Tag: Business

Recognition for Solent LEP in National Maritime UK Awards

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) celebrates making the final of the Maritime UK awards for its work to secure a more prosperous and sustainable future for the Solent region. The Solent LEP is a finalist in two categories: Coastal Powerhouse – recognising organisations driving growth within a coastal community; and Clean Maritime Enabler, which […]

Building the next generation of Hovercraft in Porchester

  Griffon Hoverwork recently took a lease on premises at Trafalgar Wharf in Porchester and is looking for aluminium fabricators to work on its recent order for three new hovercraft.   Emily Howes, People Director at Griffon Hoverwork, explains: “We need skilled aluminium fabricators to construct these three crafts, and we have some great opportunities […]

Shaping Portsmouth Patron GRP Solutions Acquires Estakleen

  GRP Solutions Ltd is delighted to announce its recent acquisition of Estakleen Systems Ltd. Estakleen is a supplier of acetone replacement products including EasyClean, supplied for several years by GRP Solutions, and the previously named Estakleen 70. Our acquisition is in line with our aim to develop a more sustainable range of products including […]

UK economic boost expected as Portsmouth showcases sustainable port Masterplan

Portsmouth International Port is looking beyond its boundary as it sets out an ‘ambitious sustainable future’ following the launch of its 20-year Masterplan on Wednesday 16 February, which is expected to generate £739m in ten years. Central to the plans is a focus on green recovery, as the port outlines its commitments to sustainability in […]

Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards announce headline sponsors

The Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards have announced their headline sponsors for this year’s event: Liberty Photography, The Middle Group, and StartUp Disruptors. Pamodzi’s annual Awards celebrate Portsmouth-based individuals who make a positive impact within their communities, whatever context that may be in. The award evening marking International Women’s Day is open to men and […]

Rapala, Storm, Okuma and 13 Fishing heading for inaugural Sea Angling Classic

The Sea Angling Classic is delighted that lure manufacturing giants Rapala, along with sister predator brands Okuma, Storm and 13 Fishing are heading to this year’s Sea Angling Classic taking place in Portsmouth from 15-19 June. The brands, distributed by Normark UK, are supporting the Charter Boat category in what is set to be the […]

Find out about Crowdfunding at our free drop-in sessions

Portsmouth City Council and Shaping Portsmouth have teamed up with Crowdfunder to help make great ideas happen through a combination of match funding, expert crowdfunding coaching and events. Are you interested in crowdfunding? Not sure where to start? Join us on Tuesday 8th March, when Crowdfund Portsmouth will be hosting a free open morning at the […]

Do you want to be award-winning? The News Business Excellence Awards may be able to help!

Shaping Portsmouth Patron The News has once again, for their 20th year, announced  The News Business Excellence Awards entries are open until 28th February, so get them in quick! Businesses across the PO1- PO22 area should submit themselves into relevant categories such as ‘Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Business of the Year’. The awards are acknowledgements […]

Get involved and help MAPP plastic waste

Are you, your staff and customers concerned about plastic waste in the environment? Not sure what you can do to make a difference? Then download Jetsam and join our city wide surveys! The MAPP (Mapping Portsmouth’s Plastic) project is a world first – a city-wide plastic survey, designed to help find solutions to reduce plastic […]