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The Natural Choice

16 Jun 2010

The Isle of Wight Economic Partnership (IWEP) and the Island 2000 Trust announced today (Wednesday 16 June) they are to merge, a combination that will create a unique economic and environmental partnership. As a result of the merger, a new company has been established and will trade under the name, Natural Enterprise.

The official launch took place at Bluebell’s Cafe at Briddlesford Farm and was supported by local businesses and agencies including the NFU, AONB, CLA, Christopher Scott, Wood End Enterprises and the Isle of Wight Council.

Image from left: Geoff Hughes (Wood End Enterprises), Brian Friend (Chairman), Lynn Clarke (Vice Chair), Graham Biss (Managing Director) and Ian Boyd (Head of Environment)

Brian Friend, Chairman of Natural Enterprise said “this is a positive move for both companies that will accelerate our strategy to make a beneficial impact on the Isle of Wight by addressing the combined needs of the Island’s economy and its environment.”

As a company Natural Enterprise will provide a wide range of services, both locally and regionally; from their environmental consultancy service, economic development work, project delivery through to managing funding programmes.

Lynn Clarke, vice Chairman of Natural Enterprise said “This merger is a logical step that creates a wealth of opportunity and will enhance and the range of work we do. Our team combines a wide range of expertise to deliver practical solutions for our clients”.

In addition to the clear benefits of two highly complementary organisations, Natural Enterprise’s profits are reinvested for the sole benefit of the Isle of Wight, its communities and countryside and will continue to make a positive difference to the communities by contributing their resource and expertise.