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New Tesco to bring in hundreds of jobs to Gosport
WORK has begun on a new phase of the Rowner regeneration project, with a Tesco store set to create hundreds of jobs.
January 26, 2012
New Portsmouth superstore opens its doors
A NEW multi-million pound superstore opened its doors to the public for the first time this morning.
January 25, 2012
MP welcomes launch of multi-million pound Morrisons store in Portsmouth
A MULTI-million pound superstore will open its doors for the first time next week.
January 20, 2012
Expansion is Within Heating & Cooling's Reach
Acting jointly on behalf of First Alliance, commercial property consultants, Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) and Vail Williams, have secured a new tenant for warehouse space at Fareham Reach.
January 17, 2012
Fareham Motor Showroom & Workshops Given a new Lease of Life
Hellier Langston are pleased to announce that the former Seward Renault side in Wickham Road, Fareham is now fully occupied.The site of approximately 12,000 sq. ft. was sold to a private investor in 2010, after Sewards vacated.
November 23, 2011
Computer supercentre comes to life at Langstone Technology Park
IT's been dubbed the greenest facility of its kind and will save enough energy to power every household in Portsmouth for a day.
November 07, 2011
Portsmouth Office Deal Secured
Holloway Iliffe & Mitchell have secured another letting at the popular St. George's Business Centre, which benefits from being on the doorstep of the highly successful Gunwharf Quays retail and leisure scheme.
November 01, 2011
Daedalus delight as site secures a 5m pound grant boost
BUSINESS in the region has been given a major boost after former naval base HMS Daedalus was awarded 5m pound to turn it into a cutting-edge facility.
November 01, 2011
BAE wins contract to upgrade tracking radar
A CONTRACT worth 3.3m pounds has been signed by the Chilean Navy to allow Portsmouth-based BAE Systems to upgrade parts of the radar on Chilean Type 23 Frigates.
October 18, 2011
Re-brand highlights local Portsmouth enterprises commitment to community investment
Southsea Castle was the venue on Friday morning for the launch of a new brand for local social enterprise Parity Trust. Attended by nearly 60 people from local businesses, councils and not-for-profit enterprises, the Portsmouth Area Regeneration Trust group (previously trading as South Coast Moneyline) officially unveiled their new brand and name.
October 17, 2011
Portsmouth Company in Running for Top Business Award
An innovative Portsmouth company will line up alongside some of the country’s most successful companies as it competes for a leading national award.
October 17, 2011
Details announced of Enterprise Zone benefits for Daedalus
Following the recent Government decision to make the land at Daedalus, a former MoD site based at Lee-on-Solent, the first Enterprise Zone (EZ) in the south of England, the Solent Enterprise Partnership can now outline the potential benefits for the region and businesses.
September 16, 2011
Starz in their eyes as baby ballet business leaps ahead
A business which teaches ballet to pre-school children is on the expansion trail amid growing popularity from parents in and around Portsmouth.
September 06, 2011
Monsoon takes retail space at the cascades, Portsmouth
Leading fashion chain Monsoon is the latest High Street brand to move into the recently revamped Cascades Shopping Centre in Portsmouth in a deal brokered by Colliers International.
September 05, 2011
Office sector on M27 Corridor drives forward
Latest figures from regional real estate adviser Hughes Ellard show that there have been 350,000 sq ft (3,251 sq m) of office transactions to date this year in the Solent Corridor in Hampshire.
August 31, 2011
Gosports HMS Daedalus site to become an Enterprise Zone
FAREHAM and Gosport are in line for a jobs boom as the former HMS Daedalus site becomes the first Enterprise Zone in the south.
August 17, 2011
Highest visitor numbers at Port Solent for years
PORT Solent shopping centre has reported its highest footfall figures in June this year since records began in June 2009.
