Habitat Harbour
Gavin Hodson from the Habitat Harbour team said “Artecology and City Arts Portsmouth are collaborating on an exciting new project called Habitat Harbour which is an initiative for ecological transformation in Portsmouth Harbour. They have been approached by HM Navy Base Portsmouth to help develop the harbour into the world’s most ecologically advanced MOD port […]
Business Support Service
Portsmouth Business Support Service In partnership with: Our priority is to grow Portsmouth’s economy. The Portsmouth Business Support Service (PBSS) is an opportunity to help your business to start, grow and thrive. There is a lot of free advice for businesses and organisations, however it is often difficult to know where to start. Whatever stage […]
Armed Forces Community
Armed Forces Community Led By: Kate Mizon – Veteran; Freelance Writer, Ginger Umbrellaand Andrew Moss – Veteran; Independent Consultant & Founder, Oakbridge Consulting The community of Portsmouth, and the wider area, has a history long entwined with that of the Armed Forces Community and particularly the Royal Navy. We are committed to ensuring that this legacy […]
Business Climate Action
Business Climate Action Led By: Jodi Fair – Programme Manager, Solent Business & Skills Solutions Climate change is among the greatest challenges of our time, demanding urgent, collective action. As a coastal city, Portsmouth is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, from rising sea levels and extreme weather to coastal erosion. By fostering […]
Cruise Passenger
Cruise Passenger Led By: Kate Pearce – Head of Communications & Connections, The Queens Hoteland Vanessa Busfield – Portsmouth Ambassador Our key ambition revolves around positioning Portsmouth as a preeminent cruise industry port in the UK. Leveraging the inherent richness of Portsmouth and its surrounding region, we aim to craft a world-class cruise destination, tailor-made to […]
Digital Resilience
Digital Resilience Led By: Lisa Gibbs – Director, Philip Gibbs Insurance BrokersSupported By: Steve Dimon – Director, 1st Computer Services Our vision is to empower individuals, business owners, managers, and employees across Portsmouth by equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to thrive in a digital-first society. The Digital Resilience programme seeks to […]
Workplace Health & Wellbeing
Workplace Health& Wellbeing Led By: Rachel Dare – Director of Training, Cordell Health Providing evidence-based resources to protect the health and wellbeing of employees within the Portsmouth business community. To support employers with up-to-date knowledge to help them protect their employees which in return will encourage long term success internally. Workplace Health & Wellbeing Articles Useful […]
Youth Employment
Youth Employment Led By: Jessi Wilson – Programme Facilitator – Youth Voice and Leadership, Unloc In partnership with: Portsmouth Youth Cabinet’s consultations with young people in the city revealed that 91% have never been in paid employment, and that 67% have wanted a job, but were unable to get one. They want to work, develop […]
SEND Employment & Enterprise Hub
The Employability and Enterprise Hub will engage and work with organisations that can offer the following opportunities for young people (aged 14-25) with SEND Work experience/Virtual Work Experience Vocational training Supported Internships Enterprise activities Supported Apprenticeships/Employment “Take over activities” Shop front opportunities for enterprise activities Mentoring The SEND Employment & Enterprise Hub is delivered in […]
Portsmouth Business Week
Cllr Steve Pitt, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Economic Development at Portsmouth City Council: “Portsmouth City Council are delighted to be supporting the fourth Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week. This week gives a great opportunity to showcase the strength and depth of business within the city and its outlying districts. Portsmouth’s GVA has […]