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Portsmouth summit probes dangers of exploding batteries – but local innovators have a solution

Waste management operators are at risk of having insurance cover withdrawn if they don’t embrace fire suppression technology solutions, a recent summit in Portsmouth... READ MORE »

Private members’ club Barnsgrove offering offices and hotdesking in the Hampshire countryside

Barnsgrove, a newly opened private members’ club in northeast Hampshire, is looking to attract small businesses and entrepreneurs with its office facilities. The 20,000... READ MORE »

From a team of three to 200-plus, Andover’s Venture Security marks 18 years in business

Venture Security, an independent Andover business, is celebrating 18 years protecting homes and businesses across the South. Founded in 2006, Venture Security has grown... READ MORE »

Human-powered flight & ocean science tech take the spotlight at #VFS24: Festival of Innovation

“A busy buzz of a day.” That was the verdict from event partner British Business Bank after the record-breaking #VFS24: Festival of Innovation last week. Held at... READ MORE »

Working mums Claire and Chernice to launch their biz advice venture over glass of fizz this Saturday

Local entrepreneurs and working mums Claire Knowlton and Chernice Thompson are hosting a free business advice event in Hythe this weekend to kickstart their new venture... READ MORE »

Maritime UK Solent gears up for online marine sustainability event with Canadian counterparts

Maritime industry leaders from across the UK’s South Coast and from Halifax, Nova Scotia will take part in an online event next week. Following a successful inaugural... READ MORE »

Winchester’s Everycare in safe hands after owner Mike opts for employee-owned trust

The Winchester franchise of home care and nursing provider Everycare has transitioned to an employee-owned trust as founder Mike Frizzell plans his exit from the... READ MORE »

Victoria rebrands as TLC Ads to bring her 15 years of lead generation expertise to new clients

After a decade and a half helping Hampshire businesses navigate Google Ads, Victoria Chapman’s SMEketing has rebranded as TLC Ads. The Southampton business will debut... READ MORE »

Leisure marine boss Mandy appointed president at Hampshire Chamber AGM as Peter steps down

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed Mandy Boughton, managing director of Ancasta Yacht Services, to the voluntary ambassadorial role of president. The news came... READ MORE »

Cheers to local! Hampshire Fare welcomes Gosport brewers Powder Monkey as corporate partner

Powder Monkey brewery group has been named the latest corporate partner of Hampshire Fare, the member organisation for food and drink producers and suppliers in the... READ MORE »