Business Solent Newsletter - Winter 2013

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issue 7 • winter 2012

A CRUCIAL development for the coming year is set to be the latest roll out of the City deals by the Government.

News that Bournemouth, Southampton and Portsmouth could be among the next key towns and cities to enjoy devolved power in exchange for delivering economic growth locally has been welcomed by Business Solent.

City deals are a key part of the Government’s objectives of re-balancing the economy and boosting private sector growth. The second wave of City deals will accelerate the pace of

decentralisation and unlock new and innovative ways to drive growth. deals will represent a genuine transaction between cities and government, with ‘asks’ and ‘offers’ from both sides.

Tom Bolton, Senior Analyst from research and policy institute Centre for Cities said: “City deals is a welcome expansion of the Government’s policy of devolving power and funding to engines of economic growth - cities. Success will require both government and cities to be innovative about how they work together.

“Key towns and cities such as Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton and Portsmouth need to make full use of the range of powers already at their disposal. Government should consider offering a menu of simple economic development policy options, such as a Single Capital Pot, to all cities and counties that can demonstrate they satisfy criteria such as strong governance.”

Francis davis, Public Affairs expert for Business Solent and Chair of the Solent Policy Network, said there would be a crucial role for the

2013 looks set to be a year of action with a focus on buildingpositive momentum within the solent region.

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WelcomeWelcome to the Winter edition of the Business Solent newsletter giving you an update on the work of Business Solent, the Solent Champions and news from the region.

In this edition we look at the year ahead, including forecasts for 2013 from some of our Champions. The work of the Action Groups is highlighted, including the launch of the new Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering group, together with an interview with Simon Rhodes, Managing Partner from Solent Champion Trethowans.

This edition will also cover updates from Solent Champions, including a spotlight on PEER1 Hosting.

Sally LynskeyCEo Business Solent

Business SolentBusiness Solent is a business engagement organisation which unites business leaders to drive economic prosperity. organisations, known as Solent Champions, infl uence the agenda and support the work of Business Solent as together we aim to make the region the best place to work, invest, study, live and enjoy

action Groups & alliances:digital Southampton, Future Southampton, olympics Legacy Southampton, Solent Logistics, Solent Maritime, Solent International Business Alliance, Marketing Southampton, Solent India Business Network, Sustainable Solent, Inward Investment, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering.

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Contents2-3 Business Solent News4-6 Champion News7 Champion Spotlight8-9 Looking Ahead to 201310 UK Business Speaker of the Year11 Sustainability Feature12-13 Action Group Update14 In My view15 Upcoming Events

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Above left to right: Michael ockwell from The Mayfl ower Theatre, Suzanne dixon from Southampton Solent University, Stephen Boyce from Culture Southampton, Patrick Sandford from Nuffi eld Theatre, Kirstie Mathieson from Go!Rhinos, Mike Smith from Business Solent and Cllr Richard Williams from Southampton City Council.

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Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH), local authorities, business associations and federations as well as the obvious candidates.

“This is undoubtedly brilliant news for the region but it is important for the local authorities with their infl uence over infrastructure, planning and education provision to be central to encouraging the right conditions to unlock growth,” he said.

Chairman of Business Solent, Philip Warr, also welcomed the news on City deals, saying:

“Coming in the wake of the news about the closure of the Ford factory in Southampton, City deals are a welcome opportunity for the city and Business Solent looks forward to making a valuable contribution in the coming weeks.”

Elsewhere, following the successful launch of the City Centre Master Plan for Southampton, the Future Southampton Action Group will continue to work closely with the City Council planners to encourage innovative and attractive design in the city.

James Prowse, Chairman of the Future Southampton Group (FSG) said: “There are some major developments in the offi ng including the Watermark scheme that’s worth £70m, the Platform Road scheme at £15m and the multi-million pound Royal Pier development.

“While these won’t be delivered in 2013, a great deal will happen in terms of laying the foundations.

“FSG will build on its successes to date working with Southampton City Council through the new design Advisory Panel.

“discussions are continuing around the potential for a City Forum, where future developments can be discussed strengthening FSG’s connection to the future of the city and provide earlier engagement opportunities for Champions.”

A new Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Action Group is planned for 2013 and the group looks set to focus on major challenges for the sector.

At an initial meeting held at the University of Southampton Science Park representatives from Coopervision, GE Aviation and Harwin were among those who attended.

Executive Site Leader at GE Aviation, Todd Powers, said: “I see this as an opportunity to link with local businesses and develop a strategy to tackle our technology and talent challenges so we can all benefi t and become stronger as a region.”

Summing up his vision for 2013 and the role Business Solent will continue to play in promoting the region as a great place to live, do business and prosper; Philip Warr explained there would be some major developments.

“Business Solent is always looking at the best way to promote the region, drawing on the strength that comes from an organisation built on strong local foundations.

“our aim is to build on the strength gained by working together – and we will continue to develop our profi le on a national and international stage,” he said.

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Directors Forum Considered Major Success by aap3

Business leaders had a chance to make new connections over the dinner table when they met for the recent Directors Forum held at the st Mary’s stadium in southampton.

Rod Jackson, President and Chief Executive of Solent Champion aap³ commented: “We feel the evening was a great success for both us and our charity partner, Wessex Heartbeat.

“The directors Forum event provided a platform for members of my team to meet with the region’s key business leaders, and provoke discussions not only as a group, but individually around the tables.”

aap3 are a specialist IT Services company, delivering comprehensive service and support solutions for organisations of all sizes. They provide service solutions for networks, collaboration, security and service management.

Mr Jackson explained that the relaxed atmosphere of the directors Forum made it the ideal situation for sharing information and building partnerships.

“It was also a great opportunity not only to provide businesses across the region with an update on aap³, but very much a two way discussion with those businesses to initiate longer term partnerships.

“From aap³’s perspective, it was very encouraging to see emerging technologies as an enabler and strategic element in the successful growth of a business, as opposed to an expensive barrier,”he said.

Working LunchGets Technical with ITCHAMPIoNS had a chance to get to grips with the latest IT innovations at the recent Working Lunch held at Kutis Royal Thai Pier.

Stuart Lilley from Premier Telecom gave a fascinating insight into the benefits of 4G and what it will mean for mobile phone users.

