20-05-2025
County Press becomes Bronze Patron of the IW Chamber of Commerce
The Isle of Wight County Press is proud to have become a Bronze Patron member of the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce.
The newspaper is the longest serving member of the chamber, having been founded in 1884 and delivering trusted Island news ever since.
It has joined an exclusive list of other Island businesses, which will meet regularly to share ideas, connect with each other and enjoy expert-led discussions and social events.
Chamber CEO Steven Holbrook said: 'We are really pleased to welcome the County Press to the IW Chamber's Bronze Patron Scheme.
"As our longest serving members, it's great to have them involved in this progressive group of like-minded businesses.
"We very much hope they get as much benefit as those already part of the scheme.'
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County Press editor Lori Little said: "We are excited to get more involved in the chamber, having been a member for decades and sponsoring the game element of the annual business awards for many years.
"The CP is riding high as the country's biggest selling local weekly newspaper and the Island's top website for news, as well as being shortlisted as one of the best newspapers at the recent Newspaper Awards. We are thrilled to now elevate our membership of the chamber to become Bronze Patrons."
Other Bronze Patron businesses include Caffe Isola, Lifeline Alarms and Security Services, Luccombe Hall, Nosy, Powered Now, Pinnacle Suites, RPL Construction, Top Mops and Blackgang Chine.
