Business News
Friday, March 5, 2010
LESS than a year after they gambled a redundancy pay out on a new business, a young couple have celebrated the opening of a new mainland shop.
Friday, March 5, 2010
THE SWEET smell of employment success has been enjoyed by a florist and its latest employee.
Top Table Florist and Kirstie Hewison are the first in Newport to benefit from the government’s Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE) scheme.
Friday, March 5, 2010
ISLAND engineers behind a radar used in the fight against the Taliban have earned praise from a senior Royal Air Force officer.
Friday, March 5, 2010
CATERING companies from across the country were on show at Medina Foodservice’s latest catering exhibition.
Friday, March 5, 2010
HUNDREDS of hoteliers, restaurateurs and caterers flocked to the third Island Expo at Cowes Yacht Haven last week.
Friday, March 5, 2010
iPhone users can now turn-on and tune-in to IW Radio at the touch of a screen.
The Island-owned station says it is proud to announce the launch of its new iPhone application developed by Gmedia.
Friday, March 5, 2010
HUNDREDS of people attended an open day for jobs at a refurbished holiday centre and organisers have praised the high calibre of hopefuls.
Friday, March 5, 2010
A PIONEERING small hybrid boat engine, developed by an Island business, has narrowly missed out on a top award.
Friday, March 5, 2010
THE recent move of headquarters for Boatshed Cowes has proved successful.
Friday, March 5, 2010
SMALL businesses on the IW now have free access to professional health advice — thanks to a new government helpline.
Friday, February 19, 2010
GAMING and internet business E-Quest has expanded, thanks to investment and IW Lottery funding.
Friday, February 19, 2010
AN ISLAND hotel is hoping to become a destination venue for vegetarians, with the launch of a new meat-free menu.
Friday, February 19, 2010
THE sixth anniversary of the Smart Training Annual Awards was marked at Quay Arts, Newport.
High Sheriff Gay Edwards presented accolades in a number of categories, as well as Employer of the Year and Learner of the Year, at a ceremony attended by many industry guests.
Friday, February 19, 2010
TECHNOLOGY which could help people around the world has been developed by an Island entreprenuer.
Friday, February 19, 2010
SEASONED actor and TV presenter Tony Robinson has underlined the importance of apprenticeships with the help of two young Islanders.