August 16, 2011
New manager has big plans for growing bank - Mortgage lending already significantly increased
The new manager at Handelsbankens Portsmouth branch today announced an increase in the mortgage lending by around 50 percent in the past 8 months with mortgage lending set to increase further once all loans sanctioned are drawn down, significantly bucking the trend in the current financial climate.
August 08, 2011
The Southern Co-operative moves into landmark business hub 1000 Lakeside
The Southern Co-operative has moved its headquarters into a landmark business centre in Hampshire.
August 03, 2011
Cruise firm says new tunnel is yet more good news
A CRUISE company which will be using Portsmouth International Port as its home says next weeks opening of the Hindhead tunnel will be good news for the firm.
August 03, 2011
Hindhead Tunnel is now officially open
A flimsy piece of ribbon brought the Portsmouth area at least 30 minutes closer to the rest of the country today as the Hindhead tunnel on the A3 was finally opened.
August 03, 2011
Classic Folios goes for growth with University of Portsmouth partnership
A manufacturer of bespoke homeowners manuals is hoping to double its turnover to more than 2.5 million pounds through a formal project with the University of Portsmouth.
July 08, 2011
Deal is now complete for takeover of Vector
The Vector Aerospace base at Fleetlands in Gosport is now part of the EADS group, following a 407.8 million pound takeover.
July 05, 2011
Racing ahead
Accountancy and financial services group Smith & Williamson has been racing ahead with a corporate hospitality yacht racing event from Portsmouth.
July 01, 2011
Space firm lands in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH has become the new home of a growing space technology company.
Netherlands-based SSBV has chosen the city as its main UK base for a new company after deciding to consolidate its UK operations following a restructuring.
July 01, 2011
Three Lettings Conclude in The Compound
Joint agents, Holloway Iliffe & Mitchell and Cyan Power have concluded three lettings within The Compound at Dean Estate.
June 29, 2011
Trio of deals for Segensworth scheme
National commercial property consultancy, Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has completed a trio of office deals at the Manor Court office development in Segensworth, Fareham.
June 29, 2011
Langstone leap at the opportunity
Fasset Ltd, the facilities management company at Langstone Technology Park, Havant, has today welcomed students from the Portsmouth & South East Hampshire Education Business Partnership (EBP) LEAP initiative to the site for the fifth and final workshop.
June 29, 2011
New Offices for Chubb
A new office in Whiteley had been opened to give a home to the expanding Chubb firm on the South Coast.
June 29, 2011
Cruise firms get a taste of the city
Portsmouth International Port has played host to a cruise industry exposition for the first time.
June 27, 2011
Hampshire Chamber invites you to talk business with David Frost CBE
One of Britain's foremost business leaders is to discuss economic issues at a special breakfast meeting hosted by Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.
June 27, 2011
Linkspan installed at country's busiest short-route ferry service
This 58-tonne linkspan is carefully barge-craned into place at Gosport Ferry, the busiest short-route ferry service in England, during an 85-minute lifting operation on Saturday (June 25th).
June 27, 2011
Hindhead Tunnel Provides High Speed Business Link
The Devil's Punch Bowl is a nationally important site of natural beauty and wildlife habitat but the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel in July 2011 will benefit much more than just the local flora and fauna.
June 27, 2011
St John Ambulance appoints LCM for county PR work
Fareham-based Logical Creative Marketing has been appointed by St John Ambulance to take a lead on the charity's public relations work across Hampshire.
June 24, 2011
Hampshire Charity appointed IIP Champion
After recently achieving IIP Gold level Investors in People recognition, Hampshire charity YOU Trust, has been invited to be a business champion by the IIP. The Charity is the only charity in England and Wales to have received this invitation.
June 24, 2011
Altitude Partners invests in The Care Division
Altitude Partners, the regional private equity fund based in Hampshire, has invested in The Care Division Limited, the Poole and Southampton provider of domiciliary care, in a 2.25 million pound transaction. The funding has allowed the business to restructure its shareholder base and to invest in innovative new technology.
