Tag: Business

Solent LEP launches free events and programmes to drive the success of the creative industries

  Following its successful Championing the Solent’s Creative Industries event in March, the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced that it will be providing a range of free support programmes and events to help creative businesses in the Solent to prosper and grow. Speaking about the initiative, Anne-Marie Mountifield, Chief Executive at the Solent […]

New Commercial Director joins Wightlink

Phil Delaney has joined Wightlink as Commercial Director, following Clive Tilley’s retirement. Previously, he was Commercial Director at Great Western Railway (GWR) and held senior roles at Flybe and The Trainline.com. “With staycations remaining very popular, ferries are in a strong position to win more customers and I’m looking forward to working with colleagues to […]

Solent Freeport announced as Diamond Sponsor of Maritime UK Solent Awards

  Maritime UK Solent has announced that the Diamond Sponsor for the inaugural awards in 2022 is the Solent Freeport.  Brian Johnson, Chair of the Solent Freeport, said: “The Solent Freeport is delighted to be a major part of these inaugural awards, celebrating the success of the Solent’s maritime cluster. This sector is a significant […]

GRP Solutions appointed Airtech Distributor

    GRP Solutions is proud to announce its appointment by Airtech Advanced Materials Group as a distributor for UK and Ireland of their vacuum bagging and composite tooling materials. The range provides for resin infusion, pre-preg and hand laminating processing of all commonly used resin systems such as polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy. Kerry […]

Search underway for best SME in the South East

The search is on again to discover and recognise the South East’s best and brightest small businesses. Britain’s biggest business group the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) has launched their annual ‘FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards’ which will culminate in a regional final in Shepperton, Surrey in March 2023 followed by a national final later […]

Wetwheels is the chosen charity for regional maritime awards

  The Wetwheels Foundation is the charity partner for the first Maritime UK Solent Awards, raising awareness of its important and inspiring work, enabling disabled people to enjoy the open water barrier-free.    The charity was founded in 2011 by yachtsman, Geoff Holt MBE DL, and has helped 6,000 disabled and disadvantaged people each year to […]

South Western Railway Joins Shaping Portsmouth

Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to announce that South Western Railway has joined us as our newest Patron. South Western Railway operates over 1,500 services each weekday, employs more than 5,000 people and provides commuter inter-urban, regional and long-distance services to customers in SW London, the southern counties of England and the Isle of Wight. As […]

Equipment hire firm expands and moves into new offices in Gunwharf Quays

  An equipment hire firm is celebrating its growth as it moves into a new office in a popular city centre location. First Choice Equipment, one of the fastest-growing companies in Hampshire, has officially moved into new premises in Gunwharf Quays as part of their continued expansion. The office, which has a view of Gunwharf and as far as […]