially best for training

Officially best for training

HTP, the Newport-based training firm, has been recognised as one of the best in the country by Ofsted.
The education inspectors have praised the company for its work-based learning schemes in the hospitality industry, including them in a recent report on outstanding training providers.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Groomers have skills off pat

Groomers have skills off pat

A BOOMING grooming business, up for two national awards, has said it hopes to take on more staff.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Business blooms under canvas

Business blooms under canvas

AN ISLAND company proved it can fill a big gap in the market at one of the most prestigious events in the world.
Friday, August 6, 2010

Little Gloster, big heritage

THEIR grandparents ran one of Cowes’s best known hotels and restaurants in the 1960s and 70s and now two brothers are hoping to carve out their own reputation in the business.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Eleonora's mast in time

Eleonora's mast in time

MAST-makers worked 23-hour days to come to the aid of a vessel taking part in this year’s Westward Cup.
Friday, August 6, 2010
It's a merchandising gift for Island's furry friends

It's a merchandising gift for Island's furry friends

BUSINESSES can back a conservation effort to protect Island red squirrels, thanks to a new merchandise package.
Monday, July 26, 2010

Slow but steady growth predicted

NEW figures estimate Island manufacturing businesses could grow by three per cent by 2012.
According to the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), 41 per cent of manufacturing firms in the South East expected to see a rise in orders in the next three months.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Local fare top of menu at ‘Royal’ cafe

Local fare top of menu at ‘Royal’ cafe

THERE is now a royal touch to the cafe at Ventnor Botanic Garden.
Ventnor’s prestigious Royal Hotel has taken over the catering franchise at the garden and the newly refurbished Royal Garden Cafe will now feature an inventive menu using locally-sourced and seasonal produce.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Star rating for cake venture

Star rating for cake venture

WHAT started as a childhood hobby has turned into a dream business for one woman, who has had plenty to celebrate just one month after opening.
Monday, July 26, 2010

£40,000 prize in climate contest

SMALL Island businesses with innovative ideas about tackling climate change have been invited to enter a competition with a top prize of £40,000.