Episode 72: Love Southsea

Dave Humphries has a chaotic chat with Lulu Whitmore, founder of Love Southsea, about growing up in Portsmouth, the origins and growth of the Love Southsea Market, the Love Portsmouth pop up shop in Gunwharf Quays, and her plans for what’s coming next.

Episode 73: Odigo Driving School

Dave Humphries talks to Steve Squires, founder of Odigo Driving School, about the switch from history teacher to starting a driving school, running a local small business, his work with Models for Heroes, and some scary driving moments.

Portsmouth Grammar School offer marquee for summer corporate events

The Portsmouth Grammar School is excited to introduce a unique opportunity to host a corporate event at our stunning marquee, set within our picturesque Hilsea playing fields. For the first time, The Portsmouth Grammar School is offering the opportunity for local businesses to hire this exceptional space over the summer months.  The traditional marquee is […]

Free Lead Generation Masterclasses for Portsmouth Businesses

Since its launch last year, the Portsmouth Business Support Service, delivered in partnership with Portsmouth City Council, has supported over 200 local businesses in various ways. From workshops to one-on-one mentorship, and other provisions. The programme has made significant strides in empowering businesses across the city. This year, we’re excited to build on that success […]

Nominate your Inspirational Women of Portsmouth

  Who inspires you ? Do you know a woman in Portsmouth who inspires others through her passion, leadership, or dedication? It’s time to recognize her! Nominations are now open for the Pamodzi Creatives Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2025, and we need your help to shine a light on the amazing women making a […]

Sir Ben Ainslie to speak at the Shaping Portsmouth Conference 2025

Shaping Portsmouth are delighted to announce that Sir Ben Ainslie will be our Keynote Speaker at the Shaping Portsmouth Conference in January. Sir Ben is CEO of Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team. He is also the most successful Olympic sailor in history, with four golds and one silver medal, gained in a 16-year span from […]

ActionCOACH’s Business Group Coaching set to return

A group of men and women sat around desks in a meeting as a man presents on a screen at the front

After the success of the initial sessions, we are pleased to announce that our Business Group Coaching, provided by ActionCOACH as part of the Portsmouth Business Support Service, will be returning for another run in the last week of January 2025. This free, hands-on, two-session of coaching and two follow-up phone calls, valued at £500, is designed to […]

Episode 78: Steve Piper

CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Steve Piper, founder of Si Digital, about the business, Artificial Intelligence, and how attending the Shaping Portsmouth Conference in 2025 led to taking a PSA test, which led to a prostate cancer diagnosis.

Episode 79: International Women’s Day

This week we have a special episode for International Women’s Day, which will be on Sunday 8th March! In this episode, Charla Grant chats with Roni Edwards-Wilson from Pamodzi about her decision to pause the Inspirational Women’s Awards this year, how she’s been keeping busy, the importance of the awards, and this year’s IWD theme of Give to Gain.

Portsmouth’s Cruise Season: A Big Thank You and Exciting Plans Ahead!

What a year it’s been for the cruise season! On October 31st, we wrapped up our final cruise call, and 2024 has truly been a fantastic year for our Cruise Passenger Programme. It’s been a milestone of growth, achievement, and collaboration. Since 2019, cruise arrivals in Portsmouth have grown by an impressive 115%, highlighting the […]