June 24, 2011
Fareham's new Debenhams store prepares for grand opening
The shelves are bare and the shop floor empty apart from dozens of mannequins.
June 24, 2011
Region is export 'powerhouse'
The south east remains the biggest exporting region in the UK, according to new international trade statistics.
June 24, 2011
TJ bridges workplace recycling gap with acquisition
Workplace recycling specialist TJ is expanding its commercial service across the region following an industry acquisition in Portsmouth.
June 09, 2011
Expansion means whole new address
An expanding business has meant a Waterlooville company is moving to Portsmouth after swapping a leasehold unit for a freehold.
June 08, 2011
Top Hampshire Charity strikes Gold in Investors in People Awards
Having already received much acclaim for its impressive standard of employee engagement this year, Fareham-based charity YOU has achieved its third award in four months, marking them as one of the south coast's top employers
June 07, 2011
Plans to transform Portsmouth's Northern Quarter back on
Multi-million pound plans to transform Portsmouth's city centre are back on track
June 07, 2011
2011 RICS Service Charge Code to Benefit Commercial Occupiers and Owners
Code established in 2007 is being updated to be more comprehensive.
June 07, 2011
Green light given to new green energy plant
Plans for a 4 million pound renewable energy plant have been given the go ahead by Hampshire County Council.
June 06, 2011
National gold safety standard for BTU
An expanding water industry contractor headquartered near Portsmouth has won Gold in the prestigious RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2011.
June 06, 2011
Geest Line docks at new headquarters
Finishing touches have been put to a 80,000 million pound refit which sees a leading Caribbean shipping line with a new head office near Fareham.
May 31, 2011
100 not out for Portsmouth bank
Portsmouth bank, Handelsbanken, has announced the opening of its 100th British branch.
May 31, 2011
Region's businesses 'must never to give up their margins' says Sir Richard Needham
A call for continued innovation and search for new markets at the fourth annual Central South Report Dinner
May 31, 2011
Business park in Pompey punches above its weight
A mixed martial arts and fitness gym is the latest business to move into a thriving 5 million pound business park in the heart of Portsmouth.
May 25, 2011
Gosport's leisure facilities to be transformed in multi-million pound revamp
These images reveal the new multi-million pound leisure complex in Gosport which will replace the town's current run-down centre.
May 23, 2011
Survey reveals growth expected
A survey conducted by a firm of business accountants in Portsmouth suggests that more than half of local businesses expect to see growth in the next 12 months.
May 18, 2011
Hampshire Chamber invites employers to have their say on staff 'taking a sickie'
Employers worried about the costs of staff taking sick leave are invited to share their views at a special meeting hosted by Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.
May 16, 2011
Lime and reason as HQs recipe unveiled
A multi-million pound scheme for two headquarter buildings on a premier office park on the South Coast has been unveiled.
May 16, 2011
Opening date of Jamie Oliver's restaurant at Gunwharf is revealed
A date has been set for the opening of Jamie Oliver's new restaurant in Portsmouth.
May 16, 2011
Business secretary Vince Cable says new Portsmouth port terminal is symbol of a city 'on the up'
Portsmouth has been held up as a shining example of a city 'on the up' by business secretary Vince Cable.
May 16, 2011
Primark to extend into ex-Woolworths to create huge Portsmouth store
Clothes giant Primark is to take over an empty city centre shop, creating a huge new store.
May 12, 2011
Russell takes helm
A nationwide organisation that represents the professional interests of hundreds of commercial property agents has elected a leading real estate advisor from near Portsmouth.
May 11, 2011
Display Energy Certificates for all Commercial Property
The coalition government is working on changes to the regulations for commercial property energy certificates.
May 11, 2011
New lease of life for Daedalus airfield
A new lease has been signed at the Daedalus Airfield in Lee-on-the-Solent.
