Episode 28: Portsmouth Water
In this episode, our Operations Manager Steff Jones talks to Matt Hamilton, Chief Customer Officer at Portsmouth Water, about the organisation, upcoming changes to billing, and their future plans for engagement in the city.
Episode 29: Veterans Outreach Support
In this episode, Community Programme Lead Kirsty Hill talks to Ian Millen and Wendy Pearson from Veterans Outreach Support about the organisation and what services they offer.
A new collaboration launches The Marketing Agency
One of the most frequent requests for support we get from businesses approaching Portsmouth Business Support Service is around marketing. So, we are excited to say we have now signed an agreement to set up a new collaboration between Portsmouth City Council, the University of Portsmouth and ourselves to help local small businesses. We’re working […]
The Shaping Team continues to grow!
Shaping Portsmouth are pleased to announce that Chloe Ashby has joined the team in the role of Office Administrator, and Becca Mott has come on board as our Social Media Co-Ordinator. Chloe first joined us in July last year on a Supported Internship from HSDC, assisting us with IT-related tasks, from basic troubleshooting to CRM […]
Episode 30: The Business Consultancy Project
In this episode Steff Jones, our Operations Manager, is discussing the University of Portsmouth’s Business Consultancy Project, and how it can help local businesses, with Abigail Norman, Sailesh Pun, and Gus Kapleris who worked with Shaping Portsmouth on a consultancy project last year.
Brasserie Blanc becomes a Shaping Portsmouth partner
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to welcome Brasserie Blanc as our newest Member. Sea, the sites & shopping – BB Portsmouth in Gunwharf Quays is the perfect destination for the whole family. Whether you are dropping by after a spot of shopping or before setting off for adventures to the Isle of Wight, we look forward […]
Episode 31: Joe Taffurelli
In this episode Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries talks to Joe Taffurelli, Chief Operating Officer at Liquid Friday, about his journey from studying at the University of Portsmouth to his current position, the rise of Liquid Friday and their contributions to the city, and just what exactly is an umbrella company?
Episode 32: Pompey in the Community
In this episode Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries chats with Clare Martin MBE, CEO of Pompey in the Community, about the charity, their work, and the John Jenkins Stadium.
Operation: Shaping Forces is a success
Last month, we had the pleasure of supporting Armed Forces Community Programme Leads Andy Moss and Kate Mizon host the first annual Shaping Forces event in the Royal Maritime Hotel. The Armed Forces Community within Portsmouth is crucial in shaping our city and forms a major part of our community. The Shaping Forces programme is […]
Episode 34: Retrain Your Brain
In this episode Shaping Portsmouth’s Operations Manager Steff Jones talks to Julie Gordon, Mindset Manager from Retrain Your Brain, about the business, mindfulness, and mind health around menopause, perimenopause, and Long Covid.