“In 2013, 70 per cent of the population will have access to 4G and by 2014 that figure will be 98 per cent,” he said.

Working Lunch host Ian Murray – Editor-in-Chief of the Southern daily Echo asked the most insightful question when he enquired about what is being done to improve battery life, so it can keep up with the technology.

Mr Lilley admitted battery technology was lagging behind but said the iPad has a greater capability due to its size.

Gary Barter C4L Senior Product Manager spoke about the benefits of co-location and using the services of a data centre to store information.

He explained the main benefit was networking reliability but stressed security, bandwidth, cost and having back-up generators to cope with power cuts also made data centres an attractive option for business.

Pete Hill from Infiniserv took Champions through the meaning of the cloud and explained that in simple terms it meant remote working – allowing business to have IT services without the need to buy or manage infrastructure.

Above left to right: Gary Barter from C4L, Stuart Lilley from Premier Telecom, Ian Murray from Southern daily Echo and Pete Hill from Infiniserv

In 2013,70 per cent of the population will have access to 4G and by 2014 that figure will be 98 per centStuart Lilley, Premier Telecom

Above: Jim o’donnell, Coo from aap3 speaking at directors Forum

MICHAEL ockwell, the recently appointed CEo of the Mayflower Theatre welcomed Champions to the ovation Restaurant for the briefing on the Creative Industries.

He said he was keen to work with businesses and saw partnership as the way forward.

He explained the Mayflower is one of the top theatres outside of London and stressed the importance of getting children into the theatre.

“Pantomime is the most important show for us and often it is the first time a child will engage with the theatre,” he said.

“The link between the arts and business is very powerful – we can help businesses with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) targets and engaging with young audiences.”

Patrick Sandford, Artistic director at the Nuffield Theatre, explained that as well as producing great theatrical events in the city, they were working with business people to help them get their message across.

“We train doctors on how to talk to patients and engineers on how to talk to their clients – and when WestQuay opened we trained the entire floor staff of John Lewis on how to speak to the public,” he said.

Professor Suzanne dixon, Head of the Communications and Writing School at Southampton Solent University, updated Champions on how their Solent Creatives agency was progressing.

Staffed by students doing real work for companies

in the city, she revealed there had been some great successes so far including two students who have been snapped up by Warner Bros following the success of their NHS video.

“our aim is to encourage our creative talent to stay in the city rather than moving away.

“Since we started 20 months ago we have been involved with 600 one-off projects locally with clients such as the NHS, Sainsburys, B&Q and Southampton Airport.

“A degree – even first class – is no longer enough on its own and that’s why we have embedded the work element into the curriculum,” she said.

Southampton Solent University is now working with seven graduates in its hibernator pod helping them to get their businesses off the ground.

Stephen Boyce, Chair of Culture Southampton, said the planned Arts Quarter in the city will create more than 2,000 jobs, attract one million visitors and add £21m visitor spend.

“It is important if we want to attract talent to the city – people like to live and work in places with a vibrant cultural life,” he said.

Next summer Southampton is expecting a stampede as Go!Rhino comes to the city. Giant colourful rhinos will be placed throughout Southampton in a fun public art event that will attract thousands and raise money for good causes.

Project Manager Kirstie Mathieson, said businesses were signing up to get involved and the event was set to create a stir in the city in 2013.

Creative juices were flowing at the Business solent Champion Briefing when the vibrant side of the region’s economy was revealed to business leaders.

Creative Flair at BusinessSolent Breakfast Briefing

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aap³ Makes An Olympic AppointmentGlobal IT services and recruitment provider, aap³, has strengthened its management team with the appointment of senior IT leader, Jim o’donnell, as Chief operating offi cer. The Hampshire-based organisation has made the appointment following a number of signifi cant client wins during 2012, and to assist with growth plans looking ahead to 2013. Jim brings with him 35-years of IT and recruitment experience and recently headed up the planning and implementation of the much-lauded, Cisco House project at the London 2012 olympic Games.

Cherries & Time Business Systems Team up to Launch Healthy Lifestyle ProgrammeAFC Bournemouth’s healthy lifestyle programme delivered in association with Time Business Solutions has kicked off in local

schools. The year-long programme, delivered by AFC Bournemouth’s Community Sports Trust, began earlier this month in Baden-Powell and St Peter’s Middle School – one of 22 schools currently signed up. divided into eight sessions, the programme aims to educate year seven pupils on all aspects of healthy living. The youngsters have already received an insightful introductory lesson and a lesson on the importance of physical activity.

Another Award Nomination for the Holiday Inn Winchester!Winchester’s newest hotel is pleased to announce that it has been chosen as a fi nalist

in the annual Beautiful South Awards for Excellence. The hotel is extremely proud to be a fi nalist for the Sustainable Tourism Award, a subject matter close to their hearts. Since opening in 2010 the hotel has worked extremely hard to keep its carbon footprint low and put environmentally friendly processes into place. Initiatives such as dry goods recycling and purchasing local ingredients for dishes served in the award winning Morn Hill Brasserie are helping them to achieve this.

Warner Goodman LLP SecuresLexcel AccreditationHampshire based law fi rm Warner Goodman LLP has

secured the national Law Society’s top accolade, the law management quality mark, Lexcel. Lexcel is an optional accreditation scheme developed specifi cally for law fi rms and in-house legal departments, giving recognition and assurance that the practice meets high client care and business management standards. In order to gain Lexcel accreditation, Warner Goodman LLP has undergone a rigorous initial application and assessment process, and will continue to do this on an annual basis to prove these high standards are being maintained.

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Social Media – What’s in it for My Business?AT a session organised by Solent Fast Track, self-confessed digital nerd Mark Platten gave business owners the rundown on social media and how it can help their bottom line

Mark, a consultant with BCS Ltd, dispelled a few myths and took his audience of SMEs from the Solent region through the pros and cons of using social media when they met at the Solent Spa Hotel in Whiteley.

He stressed the importance of creativity, good content and engaging ideas that make people want to read more.

“Social media is good for contributing to the SEo of a website. It is an amazing tool but it should be seen as part of a blend of media above and below the line as well as part of your customer relationship management,” he said.

Mark’s top tips for social media include the need to:• identify your target audience• get creative• listen to your audience• have a view• be honest• measure and refi ne so you can make it better

“There has been a lot of hype around social media. You need to come down to earth, recognise that with a small budget you can only achieve so much, but by targeting what you do and measuring the outcomes, your business can benefi t from using social media,” he added.