May 11, 2011
How to clear the next business hurdle
A breakfast seminar focusing on how businesses in and around Portsmouth can clear hurdles for growth is being held in the city on Thursday, May 26.
May 09, 2011
New chairman's property focus
A new chairman has been appointed for Portsmouth Property Association.
May 04, 2011
PALL Europe's move shows commitment to city
PALL Europe's move to new headquarters shows its commitment to the people and economy of Portsmouth, the company has said.
May 04, 2011
Trams could be used to link Portsmouth with Southampton
Rail plans under consultation could see trams running between Portsmouth and Southampton, in an effort to cut journey times and improve services between the cities
May 04, 2011
Solent LEP Election Results Announced
Results are in for the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership election for board directors from the business community.
May 04, 2011
Makeover set to boost Waterlooville town centre's trade
Waterlooville town centre is set for a 700,000 pound revamp.
May 03, 2011
Ship repairer wins second major contract with ferry firm
A ship repairer has started work on its second major contract with a leading ferry operator in less than two months.
May 03, 2011
Third space let to firm grown from butchers
A large warehouse has been let on behalf of a private landlord in Fareham.
May 03, 2011
Altitude Partners announces first close on its 15 million pound regional Private Equity fund
Altitude Partners LLP, the Southampton-based fund manager, has announced that its initial Altitude One LP fund held a first close on Wednesday 20th April, having exceeded its initial target of 7 million and is well on its way to a 15 million pound final close.
May 03, 2011
Central South Report highlights reasons for optimism for the region's businesses
Aggregated accounts for the region's businesses compiled by BDO LLP in Southampton for the fourth annual Central South Report demonstrate that despite challenging economic conditions, the overwhelming picture is positive.
April 21, 2011
BAE worth billions to UK
A report by economic research companies Oxford Economics and GeoEconomics has shown that BAE Systems contributes 3.3 billion pounds to the UK's gross domestic product (GDP).
April 21, 2011
Doing the business for business
Encouraging new figures show that more office space in the 10,000 sq ft-plus category has been let in the first three months of this year than the annual average for the 'Solent Corridor'.
April 12, 2011
Quay West Business Centre supports new music studio
The buzz has been created, the creators have carved their place amongst musicians and the musicians have dubbed it as "Gosport's Musical Hub".
April 12, 2011
Raymarine and Pall to move HQ
Marine electronics company Raymarine is set to move out of Portsmouth.
April 11, 2011
Advanced Materials & High Value Manufacturing Workshop at 1000 Lakeside
Workshop on Turning Technology Breakthroughs and Materials Challenges Into Your Business Opportunities to take place on Tuesday the 10th May 2011.
April 06, 2011
Grand opening date is given for new Debenhams
An opening date has been set for a Fareham's new Debenhams store.
April 05, 2011
New ferry terminal is great news for city
The new passenger terminal at Portsmouth International Port spells nothing but good news for the city, business leaders have said.
April 04, 2011
Industrial and logistics take-up hits five year high
Shortage of stock to drive strategic land buying and speculative development
April 04, 2011
New Invest-in-Portsmouth brochure
New to the area? Thinking of relocating to Portsmouth but not sure what it's all about? Looking to attract customers or investors to the region? Invest-in-Portsmouth's City Region brochure could be just what you need.
April 04, 2011
Aerospace event most successful yet!
The fourth South Hampshire Aerospace Network Forum event, held at Vector Aerospace's Fleetlands facility in Gosport, has been the most successful to date.
February 28, 2011
Latest Commercial Property Review is out
The January 2011 edition of the biannual Commercial Property Review has been released.
February 03, 2011
Business boost as cities work together
November saw the successful launch of the Southampton and Portsmouth free online property register with more that 100 commercial agents attending.
December 01, 2009
'Invest-in-Portsmouth' - the new and improved property database!
The Harbour Forum has joined forces with Southampton City Council producing one joint commercial property database covering South Hampshire.
August 26, 2009
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