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Published by Fareham Borough Council, each monthly edition delivers news, support and opportunities to businesses in Fareham.
Fareham Business Expo - 27 February 2025 - Fareham Leisure Centre
Fareham Business Expo is back for its third year! Fareham Borough Council and Everyone Active work together to deliver an affordable, accessible business-to-business exhibition in the heart of Fareham. Prices start from just £250+VAT for a 3m x 1m shell scheme stand (early bird rate until 31 December) so book your stand now to benefit from this great offer.
Fareham Business Expo is the official expo of the popular Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week which enjoys over 10,000 engagements from the local business community each year. And, due to the popularity of the BNI Hampshire networking breakfast at the 2024 expo, it will be run again next year.
Fareham Leisure Centre is easily accessible by car from the M27 and A27 and has ample, free parking on-site, and is in easy walking distance from Fareham bus and train stations.
Click here for more information on stand bookings and sponsorship opportunities.
Looking for a new base for your business?
Conveniently located just off Newgate Lane, the Fareham Enterprise Centre offers affordable and flexible space for your business. We have a number of units - from small offices for startups, to larger suites for established businesses. You will be joining a thriving business community, perfect for networking and collaboration. Our offer includes:
Affordable Office/Studios & Workshops
Flexible Licence Agreement
Free Parking
24/7 Access
On-Site Café
Reception Services
Business Support
Call the team today on 01329 31722 for a no obligation viewing of the centre or click here to visit our website. 
Free Business Support for Fareham!
Does your business employ fewer than 250 staff? If so, and you are seeking to grow your company, contact the Hampshire Growth Hub for a free review to see how it can assist in overcoming challenges and help realise the potential of your company.
Whether you need help with marketing, finance, bid writing, exports or investments, the Hampshire Growth Hub is here to help you achieve the results you need.
Click here to find out more and get in touch with the Hampshire Growth Hub today!
Skills and Employment advice for Fareham
The Skills and Employment team at Hampshire County Council offers support, guidance and advice on all aspects of apprenticeships and skills training options. It is a free, impartial resource with a wealth of experience. The team can offer guidance tailored to your organisational needs with expert advisers who can support you in workforce development.
They can work with you to create a strategic approach towards adopting apprenticeships and skills into your organisation by identifying skills gaps, establishing the most relevant apprenticeship or skills training courses, utilising available funding and building a vision for the future of skills development in your workforce. The team can also offer support to organisations who don't pay the apprenticeship levy to access surplus levy funds.
Carol Greaves is the Skills and Employment advisor for Fareham and is keen to support as many local businesses as possible. Click here to email Carol and she will help you identify how and why she can help you and your business.
Help bring festive cheer to Fareham this Christmas
This will be the 14th year that Community First has supported a Community Christmas lunch in Fareham. This event gathers elderly and isolated residents, who might otherwise be alone on Christmas Day, for a festive meal full of fun, friendship and entertainment.
Around 80 people will be treated to a delicious three-course Christmas lunch with music, games and a raffle and will all receive a goody bag to take away. This event is entirely organised and staffed by volunteers and complimentary transport will be provided.
This event is completely funded by local giving, so we are calling on the business community for support! We would welcome any financial contributions, donations for the raffle or gifts for the goody bags for guests. Please give so we can make this event a huge success.
We're inviting people to bring donations to the Community First office at 163 West Street in Fareham or click here to email Fiona McCrae on fiona.mccrae@cfirst.org.uk for further information.
Free Business Masterclasses in Fareham!
South Hampshire College Group is delighted to offer a host of free masterclasses, designed to support local businesses in the Hampshire area, to help them enhance their bid writing skills, increase their chances of securing contracts, and help drive growth. The masterclasses are held at Fareham College throughout October and November 2024.
Each session is fully funded by Innovate UK as part of the Further Education Innovation Fund project, and aims to provide participants with valuable insights from industry experts, practical techniques and a comprehensive knowledge about the bid writing process. These masterclasses cover the latest industry trends, compliance standards, and evaluation criteria, ensuring participants stay ahead of the competition. Attendees will learn how to analyse bid requirements, develop persuasive narratives, and effectively present their value propositions.
Networking opportunities with experts in the field further enrich the learning experience, encouraging collaborative growth and shared best practices.
Spaces are limited. Click here to view a list of upcoming events and book your sessions now.
Procurement Act delayed
The Procurement Act 2023 was scheduled to come in to force this month. However, it has now been rescheduled to February 2025. The new act will will make it easier for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with the public sector supply chain, and put a greater emphasis on social value.
Keep an eye on this newsletter for further information early next year. In the meantime, you can click here to watch a YouTube video about what the new Procurement Act means for SMEs.
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.
Tell us about YOUR business!
Do you have a business-facing event taking place in Fareham? Are there any topics you would like to see in future newsletters? Email economicdevelopment@fareham.gov.uk and let us know. Sent this newsletter by a colleague? Subscribe here.
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