Hampshire Business Show returns for 2021 with Karren Brady as headline speaker
The Hampshire Business Show is set to make a grand return this year after being forced to postpone due to the pandemic. The Hampshire Business Show will return on Thursday, October 14 with television personality and successful businesswoman Baroness Karren Brady, who will be headlining the show. The show is the biggest business-to-business expo in […]
CityFibre: Homeworking is here to stay, and everyone should benefit
The last twelve months have seen an astonishing shift in the working patterns of millions of Brits. At the start of 2020, a mere 6% of UK workers worked from home. Now, it’s the norm for so many of us, regardless of what sector or industry we’re in. Joint research from the universities of Cardiff […]
Portsmouth’s Mary Rose to receive £327,652 from second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
The Mary Rose in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard has received a grant of £327,652 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help the Trust’s continued recovery from the pandemic and to reopen in line with Government guidelines. More than £300 million has been awarded to thousands of cultural organisations across the country including the […]
Local businesses exceed expectations to help bridge ‘digital divide’ for disadvantaged children and vulnerable adults
Shaping Portsmouth is delighted to announce that donations to our Bridging Portsmouth’s Digital Divide programme have exceeded all expectations, helping us to continue delivering on our vision of making Portsmouth the No.1 City in which to learn. The programme is aimed at helping the City’s disadvantaged children and vulnerable adults to gain access to education […]
Wednesday 15th April 2026: Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum
Wednesday 15th April 2026 Shaping Portsmouth’s biannual Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum returns for Spring. We’d love you to join us for our 6-monthly update, exciting speakers and networking at the Royal Maritime Hotel. Agenda TBA. This is an invitation-only event. If you would like to find out more, please contact Steff Jones, Operations Manager, at […]
Wednesday 21st October 2026: Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum
Wednesday 21st October 2026 Shaping Portsmouth’s biannual Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum returns for the Autumn edition. We’d love you to join us for our 6-monthly update, exciting speakers and networking at Portsmouth Grammar School. Agenda TBA. This is an invitation-only event. If you would like to find out more, please contact Steff Jones, Operations Manager, […]
Wednesday 8th October 2025: Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum
Wednesday 8th October 2025 Shaping Portsmouth’s biannual Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum returns for the Autumn edition on Wednesday 8th October. We’d love you to join us for our 6-monthly update, exciting speakers and networking at the new look Victory Suite at Fratton Park. Topics for this Autumn edition include: Is community cohesion going backward in […]
Tuesday 31st October 2023: Funding and Finance Roadshow – for business innovation and growth
09:30 to 14:00 Funding and finance is often crucial in medium to long term business plans. There are many options available across equity funding, debt funding and grants. Each comes with its own pros and cons and some may be more suitable to your business than others both in terms of the intended use of […]
Wednesday 5th November 2025: Trustees’ Week 2025 | Celebrating Portsmouth’s Changemakers
Charity Support Network Trustees’ Week 2025 | Celebrating Portsmouth’s Changemakers 10:00-11:00 @ Lower Ground Floor, Central Library Trustees’ Week is held between 3rd – 7th November and is our chance to celebrate the incredible contribution of nearly one million trustees across the UK, people who give their time, energy and expertise to help charities flourish. […]
Thursday 20th November 2025: ActionCOACH Group Coaching
Portsmouth Business Support Service In partnership with: 09:00 – 13:00, Portsmouth Guildhall 📍HOW TO FIND US Book your place The Portsmouth Business Support Service Team and ActionCOACH Portsmouth have partnered to offer a unique opportunity for local businesses to grow and thrive. This free, hands-on, session of coaching and two follow-up phone calls, valued at £500, is designed to provide practical strategies for […]