Thousands flock to Guildhall Squared Festival in celebration of city’s Centenary!

From 5 – 10 May, thousands of people came together in the heart of the city to celebrate 100 years of Portsmouth’s city status as part of a brand-new festival, Guildhall Squared. The Guildhall Squared Arts Festival saw a giant festival tent in Guildhall Square come to life with a wide variety of performances, events, activities, […]
Episode 2: Meet the Shaping Portsmouth Marketing & Support Team

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries introduces the Shaping Portsmouth Marketing & Support Team, Partnerships Manager Robyn Jacquest, Digital Marketing & Comms Lead Matt Farmer, and Office Administrator Suzan Win Latt.
Episode 4: Our Partner – Unloc

Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Hayden Taylor and Jess Cowling from our partner Unloc, and Serenity, who is involved in one of Unloc’s programmes
Historic Royal Maritime Hotel Joins Best Western Brand Family to Strengthen Charitable Legacy

The Royal Maritime Hotel, one of Portsmouth’s most cherished historic landmarks, has announced a new partnership with BWH Hotels GB, the largest collection of over 200 independent hotels in Great Britain – a move designed to secure the hotel’s charitable future while expanding its global reach. Founded in 1850 and operating today as a Charitable […]
Episode 7: Jodie Goodchild and The LinkedIn Revolution

In this episode, Shaping CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Jodie Goodchild, LinkedIn for Business Trainer and author of “The LinkedIn Revolution”.
Search “LinkedIn Local Portsmouth 15” on Eventbrite to book your place at the event on 11th September.
Episode 11: CP Robinson and Portsmouth Pride

In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to CP Robinson from Portsmouth Pride about Pride UK.
Episode 13: Sara Woods from Solent Sky Services

In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Sara Woods from our partner Solent Sky Services.
Welcoming a new partnership with Negotia

The Shaping Portsmouth team are pleased to welcome Negotia, who have come on board as an Associate Patron. Negotia trains founders to win business, equipping them with the commercial skills to sell change, negotiate confidently, and build predictable revenue. Paul Sims, Founding & Managing Partner at Negotia, said “Portsmouth has always shaped who I am, […]
Episode 24: Tipner East Project with PMC Construction & VIVID

In this episode, Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries speaks to Steve Cripps, Managing Director of PMC Construction, and Mark Gilpin, Development Director at VIVID, about working together on the Tipner East project.
Citrus offers complimentary key holding for all Shaping Portsmouth Partners

Citrus Facilities Management are offering complimentary Keyholding for all Shaping Portsmouth Partners Key holding means that Citrus will hold a spare key to your business and be alerted to respond to any security alarm at your premises. They guarantee a response time of under 1 hour within PO postcodes. Once they arrive they will assess […]