2006 News Archive
Isle of Wight firms learn to protect the value of intellectual property
Monday, December 18, 2006
Fifteen Isle of Wight businesses received a free introduction to protecting and capitalising on the value of their designs and inventions at a seminar hosted at the Innovation Centre by The Isle of Wight Enterprise Hub. In a world of constantly evolving products, the inherent value of an idea or a design is often underestimated, but it is what sets the great businesses apart from the rest. Isla...
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750 people "have a go" at White Air 2006
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Isle of Wight Extreme sports businesses received a huge boost this weekend, as more than 750 people tried out adventure sports at White Air and 1000’s more turned up to watch.
Local instructors are expecting around a 20% take up on courses following the free taster sessions (based on last years experience) which would mean around 150 new customers from this year’s ev...
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Isle of Wight Economic Partnership celebrates achievements
Thursday, September 28, 2006
IWEP held an event to celebrate its 10th anniversary and the success of projects that have been carried out in this time.
Approximately 150 guests attended, including Cllr Andy Sutton, Leader of IWC, Andrew Turner MP, members of the Isle of Wight Council, businesses, projects leaders and members of the Isle of Wight media.
The evening followed a “Parkinso...
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Two Island Firms Win Major Aerospace Research Contract with DTi
Monday, September 25, 2006
Isle of Wight companies are leading the way in aircraft wing technology, securing research contracts that will help develop the next generation of lighter, more fuel efficient planes.
Enabling Technologies and GKN Aerospace have both landed parts of important government contracts to research and develop new processes for a new generation of more efficient, lighter and lower cost...
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Isle of Wight businesses meet national journalists
Monday, September 4, 2006
Island businesses met journalists from leading national magazines, including the Financial Times, to promote job opportunities to educated and skilled Engineering Graduates.
Many local businesses report difficulties recruiting graduates and scientists, so a Journalist visit was organised - to illustrate and promote the fantastic career opportunities and great lifestyle the Isle ...
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Exciting plans released for the Bay area
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Today plans have been released for the Bay area which will help the Business community and local people; bringing investment and facilities, developing more profitable markets and increasing job opportunities for local people.
The Isle of Wight Economic Partnership co-ordinate the Bay Regeneration project, which represents the interests of the area, and works with the Council, T...
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Inspire at Learning & Guidance Event
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The Isle of Wight Economic Partnership, exhibiting through their Inspire project, illustrated a range of opportunities that exist on the Isle of Wight at this year’s Island Learning and Guidance Event. Cowes High School was this year’s host for the event, aimed at encouraging people of all ages to find out more about education, training and career opportunities. The event was pro...
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IWEP helps promote your jobs
Wednesday, July 5, 2006
The Isle of Wight Economic Partnership (IWEP) is on a mission to assist local businesses in getting the calibre of staff they demand, by helping to remove common preconceptions about the Island, and attracting new skilled employees.
Mike King, Managing Director of the IWEP said “From research carried out last year, we have identified a number of myths about the Island whic...
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Cowes High win Inspire Challenge in Round the Island Race
Monday, June 5, 2006
Team Cowes High School is elated after their triumph in winning the Inspire High School Challenge for the second year in a row. The Cowes Team crossed the finish line at 17:36:46, in first position out of the four high schools and the Isle of Wight College teams taking part. Cowes team were in overall 26th position out of the 40 boats taking part in the Sports boat class in the 75th JP Morgan A...
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