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Published by Fareham Borough Council, each monthly edition delivers news, support and opportunities to businesses in Fareham.
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Fareham Business Expo takes place at Fareham Leisure Centre on Thursday 27 February 2025 and visitor registration is now open! The event was started in 2023 as a collaboration between Everyone Active and Fareham Borough Council to offer local, affordable exhibition space to Fareham and its surrounding areas and is going from strength to strength.
We are delighted to announce this year's headline sponsor is Welborne Garden Village! Welborne shares the same passion for Fareham and its future as Fareham Borough Council and Everyone Active so their support of Fareham Business Expo is the perfect fit. Welcome to the team, Welborne Garden Village 
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Also sponsoring again this year is BNI Hampshire! Fareham Business Breakfast networking event will take place in the expo hall before the show opens, hosted by networking experts BNI Hampshire. Breakfast is included and it is free to attend but spaces are limited so booking is essential. Click here to reserve your spot (your expo visitor ticket is included) and grow your business network!
The last few expo stands are still available if your business would like to exhibit - email corporateteam@everyoneactive.com for more information.
So, save Thursday 27 February 2025 in your diary and CLICK HERE NOW FOR YOUR FREE VISITOR TICKET !
Green Energy Live!
Fareham Borough Council is pleased to be partnering with SA Energy to deliver the first ever Green Energy Live - a free business seminar that goes back to basics on how and why to adopt cleaner, greener energy and the benefits it can bring to your bottom line.
No prior knowledge or experience with green energy is required. It is a friendly, inclusive event and open to businesses of all sizes, from all areas (not just Fareham). This event is tailored for business leaders eager to learn about the latest innovations in energy efficiency and renewable solutions. Expect educational talks from industry-leading innovators, insightful discussions on how businesses can save energy and cut costs, and practical demonstrations of cutting-edge renewable technologies.
The event runs 10am-2pm on Wednesday 19 February 2025 at Fareham Innovation Centre and includes a complimentary buffet lunch.
CLICK HERE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE.
Congratulations to Captec on King's Award for International Trade 2024
Fareham-based business Captec has been awarded the prestigious King's Award for International Trade 2024, presented during a ceremony on 3 December 2024. The award was delivered by the Right Honourable Lord-Lieutenant for Hampshire, Nigel Hutchinson Esq, in the presence of local dignitaries, including Mayor and Fareham Borough Councillor, Pal Hayre.
This recognition completes a "hat-trick of success" for Captec, following previous Queen's Awards for Trade (2016) and Innovation (2019). As one of the UK's highest business honours, the King's Award celebrates Captec's exceptional performance in international markets and its dedication to delivering specialised computing and integrated systems to global customers.
With nearly four decades of experience, Captec has become an industry leader, providing specialist computing platforms across diverse industries. Operating in the UK, USA, and Canada, the company wields international influence, delivering intelligent systems for the most critical applications. Click here to find out more about Captec .
To invite the Mayor of Fareham to attend your business event, click here and complete the short webform.
Thriving Together is BACK
Back by popular demand, Thriving Together returns in February 2025. The goal is to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge through a variety of free workshops tailored specifically to the needs of small businesses. It is an opportunity for small businesses to come together, learn and grow in a supportive environment.
Fareham Borough Council is again sponsoring Thriving Together in 2025, helping to keep the event free to attend for businesses in Fareham and the surrounding area. The event runs 10am-3pm on Tuesday 25 February 2025 at the Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC) in Fareham. Thriving Together is now also part of Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week - a festival of free activity supporting and championing the region, designed by businesses for businesses.
With the support of some amazing local businesses, 18 unique workshops will run on the topics most important to small and medium enterprises such as networking, AI, marketing, sales, growth, grants, how to access free market research and much more! Choose the four workshops of most interest to you and your business. In addition, there will be a training provider mini-expo where you can discuss your skills needs. A complimentary networking lunch is also included.
CLICK HERE NOW TO CHOOSE YOUR FOUR WORKSHOPS AS THEY DO GET FULLY-BOOKED!
Procurement Act
The Procurement Act 2023 is due to be enacted in February 2025. The new act will will make it easier for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with the public sector supply chains such as local authorities, schools and the NHS, and puts a greater emphasis on social value. Keep an eye on this newsletter for further information. In the meantime, you can click here to watch a YouTube video about what the new Procurement Act means for SMEs.
Your business waste responsibilities are changing
Did you know that the Government has introduced new legal requirements for businesses to separate recyclable and general waste? Known as Simpler Recycling, businesses with 10 or more full-time employees have until 31 March 2025 to arrange for the storage and collection of the following alongside your refuse bin: dry mixed recycling; glass; metal; plastic; paper; cardboard; food. Businesses with less than 10 full-time employees have until 31 March 2027 to make these changes.
Fareham Borough Council can help businesses to easily make these changes through our experienced, friendly, locally-based, commercial waste and recycling collection service, WasteSavers. Click here to find out more.
We consult with our residents and businesses on a range of subjects
Fareham Borough Council is committed to an open process of consultation and engagement with residents and businesses of the Borough. Online surveys are one of the ways we can gather the views. All our surveys are open to the public and some are required by law and are run under statutory rules. Click here to view and take part in our current, open consultations.
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