MEACHERS Global Logistics, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of logistics services and Solent Champion, has announced the renewal and extension of a long-term supply chain management contract with global cruise operator, and fellow Champion, Carnival UK following a competitive tender process.

From october 2012, it will be extending its fourteen-year relationship with Carnival UK whose brands include Cunard, Princess, Seabourn and P&o Cruises, increasing the services provided to incorporate the consolidation of the food and beverage supplies and receipting of all products onto the company’s supply chain management system.

Meachers Global Logistics will continue to manage the cruise ship supply chain on behalf of Carnival UK’s fl eet, which involves inventory control, warehousing, consolidation, pick and pack, back offi ce support and the containerisation and export of product to meet the ships requirements worldwide.

Meachers Global Logistics provides replenishment of goods to the cruise ships at the dockside, both at their homeport of Southampton and to all major ports throughout the world.

Meachers Global Logistics Signs Deal with Carnival UK

Top Tips for effective Leadership & Management People need to have a goal they can work towards – there has to be a point. That is why it is the number one objective of a leader – to communicate a vision. The team has to know where they are heading, and to buy in to that destination. You may want to consult and research before announcing it, but from then on it’s yours. The plans about how to get there can be adapted over time, but the vision cannot.

... Enabling Business!All About People, Process, Productivity

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Above: Meachers Global Logistics, pictured alongside P&o Cruises’ ventura

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Above: Mark Platten from BCS Consulting.




PSP Completes UK Hat Trick as it Opens an Offi ce on the Isle of WightWorldwide logistics and freight forwarding company, PSP, has opened a new offi ce on the Isle of Wight - making it the only freight forwarder with a dedicated offi ce on the island that customers can visit. The company has set up its new base in Cowes and appointed islander Michelle Navin to head up the offi ce, which will provide worldwide freight solutions for businesses and consumers. PSP has rented offi ces at the premises of Acclaim Parcels which, according to PSP’s Managing director Frank dixie, is the perfect location. “We are in the best place, with the best transport company on the island. That affords us the opportunity to offer an all-in service which I believe Isle of Wight companies deserve,” he said.

PwC Announces New Senior Partnerfor SouthamptonIan Wishart has taken the role of senior partner of PwC’s Southampton offi ce, succeeding Keith Evans. Ian has been a partner with PwC for over 14 years and joined the South Coast team as leader of the Assurance practice last year. originally from Bournemouth, he joined the fi rm in London after graduating from the University of Southampton. Ian brings a wide variety of experience, working with companies ranging from the privately owned to the FTSE100. An audit partner with a particular specialism in the media and technology sectors, he has also led teams supporting acquisitions and disposals, Stock Exchange listings and enterprise-wide risk assessments, as well as management training programmes.

Vail Williams is Latest Big Name Set to Move into the Heart of Portsmouth’s Growing Business ParkPortsmouth’s thriving 1000 Lakeside building gained another big name when commercial property consultants vail Williams announced it will be re-locating there next summer. vail Williams will make the two-mile move from its existing base in Port Solent in June 2013; a short distance, but one that marks a long-term commitment from the fi rm’s Solent region to continue offering services from both ends of the M27 Corridor in Portsmouth and Southampton.

AS A KeeN but inexperienced sailor, the thought of taking part in the global adventure took root during the lunch

and after investigating further, Lindsey applied to take part in the Clipper race leaving the UK next summer.

“I didn’t realise it was possible for ordinary people with not a lot of sailing experience to take part.

“I really enjoy being on the water. My partner Roger Irwin and I had a yacht at ocean village for a number of years and I represented my university in dinghy sailing.

“I put in an application in September 2011. I had to go for an interview and pass my level one training before I was given the go ahead,” she said.

Lindsey is busy at the gym preparing for the trip as well as training with the rest of the crew.

“It is going to be uncomfortable – I’m not so worried about the sea sickness more the cold and wet and it will be daunting being on night watch.

“I need to get on with the rest of the crew, we will be living in close proximity but that doesn’t worry me, you can easily get over any embarrassment. The important thing is for us to help and support each other,” she said.

Getting used to being part of the crew rather than being the leader will be a change for Lindsey but she is looking forward to learning some new skills.

“I won’t be the skipper and I’m not likely to be watch leader, I will be taking orders and being a follower rather than a leader.

“My days are usually fi lled with reading, writing and attending meetings. All the things I will be doing are completely different practical skills, with everything from understanding the engine and how to repair sails as well as basic sailing techniques,” she said.

After 12 years at City College, Lindsey admitted she would be sad to go but she felt it was time for someone else to take on the mantle.

“It has been a long journey and there has been an awful lot happening in the past 12 years. The College is unrecognisable physically and in terms of its performance and the quality of the staff.

“The Clipper Race will start at the end of July or beginning of August 2013 and I will be going right round the world. My partner Roger hopes to come out and meet me maybe in Rio and my daughter Fern is planning to meet up with me in Cape Town,” she said.

Lindsey Bows Out as City College Principal Gets Set to Take Part in a High Seas Adventuresitting at a Business solent working lunch listening to a speaker promoting the Clipper round the world race had a dramatic effect on southampton City College principal lindsey noble.

Above: lindsey noble is busy training for the Clipper race leaving the UK in the summer

Above: Lindsey Noble speaking at the Solent Logistics Conference in october


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Cobweb Select SSe Telecoms’ Hampshire Data Centre to Support Their Infrastructure,

Helping to Drive Their expansion PlansCobweb, the biggest independent hosted Microsoft Exchange provider in Europe, have selected SSE Telecoms’ Tier 3+ data centre in Hampshire to house their technical equipment. This new strategic move will assist Cobweb in their expansion plans over the next three years. Cobweb required technical space in a highly resilient facility to house ten racks at 5kW minimum power capacity to help with their growth plans. SSE Telecoms was selected due to its fl exibility in providing an end-to-end solution.

