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New investment group to support Hampshire businesses launched by Rockwater

A new business investment group has been launched with up to £350,000 available to early-stage companies showing strong growth. Rockwater Angels is the brainchild of... READ MORE »

From Kensington Palace to the V&A, Twilight Trees have been lighting up places & faces for 10 years

It all started with a single light-up tree back in 2014, but Susie Reid Thomas always had big ambitions for Twilight Trees – her bespoke installation business. “I... READ MORE »

Luke steps up to support Portsmouth’s SMEs & startups as Barclays Eagle Labs ecosystem manager

Back in 2022, the University of Portsmouth partnered with Barclays Eagle Labs to launch Innovation Connect, a hub for local businesses and entrepreneurs. Now the team... READ MORE »

‘When businesses thrive, communities thrive’ - PCC Donna Jones joins the Hampshire Chamber board

Donna Jones, police and crime commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, has joined the board of Hampshire Chamber as non-executive director. She’s set to work... READ MORE »

20 years on the bounce for loyal local firm Allied Office Machines backing Winchester Rugby Club

Romsey’s Allied Office Machines have been backing Winchester Rugby Club since 2003, and they’ve just renewed for another year. For two decades now the firm has helped... READ MORE »

‘Wonderful boost’ for Solent maritime as region wins £8.3m+ national funding for clean innovation

Maritime UK Solent is celebrating a vital cash injection for the region’s businesses in their mission to develop green technologies for a more sustainable future. The... READ MORE »

InstaVolt help EV drivers find and connect to their 1,350 chargers as they partner with Plugsurfing

Hampshire-based EV charging network InstaVolt has struck up a partnership with Plugsurfing to help drivers access its 1,350 charging points across the country. It adds to... READ MORE »

Michael hits ‘significant career milestone’ as he’s made head of hardware development at Multitone

Multitone Electronics has announced the promotion of Michael Moulden to a new role at the firm – head of hardware development. Michael joined the Multitone team in... READ MORE »

New investment to drive InstaVolt’s expansion is ‘sign of confidence’ in EV charging, says CEO

InstaVolt has announced a ‘significant’ capital raise with EQT Infrastructure to drive its expansion across the UK and Europe. EQT acquired the Basingstoke business... READ MORE »

Portsmouth’s small & micro businesses can apply for £2k–£5k council funding on growth projects

Portsmouth City Council has launched a business grant scheme to help new businesses off the ground and existing small businesses in their development. The Portsmouth... READ MORE »