Episode 7: Jodie Goodchild and The LinkedIn Revolution

In this episode, Shaping CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Jodie Goodchild, LinkedIn for Business Trainer and author of “The LinkedIn Revolution”.
Search “LinkedIn Local Portsmouth 15” on Eventbrite to book your place at the event on 11th September.

Episode 8: Events in Portsmouth with Steff Jones

Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries and Operations Manager Steff Jones discuss recent events held in the city and take a look at those happening in the next few months.
Tickets for the Shaping Portsmouth Conference will go on sale on Thursday 12th September!

The City Alliance is Victorious!

For the third year running, Victorious Festival kindly hosted the City Alliance Showcase on the festival site.  Shaping Portsmouth is part of the City Alliance alongside Portsmouth City Council, Portsmouth Creates, Portsmouth Pride, The HIVE and, joining us for the first time this year, URBOND.  Victorious has always been about bringing people together, and the […]

Southsea Food Festival generates major boost for local economy

Southsea Food Festival 2026 generated an estimated £2.18 million in visitor spending underlining its growing role in supporting Portsmouth’s economy and tourism sector. New research shows the award-winning event attracted an estimated 57,200 visits over the weekend in July. A record 140 businesses took part in the Portsmouth 100 event, with over a third based […]

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.

Shaping Portsmouth welcomes two new partners

The Shaping Portsmouth Team are delighted to welcome Neon Numbers as a Patron and Croxtons as a Member. Neon Numbers specialise in Accountancy, Bookkeeping, Payroll and Business Consultancy services, for customers across the South Coast. Croxtons is an independent Kitchen & Tap House located in the heart of Southsea, offering craft beer, cocktails, wine and […]

Business Mentoring: Turning Experience into Impact

Most of us can point to someone who helped us in our career. Someone who shared advice, opened a door, challenged our thinking or simply gave us the confidence to take the next step. Business mentoring is a chance to do that for someone else. Through the Portsmouth Business Support Service, run jointly by Shaping […]