Thomas eggar Bolsters Commercial Teams in SouthamptonLaw fi rm Thomas Eggar

LLP has announced that it will be strengthening its offering to corporate and commercial clients in the Southampton market. The expansion of its teams in Southampton will be achieved through a combination of senior recruits and relocation of several key people from its Newbury offi ce. These plans form part of the fi rm’s strategy to build its commercial practices in areas where client demand can best be met by specialist teams who combine legal expertise, an in depth knowledge of relevant client industries and local market knowledge. Business development activity will focus predominantly on the manufacturing, TMT, retail and Financial Services sectors where Thomas Eggar already has a good profi le and strong client base.

PiMS Workspace Appointed by Royal HollowayPiMS Workspace, the Fareham based provider of business space management solutions, has been appointed by

Royal Holloway, University of London to provide staff relocation and move management services across the University’s campus. PiMS Workspace will manage the relocation of staff members from various departments currently situated in the main ‘Founder’s Building’, ‘Huntersdale Building’ and Computer Centre. The principle reason for the adjustment is to align the existing departments and improve the work fl ow of the University’s numerous divisions.

Taunton’s College is Changing…The name Taunton’s College has been synonymous with excellent education in Southampton for 23 years. But last summer, they refreshed their image, and reminded the city’s residents of their 250 years of history within Southampton. Past, present and future students gathered at the College in July to celebrate their history and renaming. Members of the community also came to see the College’s recently refurbished facilities and some of the exceptional work by our talented students. Guests then risked the rainstorms to see the grand unveiling of our new branding as Richard Taunton Sixth Form College.


we welcome the new Champions:

Solent Champions represent a diverse cross-section of business and provide a powerful forum for debate, generating ideas and project initiatives for the benefi t of the Solent region.

Could you be a Champion of the Solent region? Find out how you can help to make the Solent region a world-class location in which to work, invest, study, live and enjoy,Contact Leigh-Sara Timberlake byemailing [email protected] call 0844 225 3130.

More Organisations Become Champions of the Solent Region

THE football club is at the heart of the community in Bournemouth and Commercial director Rob Mitchell said they were keen to become involved in Business Solent.

He said: “We are delighted to be part of Business Solent – an established business engagement organisation.

“We hope we can help Business Solent to grow in this area – and for us it will be an opportunity for us to make wider business links across the region.”

Affectionately known as the Cherries, AFC Bournemouth has established a name as a business hub and popular venue for meetings and conferences.

Poole based Seeker News has also recently joined as a Solent Champion to help spread the message to businesses about the work of Business Solent.

Steve Cook, Editor and Managing director for Seeker News believes linking up with Business Solent makes perfect sense.

“Seeker News has a track record of providing information and educational articles designed to help businesses grow and we see a great shared ideal with Business Solent in helping business owners thrive for the good of the local economy.”

“Businesses thrive by working together and through the sharing of knowledge and ideas, here at Seeker we see a shared mission with Business Solent to help spread this message to businesses throughout the region” he said.

Geoff Paterson, Area director for Business Solent, said: “It is very positive to see a growing list of dorset based businesses seeing the benefi ts of becoming Champions of the region.

“organisations such as Adido, C4L, the Bournemouth Symphony orchestra, the Green House Hotel, Lester Aldridge and Terence o’Rourke are now established Champions. More recently organisations such as the Bournemouth & Poole College, Copyrite, Mazars, Parkeon and Bournemouth University have also become

Champions in the dorset region.“As Area director for dorset and South Wiltshire,

it is my aim to swell the number of businesses becoming Champions as part of our mission to connect the 1000 most ambitious business leaders in the South Central region. I strongly believe there are tangible benefi ts to be had from promoting the region as a whole,” he said.

Champion Programme Continues to Grow Across the RegionaFC Bournemouth is one of a wide selection of organisations signing up to the Champion programme in the west of the solent region in recent months.

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Above: Business Solent West Region director Geoff Paterson (left) presents Champion Plaque to Rob Mitchell from AFC Bournemouth (right)


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1. Why did PeeR1 choose to base themselves in Southampton?There are a number of reasons for this. one is that, it means that we only attract the best talent. If someone is as serious about coming to work for PEER1 they will relocate. Also, Southampton is surrounded by so many universities, all of which are within a 45 minute drive, meaning we have young talent at our fi nger tips. our HQ is in vancouver, and when PEER1 decided to launch in the UK, Southampton was described by our Md to the Canadian Execs as “It’s just like vancouver, only without the mountains”.

2. What benefi ts do you derive from being in the Solent region?We can get anywhere in the country very easily to see our customers. There is bags of space for our 58,000 square foot data centre, and it is worth mentioning that it isn’t easy to get this much space in such an economically thriving and promising area.

3. Do you think the Solent region is a hidden gem? What more can be done to promote it to businesses?Yes we do think it is a hidden gem! There are so many fantastic companies in the Solent region, each of which are fi nding new ways to go in this challenging time. There are several that are recognised as great places to work and this should also be promoted more widely. People grow businesses and more effort needs to be made to attract those great people to the Solent region.

4. At the recent Business Solent conference PeeR1 spoke about the importance of making the work environment a fun place to be, can you recap why this is so important?The key to success as we experience it (100% growth year on year) is to engage your employees. As I said above, people are what ultimately make businesses grow and when you go to the trouble of fi nding great people you need to make sure you hold on to them. This is achieved through making the work place a fun place to be and through making your employees feel valued. This all leads to longer tenure and ultimately a better customer experience, because your people are happy to serve your customers. Happy customers = business growth.

5. You are moving to Town Quay – and I understand there will be a slide in the offi ce – is that the case? What other fun items will there be?An indoor garden, a roof terrace with cooking facilities, a slide, a cinema room, a tree house, swings, a huge canteen area, one large apartment on the top fl oor, a make-shift helipad (approval pending) – the list is endless. The offi ce will be open plan with a mixture of old raw materials and new white clean lines. We move in on the 4th March 2013 (fi ngers crossed).

6. What are your plans for 2013?our fi nancial year runs July–June, so we are still amidst our plans from last year! We acquired a managed hosting company based in London in August of this year, so our primary objective is to complete the integration. This means bringing data

centres together, opening a second offi ce (with the PEER1 touch) in London to accommodate our new staff members, moving into our new offi ces in Southampton, launching some new products, continuing to fi ll our data centre in Portsmouth and of course growing 100% more.

