About this Event
Maritime Solent Networking Event at , Isle of Wight
Join Maritime Solent and the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce for an engaging networking event hosted by Spinlock, one of the Solent region's most impressive maritime success stories.
Based at Three Gates Business Park on the edge of Cowes, Spinlock has grown from an innovative local business into a globally recognised manufacturer, with its life jackets, safety equipment and sailing hardware exported to customers around the world. During the event, you'll hear first-hand about the company's journey, growth and ambitions for the future.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to take a tour of Spinlock's facilities, gaining an insight into the innovation, design and manufacturing that underpin the company's international success.
We will be joined by representatives from the , who will provide an update on the development of the region's . This important strategy will set out a shared vision for economic growth, establish priorities with Government, and identify a pipeline of future investments that will support businesses, communities and key sectors across the area.
As part of the event, we also want to hear from you. Your views will help inform our understanding of the skills, recruitment and workforce challenges facing businesses today, ensuring that the priorities being developed for the region reflect the realities experienced by employers.
Delivered in partnership with the , this free event is open to businesses of all sizes and sectors. While there will be a strong maritime focus, the themes of innovation, economic growth, skills and workforce development are relevant to organisations across the wider economy.
In addition and will be speaking about how they worked together to develop a supported Skills Bootcamp in aluminium welding and fabrication to be delivered on site and which was heavily subsidised.
And, of course, there will be plenty of opportunity to network with fellow businesses, partners and stakeholders from across the Solent region.
We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an insightful and valuable event.
Event venue & nearby stays
1 Three Gates Rd, 1 Three Gates Road, Cowes, United Kingdom
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