About The BBA
The Bay Business Association is more than just networking—it’s a community where businesses in The Bay, Yaverland, Sandown, Lake, Shanklin, and Luccombe thrive together.
Run by dedicated volunteers, we champion local business success, advocate for economic growth, and maintain strong connections with local representatives. Our mission is to support and create opportunities for businesses across the Bay.
Join us and be part of a dynamic organisation committed to driving positive change in our community.
BBA Committee Members
Lawrence Bates
Chair
Sally Beston
Vice Chair
Emily Davies
Treasurer
Marion Evans
Secretary
Dale Howarth
Advisor
Blake Nash
Advisor
John Yetton
Advisor
“Our mission is to seek out and drive opportunities for Bay businesses that help them to thrive. In a tough field of operations currently, collaboration is key to unlocking such opportunities and creating the momentum needed for significant change. We are really excited to meet with businesses at the launch event, tell them about the work already done and get their input and ideas for the future, to shape this association into an organization that benefits all”
Lawrence Bates, Chair of the BBA and CEO at Wildheart Trust