7. PeeR1 are a very involved as Champions – how has that benefi ted your company?It has really helped us build awareness in the Solent region, which is so important when what we do affects every business in the region to whom the Internet is critical. It has also helped us to attract more and more great talent through what can only be described as a more organic approach!

8. ensuring the region retains and develops a skilled workforce is key to future prosperity for the region – do you have any thoughts on how this can be achieved?Businesses in the local area need to continue to spend money and time keeping their staff trained. This goes a long way to keeping employees engaged and consequently keeping the average tenure high. As I mentioned above, this all leads to happy staff = happy customers = business growth.

exciting Plans afoot for PeeR1 in 2013peer1 hosting is making a real name for itself in the solent region. we asked sales Manager sarah winter to tell us about why they chose to locate in the solent region and to reveal some of their plans for the future.

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Main picture: An artist impression of the new PEER1 offi ce at Town Quay in Southampton.

Facts & Figuresindustry: IT/Web Hostingestablished: 1999 (Canada) 2009 (UK)no. of employees: 500 (Global) 100 (UK)

Above: Sarah Winter, Sales Managerfrom PeeR1 Hosting


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Looking to the Future. . .IN THe wake of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement at the close

of last year, it was clear 2013 was going to be another challenging year for businesses in the Solent region.

Chancellor George osborne declared the period of austerity would be extended by another year to 2017/18 and local government budgets will be cut by 2 per cent in 2014.

with calls for more belt-tightening from the Chancellor, the likelihood is businesses will be forced to remain cautious in the months ahead.

vail williams partner, Matthew samuel-Camps, revealed commercial property can give clear indications of how business is faring – and he is keeping a close eye on a developing trend.

“one school of thought is developing that the drive to cut costs has brought more focus to practices such as working from home and hot-desking which are unlikely to be reversed when the economy revives.

“this change in requirements should lead to a continuing evolution in the market demand for offi ces, with those that are most effi cient and sustainable thus exemplifying brands’ commitment to the environment and with high quality work space allowing occupiers to attract the best quality staff having the highest likelihood of success,” said Matthew.

What lies ahead for 2013?we asked some of our Champions to dust off their crystal balls to take a peek into the future. . . and here’s what they had to say.

One school of thought is developing that the drive to cut costs has brought more focus to practices such as working from home and hot-desking which are unlikely to be reversed when the economy revivesMatthew Samuel-Camps, vail williams partner


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Business Solent Champions Give Their Forecasts for 2013

Malcolm Thixton, Managing Partner at BDO, said:

The high street in 2013 is going to be in better shape and there should be growth of up to 3 per cent.

People have been pretty cautious in recent times but we are starting to see some confi dence returning in retail.

Unemployment fi gures were better than anyone thought they would be and we have seen recent changes in bank lending to support the housing market. All of this will help consumer spending.

It is key for retailers to offer good service, quality and convenience as well as a good online offering. Anyone sticking to the old models of retail will struggle.

Dave Lees, Managing Director at Southampton Airport, said:

2013 is set to be a further very challenging year for air travel and therefore Southampton Airport.

The current economic climate, together with increased taxation, is depressing the overall demand for air travel and in particular domestic fl ying.

The key things for Southampton Airport in 2013 will be new routes including Barcelona with Flybe, following the launch of other fl ights including Nantes and worldwide connections with KLM in 2012.

Lindsey Noble, Principal of Southampton City College, said:

Employers will continue to be more and more interested in apprenticeships and taking young people on, particularly in the areas of engineering, marine and technology in general.

It is crucial for us to be able to offer fl exible apprenticeships that offer a much more effective option than they have had in the past.

The Studio School at City College will open its door in September 2013 – it will take a while to become established but it will be an important development for the city.

James Prowse, Chairman of the Future Southampton Action Group, said:

There are some major developments in the offi ng including the Watermark scheme that’s worth £70m, the Platform Road scheme at £15m and the multi-million pound Royal Pier development.

While these won’t be delivered in 2013, a great deal will happen in terms of laying the foundations. The Future Southampton Group will build on its successes to date working with Southampton City Council through the new design advisory panel and discussions are continuing around the potential for a City Forum where future developments can be discussed.

James Cretney, CeO of Marwell Wildlife and Chairman of the Sustainability Action Group, said:

Sustainability makes business sense – the outcomes are benefi cial fi nancially as well as environmentally.

At Marwell we’ve had a couple of great examples.The solar panels we fi tted have exceeded the total generation of power for the year- they made 45,000kw of power and we expected 40,000kw for the whole year.

As well, the new water fi ltration system we fi tted for the penguins

has reduced water consumption by 50 per cent.

2012 has been quite a tough year for us but we are still making a surplus because we were able to make savings on our costs.

We are looking at making further savings by installing an anaerobic digester to deal with the animal waste which currently costs £100,000 a year to remove.

We want to save 80 percent from our fossil fuel requirement – we are aiming to be carbon neutral fairly shortly and we are feeling fairly bullish about next year,” he said.

HAvING recently been crowned UK Business Speaker of the Year sponsored by PEER1 Hosting, Rich Watts of Solent Champion

LeePeckGroup clearly knows what he’s talking about when it comes to standing up and being heard.

Account director Rich readily admits he positively relishes the opportunity to speak in public and he joined his local Toastmasters group to hone his skills further.

“I do still feel nervous when I speak in public but the difference is I look forward to that feeling rather than dreading it.

“It’s perfectly normal to feel like that and it’s what you do with that feeling that makes the difference.

“I now seek out opportunities to speak in public and I really love the buzz I get from doing it,” he said.

Knowing your subject is key to relaxing and feeling confident, says Rich, and he believes knowing your facts is more important than practising for hours.

“When I’m coaching other people I always say it’s more important to know your subject.

“When I took part in the UK Business Speaker of the Year I did a great deal of preparation. I was happy with the content and that left me free to learn it word for word including the pausing and intonation,” he said.

Now Rich has got his sights on becoming the British Champion of Toastmasters UK and helping others to learn the gift of the gab.

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Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway: Public Speaking Doesn’t Have to be an Ordeal

Above left to right: Terry Connor from PEER1 Hosting, Rich Watts from LeePeckGroup and Ross Thornley from RT Media.

