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 […]
Young people invited to explore Solent LEP’s Careers and Skills Hub for options after exam results day
With this year’s GCSE and A Level exam results about to be revealed, Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is inviting students to explore its Careers and Skills Hub to find inspiration for their next step forward. The Solent LEP hub offers useful support and information about career paths, job hunting skills and upskilling opportunities. It’s […]
The future’s bright for Portsmouth as solar project hits major milestone
The installation of a ground-breaking solar and battery system at Portsmouth International Port has reached a major milestone. The scheme, managed by Portsmouth City Council’s in-house energy services team and installed by Custom Solar, has seen 2660 solar panels installed ready for the next stage of the project. The project began in February 2022 […]
Abri and Rexel supporting Apprentices across Portsmouth with new partnership
Working together, our partners Abri and Rexel Portsmouth are supporting Apprentices across Portsmouth, with Rexel providing a number of their new Apprentices with tool kits to help start their work placements within Abri. Earlier this year, Abri, an award-winning organisation providing more than 38,000 homes and assets in the south and southwest of England, announced its three main […]
A day of Start Up and SME support with our Start Up and Thrive and Crowdfund Portsmouth Programmes
Join us on Tuesday the 13th of September 2022 for a day of start-up and SME support with our Start-up and Thrive and Crowdfund Portsmouth programmes at Corner Collective Art Gallery, Southsea, PO4 OJS Start the day with an insight into our Start-Up and Thrive programme with programme lead David Patterson, from 8.30 am to 10 am. With an informative agenda […]
New haulage service at Portico gets cargoing
International cargo operator Portico is now able to manage goods from ship to shore and throughout the UK’s road network, thanks to the launch of its brand new haulage service. A fleet of eight HGVs, complete with a wide range of trailers, are ready to transport containers, break bulk and project cargo from any […]
Attis joins Shaping Portsmouth as our newest Associate
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to welcome Attis as our newest Associate. Attis is a company which provides principal designer services and support to a wide range of projects and infrastructure from docks and jetties to warehouses and workshops, Attis has experience in the operation and maintenance of assets and systems in some of the highest-risk […]