Episode 9: Digital Resilience – Multi Factor Authentication

In this episode, Digital Resilience programme lead Lisa Gibbs and Ant Morley from Zinq IT discuss how you can protect your business using Multi-Factor Authentication.
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 […]
Episode 10: Cruise Passenger Meet & Greets

Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries and Business Programme Lead Marian Glover discuss our Cruise Passenger programme Meet & Greets with Vanessa Busfield, Portsmouth Ambassador and programme co-lead.
ActionCOACH’s Business Group Coaching set to return

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 12: Digital Resilience – Cyber-Awareness Training

In this episode, Digital Resilience programme lead Lisa Gibbs and Ant Morley from Zinq IT discuss how you can protect your business with Cyber-Awareness Training.
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 […]
Shaping launches PSA testing on International Men’s Day

International Men’s Day 2024 was the perfect day to launch our PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) tests for businesses, part of our Workplace Health & Wellbeing programme. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK with around 1 in 8 men being diagnosed in their lifetime. The key to beating it is early […]
Episode 13: Sara Woods from Solent Sky Services

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Sara Woods from our partner Solent Sky Services.
ActionCOACH announces Matt Mullins as newest Business Coach

ActionCOACH are pleased to announce that Matt Mullins, who has worked as Partnership Manager at ActionCOACH Portsmouth and Chichester for the past 5 years, has just qualified as their newest Business Coach! Matt previously ran a popular seafront restaurant, which he helped grow to be a multi-million-pound business. From managing the team to ensuring cash […]