Above: Rich Watts from LeePeckGroup

here are rich’s Five top tips for making an impact when you stand up to speak1. Know your topic: If you don’t have confidence in your own knowledge of the subject, how can you expect your audience to believe in you? 2. Know your style: We all have unique speaking styles. Some relaxed, some very rehearsed and polished. Understand your own preference and play to your strengths – you don’t have to deliver like Martin Luther King every time... 3. Recognise negative thoughts and turn them around: So many of us imagine our speech or presentation going badly. Every time you catch yourself doing this, turn it around and imagine your audience

smiling back at you, the sound of them applauding and the great feeling this gives you. 4. Learn that first line: The moment when you first stand-up and see the audience focusing on you can be tough. Learn your first line until you can deliver it in your sleep and before you know it, you’ll be over that first hurdle of getting those first words out cleanly. 5. Leave them in no doubt: Ensure your audience knows exactly what you want them to think, feel or do after your speech by leaving them with a clear memorable conclusion – your very own public speaking lasting impression...


sUstainaBilitY Case stUDY

HOSTeD by Business Solent Area Director, Geoff Paterson, the event at AFC Bournemouth’s Goldsands

Stadium, attracted more than 60 business leaders interested in finding out more about sustainability.

Carbon management was discussed by John Buckley, Managing director of Carbon Footprint Ltd. He explained why companies are becoming more engaged with carbon management and the business benefits they gain from doing so.

While dave Newton, founding partner of Corporate Impact and vice Chair of Business Solent’s Sustainability Action Group, put the business case for managing CSR. He covered areas such as balancing risks with opportunities and engaging with stakeholders, including the community in which you operate.

Tina Baker, Chief Executive of the dorset Community Foundation, spoke about the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). She developed the theme by illustrating the practical implementation of CSR from a local perspective with reference to Corporate Community Giving, which makes it easy for companies to channel their charitable donations into local community funds.

Nick Read, the Sustainability Manager at Lush Manufacturing, spoke about his company’s approach to environmentally responsible manufacturing. He explained Lush now have over 800 stores worldwide and described how sustainability is a cornerstone of their highly successful business model. He gave an overview of the Lush approach to best practice including packaging, recycling, ethical buying, energy optimisation and the development of innovative new products such as tubeless toothpaste.

Richard Hillam, development director of Infinergy brought the event to a close with his thoughts on the challenge ahead for wind farms in the UK. He outlined the key obstacles facing wind farm developers as they strive to overcome planning objections and win public support in

implementing the government’s agenda to take advantage of the UK’s wind resource and reduce our dependence on imported energy supplies.

Geoff Paterson said he was delighted with the uptake for the event and said there seemed to be a real interest from business.

“Companies are increasingly focusing on proactive sustainability strategies to win contracts, reduce costs, comply with legislation and build their reputations as trusted, caring members of the community.

“In our first Champion Briefing breakfast in dorset, five keynote speakers shared their experience of how the implementation of appropriate sustainability policies can increase profitability and promote business growth.

“We were delighted to be joined by members of Bournemouth Chamber’s Green Knowledge Network who were on hand to provide further information on their related services and products and we look forward to collaborating further in the future.”

Sustainability is the Key to Future Prosperitylooking at how businesses can adopt a sustainable approach was the topic of conversation at the first Champion Briefing held in Dorset.

Above left to right: John Buckley from Carbon Footprint Ltd, Nick Read from Lush Manufacturing Ltd, Tina Baker from dorest Community Foundation, Richard Hillam from Infinergy, Geoff Paterson from Business Solent and david Newton from Corporate Impact.

Above: John Buckley from Carbon Footprint speaking at Sustainable Business Breakfast

BUSINESS Solent recently launched the Sustainable Solent Action Group chaired by James Cretney, Chief Executive at Marwell Wildlife. The group aims to promote a holistic sustainable business model for the region which will support business growth while improving quality of life and enhancing the natural environment within the Solent region. The forum will also deliver events, services, and sign-posting that enables Solent Champions to quickly and easily

improve their understanding of, and engagement in, these issues for the benefit of their business.

To find out more about the Sustainable Solent Action Group or to tell us about your organisation’s sustainability initiatives

Call: 0844 225 3130email: [email protected]

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ORGANISEd by Business Solent, “Unlocking the Power of the Solent’s Potential – through the Maritime Logistics Sector” was

a chance for industry leaders and Champions to focus on the emerging picture for the region.

Capt. Julian Burr from Lloyds Register spoke about the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute which will include links with the University of Southampton. The new facility will provide consultancy, education and major funding opportunities for the industry.

Keynote speaker was the former Lloyds List Editor and maritime columnist Michael Grey.

His speech focused on whether the Solent will be able to prosper in the event of a lot more competition emerging from new facilities on the River Thames.

Mr Grey also stressed the importance of a positive dialogue with any community living around a port to ensure the public are kept on side.

“Many port and terminal managements operate with the depressing awareness that the local city or town would like to see them shut down, the ships banished, and the valuable waterside turned over to non-marine activities like property development, shopping malls and waterside dwellings regarded as having much more value than commercial quaysides.

“And in some cases these threats have been very real with whole ports and terminals shut down or

forced to relocate to less controversial localities. It has happened in this country, more than once, in recent years and there are facilities under this sort of threat now.

“Sensible port and terminal operators know the importance of keeping the general public on side and ensuring, through programmes of information which tell people about the real value of the port and its related industry to the city or town,” he said

The conference looked at the important role of the maritime sector and included contributions from George Angas, Chair of Solent Maritime and Frank dixie, Managing director from PSP Logistics.

George Angas, said: “The event was well attended and it wasn’t just a question of preaching to the converted.

“What came across very strongly was the inter-connectedness of all the key players in the sector. It is important for us to keep the dialogue going.”

Jeremy Hamilton spoke about Solent Passport and explained it was a Business Solent initiative that it presents wide range leadership and management development opportunities targeting the individual leaders of tomorrow responsible for driving profit and growth across the region.

And Lindsey Noble, Principal of Southampton City College, revealed how the new Studio School will have strong links with the marine and maritime industries and offer students aged from 14 to 19 ‘real world learning.’

other speakers at the conference included:• Prof. John Millican, Maritime & Technology

Faculty from Southampton Solent University • Dave Lees, Managing Director from Southampton

Airport and Chair of Solent Logistics • Peter Winter, Director of Planning and Resources,

National oceanography Centre• Mark Fell, Associate, Travel & Transport

Research Group • Matthew Cheal, Client Manger – for Platform

for Prosperity

Unlocking the Power of the Solent’s Potential – Through the Maritime Logistics Sector

The opportunities and challenges facing one of the Solent’s most vibrant sectors was the focus for a major event held at the National oceanographic Centre in Southampton.

