Female Entrepreneurs Network

05/02/2026

Have you booked for any of the fantastic events taking place during Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week?

If not, what are you waiting for?!

Places are going fast.

🎉Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week 2026 – Launch Day

Kick off the week-long celebration of local business with a day packed full of insight, inspiration, and networking opportunities. Connect with business leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the South Coast, and explore ways to grow your team, your business, and its future success.

📅 Monday 23 February 2026
🕘 09:00 – 15:00
📍 Queens Hotel, Portsmouth, PO5 3LJ

Hear from:

David Bharrier, Head of Research, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) | Founder, BCC Insights Unit

Councillor Steve Pitt, Leader of Portsmouth City Council with responsibility for Economic Development

They will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest business trends and opportunities in the region.

Free to attend – don’t miss out! https://buff.ly/S2pD3dY

06/01/2026

Do you support young people (aged16-25yrs)?

Citizens Advice Solent East are currently offering FREE workshops for young people in Portsmouth, Gosport and Havant.

Mind, Money & Moving Forward is an informal, interactive workshop to refresh and boost essential life skills, knowledge, confidence and empowerment.

Trainer led with group discussion, engaging activities and supporting information to take away. Duration: approx.1.5hrs.

• Essential money skills – money management, navigating credit, borrowing and help with debt
• Income Maximisation - making the most of money, ways to spend less and save more
• Smart choices - to build safe and strong foundations for life, avoiding crisis and crime

To find out more and book a group session, get in touch with our Community Team by email:
[email protected]















Citizens Advice Havant

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06/01/2026

Don't miss out on a place at the next Thriving Together Small Business Growth Day from Solent Growth Partnership!

Ready to grow your business?

Join us at Thriving Together: Small Business Growth Day 4 on 25 February 2026 at the University of Portsmouth!

- Free lunch included
- Expert-led workshops on branding, funding, AI, marketing, and more
- One-to-one business advice

Don’t miss this chance to network, learn, and take your business to the next level!

Date: 25 February 2026
Location: Richmond Building, University of Portsmouth

👉 Book your place now and secure your spot: https://businesssolentevents.evolutive.co.uk/event/details/1288964/Thriving-Together-Small-Business-Growth-Day

Solent Business & Skills Solutions Portsmouth City Council University of Portsmouth Southampton City Council