Left to right: Frank dixie from PSP Logistics, Michael Grey, Maritime Columnist, Capt. Julian Burr from Lloyds Register, Lindsey Noble from Southampton City College, dave Lees from Southampton Airport, Mark Fell from Travel & Transport Research Group, John Millican from Southampton Solent University, Peter Winter from National oceanography Centre and George Angas from Solent Maritime.

Above: Keynote Speaker Micheal Grey, former Lloyds List Editor and Columnist


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A NEW Action Group will get off the ground in 2013 – looking at how to promote the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector.

Representatives from firms such as GE Aviation, Coopervision, Harwin and Portsmouth Aviation got round the table with Business Solent and EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, to set up the new group. Feedback from around the table helped shape a programme of action for 2013. Key objectives will be to:• Address issues around the skills shortage• Promote manufacturing and engineering as a

career option • Improve the perception of apprenticeships• Lobby politicians Todd Powers, Executive Site Leader at GE Aviation said: “As a group we can be more influential – manufacturing is cool and we need to get that message across,” he said.

one of the ways they would like to explore promoting manufacturing and engineering as a career path is by creating a film appealing to young people. The group agreed it should be made by young people and include case studies that would show the lifestyle that can be achieved if you follow this path.

Jim davison of EEF said he was pleased with the outcome of the meeting.

“We have got a good idea of what the group would like to achieve. Now we just need to get more companies involved and round the table,” he said.

If you would like to find out more about the new Advanced Manufacturing and engineering Action Group please email [email protected].

Watermark Proposals Outlined to Future Southampton Group Ahead of Public ConsultationCHAMPIoNS were taken through the proposals for the Watermark development at the latest meeting of the Future Southampton Group (FSG).

The design team working on the £70m scheme gave an in-depth presentation on the proposals ahead of going public with their plans in december.

Chairman of the Action Group, James Prowse said as a result of the meeting, FSG had highlighted a number of key areas they want to discuss further.

“We are interested in having further discussion with the Watermark design team about the detail of the interaction in the Bargate, Castle Way area and down to the Western Esplanade. It is a complex interaction of buildings, history, topography, people, buses and cars that needs careful consideration,” he said.

“We are also keen to ensure there is no gap between the end of Western Esplanade, the new

waterfront proposals and the improvements to Platform Road,” he said.

The Watermark development will be discussed in January at the newly created design Advisory Panel (dAP) set up by Southampton City Council.

“The dAP will be a pre-application discussion on Watermark and we are also going to be looking at the proposals for the Town Quay depot,” he said.

Decentralisation in the RegionIt is not often we can tell exactly what the Prime Minister is thinking. But

at his personal request, and encouraged by the department of Communities and Local Government Select Committee, the Cities Minister, Greg Clark MP, the other day published the Coalition’s progress report on decentralisation. Read the sub-texts carefully and some departments need a kick in the pants. Apply it to the Wessex and Solent region and it will be viewed by many as a clarion call for more innovation on the part of several local authorities and some Local Enterprise Partnerships too.

Clark applies six key tests to each department of state but sets them out in such a way as they become a new metric by which to assess the local state too. Lift the burden of bureaucracy; empower communities to do things their way; increase local control of public finance; diversify the supply of public services; open the government to public scrutiny; strengthen accountability to local people. drive these to their logical conclusion, he suggests, and there will be enhanced economic growth matched

by an empowered civil society edgily playing its part in civic sustainability.

So how then in the central South to make sense of those local authorities which have campaigned inside the Local Government Association and to the department of Business to maximise their control of services and revenues at the expense of local firms? While marketing agencies struggle, one authority sits on a sluggish and under-scrutinised tourism promotion budget. While businesses fight for survival, another invades the local marketplace launching enterprises which cut directly into entrepreneurs’ revenues. Elsewhere, still a kind of corporatist model has emerged, where a tiny clique of big firms are ‘in’ to the public sector pot at the expense of a decentralised local economy where enterprises of all shapes and sizes have a direct role to play rather than only through tired representative bodies who themselves extract from the public purse. one quick survey shows M3 LEP, Bournemouth and Southampton Councils, Havant and East Hampshire and Rushmoor doing particularly well in these respects with others in the ‘could do better’ and even doing severe damage. Just as Greg Clark gives each government

department a ‘star rating’ for their creativity in decentralising it would be worth rating local state bodies – and especially local authority leaders – by the same standard too.

decentralisation is at the heart of the Coalition’s project. In a varied form it is now emerging at the forefront of the Labour Policy review as well. It is not just about the North-South divide but also about the divides within our regions and local economies. And as will become increasingly clear it is crucially about the extent to which the local state can demonopolise the power of action so that your business and my business, our social enterprise and your neighbour’s charity has the space to flourish and so unlock growth in all its forms.

Francis Davis is a Fellow of the think tank Res Publica and chairs a local business.

New Action Group will Focus on Promoting Advanced Manufacturing & engineering in the Solent Region

A Political Point of View– a new regular column by Francis Davis

Francis davis, Chair of the Social Policy Network.

Solent International Business Alliance is Set to Build on Chinese ConnectionsMATCH-making between Solent and Chinese companies and engaging with Chinese students are just two of the proposals being worked on by the Solent International Business Alliance (SIBA).

Chair of the group Norman Armstrong from Grant Thornton said they were also looking to explore how social media can be employed to build better links that would benefit the region.

“We are keen to explore match-making investment opportunities with Chinese investors and local companies” he said.

The SIBA group will also be looking at how to make links with Chinese students while they are studying in the region.

“There are literally thousands of Chinese students studying in the region and through engagement and interaction they could become advocates for the Solent economic region at home as well as be encouraged to start their own businesses locally,” he said.

Mike Smith, who chairs the regional board for Business Solent (South), said the region has strong historical links with China and it was important to build upon that foundation.

He said; “In the business community there is enthusiasm, interest, and they want to learn more.

“We need to look at inward and outward delegation opportunities,” he said.

Artist impression of the Watermark WestQuay scheme

“PEoPLE, profit, planet is the mantra that business should adopt to secure a brighter future for us all. That’s the view I’ve come to since taking an active role in the Business Solent Sustainability Action Group and I’m keen to help others see that too. That was one of my reasons for getting involved. The environmental aspects are a part of sustainability, but it’s about much more than that. I’ve always been a big believer that if you have the right people in your organisation the profit will follow. Now it’s also a matter of ensuring we add the planet to make a triple bottom line.

I joined Trethowans in 2005 having worked at other law firms in the region. I could see the massive potential Trethowans had. I chose here rather than the options at other firms because of that potential. Year on year since that I’ve seen the firm develop. We have welcomed good lawyers from lots of other firms and the strength of Trethowans has grown as a result.

I became Managing Partner in 2009. It’s been tough for any business to be successful ever since. However it has also been a time of opportunity. When there’s an established market, business opportunities can be more difficult to come by.

Some relationships can already be “sewn up”. In the current climate there are plenty of opportunities to change that and to build new contacts and relationships.

We’ve always adopted a very positive approach. We’ve continued to invest in our people, IT and the business as a whole. Throughout the whole downturn we have continued to award pay increases every year. We have remained committed to training and growth. The proof of the pudding will be in 10 to 20 years time when hopefully we will have been seen to have taken the right strategy. We are already seeing some of the benefits of that investment.

People might think our approach has been brave, but to me businesses that pause or turn down opportunities are braver. The question we always ask ourselves is, does it make us a better law firm? If it doesn’t we won’t invest in it.”


in MY view

By Simon RhodesManaging Partner, Trethowans LLP

People, Profit, Planet is the Way Forward

simon rhodes is the Managing partner and partner in the employment team at trethowans llp. in this article he talks about the challenges of running a business in difficult economic times and the need to keep people part of a sustainable triple bottom line.

Simon Rhodes, Managing Partner,

Trethowans LLP

We became a supporter of Business Southampton and welcomed the move to Business Solent because we could see the benefits of working with it. Business Solent covers the same geographical region that we are in and no other business organisation does what it does. It is business focused and raises awareness of what

Champions have to offer and how they can help each other. By bringing us together at events and Action Groups, it can speed up the process of building relationships.My tip for 2013 is simple, it’s easy for businesses to get sidetracked but they should never

forget the importance of the people they employ. My hope is that we won’t see Robert Peston on the news again. And I would love to think that with a bit more of a positive, confident outlook, we could all move forward in the coming year. On behalf of Trethowans I’d like to wish every business in the Solent region a prosperous 2013.


Upcoming BusinessSolent eventsinformal networking eveningWednesday 16th January, 17:00 – 19:00,Grand Café, SouthamptonMonthly informal networking in a relaxed atmosphere for Champions, Associates and guests.

solent suppliers showcaseTuesday 22nd January, 10:00 – 14:30,De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton Fifth annual exhibition with a food & beverage focus, local suppliers showcase their products to regional buyers.

sustainable solent ConferenceMonday 28th January, 09:00 – 15:00,Ordnance Survey HQ, Southampton Conference focused on Sustainability, one in a series of conferences focusing on Unlocking the Power of the Solent’s Potential.

sector specifi c BreakfastTuesday 5th February, 07:30 – 09:30,The hub, City College Southamptonone in a series of sector specifi c breakfasts, focused on the leisure and hospitality industry.

south Coast Business works exhibitionTuesday 5th February, 10:00 – 15:00,De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel, SouthamptonExhibition providing the opportunity to meet face-to-face with business owners and decision makers from a diverse range of companies in the South.

Directors ForumWednesday 6th February, 18:30 – 22:00,Escoffi er Restaurant, The Bournemouth & Poole CollegeExclusive dinner for Champions and guests focusing on education and employability, sponsored by Solent Champion the Bournemouth & Poole College.

lean offi ce workshopThursday 7th February, 09:00 – 15:30,Ocean Village Innovation Centre, Southampton Awareness session aimed at offi ce and serviced based companies looking to improve their productivity and service levels.

informal networking eveningWednesday 20th February, 17:00 – 19:00,The White Star Tavern, SouthamptonMonthly informal networking in a relaxed atmosphere for Champions, Associates and guests.

launch of the south CoastBusiness awardsTuesday 26th February, 17:00 – 19:30,De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel, SouthamptonLaunching the categories and unveiling the sponsors for the 2013 South Coast Business Awards.

enterprise M3 annual ConferenceThursday 28th February, 10:00 – 15:00, Mercedes-Benz World, BrooklandsEnterprise M3’s 2013 Annual Conference.

Breakfast seminarTuesday 5th March, 08:00 – 10:00, De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel, SouthamptonBreakfast Seminar in association with Solent Champion RSM Tenon and focused on Real Time Information for PAYE/NI.

Business solent annualConference 2013Friday 8th March, 09:30 – 14:00, Norton Park Hotel, Winchester Recognised as a key event in the region’s business calendar, Business Solent’s Annual Conference will update Champions and guests on regional business issues.

working lunchTuesday 14th March, 12:00 – 14:30, Signature Restaurant, Mercure Dolphin Hotel, Southampton Working Lunch focusing on City deals, in association with the Southern daily Echo.

Directors ForumTuesday 19th March, 18:30 – 22:00,Venue TBCExclusive dinner for Champions and guests focusing on digital Technology and Augmented Reality sponsored by Champion Adido.

informal networking eveningWednesday 20th March, 17:00 – 19:00,Dining at WestQuay, SouthamptonMonthly informal networking in a relaxed atmosphere for Champions, Associates and guests.

Champion Briefi ngTuesday 26th March, 07:45 – 09:30,Rhinefi eld House Hotel, New ForestChampion breakfast briefi ng focusing on India in association with HSBC, UKIBC and Solent India Business Network.

Solent Fast Track events Solent Fast Track events are for Associates and other like-minded SME business owners to come together and learn and share business solutions to grow their businesses faster and more profi tably. Please see below the upcoming Fast Track event dates:Thursday 23th January, 07:30 – 10:00,Solent Hotel & Spa, FarehamThursday 28th February, 07:30 – 10:00,AFC BournemouthThursday 28th March, 07:30 – 10:00,Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham

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