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Fareham's Business Newsletter

February 2026

Published by Fareham Borough Council, each edition delivers news, support and opportunities to businesses in Fareham.

 

 

 

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Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week – 23-27 February 2026 – Across Fareham, Portsmouth, Gosport and Havant

A week-long celebration of our shared local economy with a focus on interaction, innovation, inspiration, and investment. Each day is packed with free business events where you can learn about what is happening in our area, hear from local business leaders, access free business support and training, and meet useful, new connections. There really is something for everyone!

Proudly sponsored by Fareham Borough Council and organised by the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.

Click here to view the full programme of events and book your tickets. External Hyperlink - Opens in new tab

 

 

 

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Daedalus Network Event – 10am-2pm – Tuesday 24 February 2026 – Fareham Innovation Centre (includes buffet lunch)

This event is held every four months in collaboration with Gosport Borough Council to bring together businesses based at Fareham Innovation Centre, Faraday Business Park, CEMAST & CETC, Solent Airport, IFA2, Daedalus Park and Daedalus Waterfront – and welcomes outside businesses to come along and find more. Each event enjoys expert speakers and includes time for informal networking.

This time we welcome Steve Farndell (Head of Asset Management, Fareham Borough Council), Andrew Barnett (Barnbrook Systems & South-Central Regional Defence and Security Cluster), and Matt Wilkins (incoming operator at Solent Airport).

Part of the Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week with free buffet lunch included.

Click here now to book your place. External Hyperlink - Opens in new tab

 

 

 

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Fareham Business Expo – 9:30am-3pm – Thursday 26 February 2026 – Fareham Leisure Centre

Fareham Borough Council is pleased to be partnering with Everyone Active for the fourth year to deliver the Fareham Business Expo at Fareham Leisure Centre. Following its successful launch in 2023, Fareham Business Expo has now been adopted as the official business-to-business exhibition and networking event of the popular Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week.

Now with over 70 exhibitors and on target for 500+ attendees, this is the busiest event of the week so be sure to book your free visitor ticket now and join the bustling business community in the heart of Fareham.

Click here to book your expo visitor ticket now. External Hyperlink - Opens in new tab

 

 

 

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Solent Business Skills & Solutions – Free on-line business support, training, and resources with SEEDL

Introducing a brand-new opportunity to upskill your workforce - completely free of charge courtesy of Solent Business Skills and Solutions (SBSS). SBSS has partnered with SEEDL, the world's first 'Live and On-Demand' learning subscription company, to bring over 300 high-quality courses directly to businesses in the PO and SO postcode areas. Free for you and your employees - no strings attached.

SEEDL offers an innovative learning experience where your team can either book into live classes or watch courses on demand, whenever it suits them. With 250+ courses available both live and on-demand, there's flexibility to learn at your own pace or together as a team.

Courses cover topics such as: Sales Customer Service (including retail and hospitality); Leadership; Project Management; Office 365; Mental Wellness; Compliance; Communication; Health and Safety; and much more.

Getting started is simple - if your business is based in a PO or SO postcode, or your employees work primarily in these areas, you are eligible. Just click the link below to register and unlock full access. You and your team are encouraged to make the most of this fantastic opportunity to grow, develop, and succeed – all thanks to SBSS.

Click here to set up your free SEEDL account External Hyperlink - Opens in new tab

 

 

 

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Creatives' Advice Hub

If you're a creative, digital or CreaTech business in Hampshire, this one's for you. Creative businesses don't always fit neatly into standard business advice and that's exactly why the Creatives' Advice Hub has just launched. It's a fully funded programme of specialist business support, designed specifically for creatives and delivered by people who genuinely understand how creative businesses really work.

Get support with: Pricing your work with confidence; Managing cashflow without the headache; Marketing that feels authentic (not salesy); IP, legal basics and protecting your ideas; Using technology and AI responsibly in creative workflows; Growing or scaling without losing what makes your business you.

What's included: One-to-one business advice and mentoring; Practical, no-nonsense webinars; Friendly networking and peer-learning events; A flagship CreaTech networking event during Tech Week in March.

This support is completely free and open to: Freelancers and sole traders; Micro and small creative businesses; Digital, media and CreaTech companies; Creative founders (including those yet to start their business)

Places are limited as this is a time-limited pilot programme, so early registration is encouraged. If you'd like to find out more, call IncuHive on 0800 689 3564 or email support@incuhive.co.uk. Or you can register your interest now using the link below:

Click here now to register your interest. External Hyperlink - Opens in new tab

 

 

 

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Hampshire Growth Hub

The Hampshire Growth Hub is dedicated to empowering businesses across Hampshire to thrive and accelerate their growth. Our mission is to provide expert guidance, valuable resources, and tailored one-to-one support to help you navigate the challenges of running a business and embrace new opportunities to grow. All support is fully funded by the UK Government and is available at no cost to Hampshire SME businesses. We have a team of experts ready to accelerate your business performance and achieve your growth ambitions.

Click for more information and to access free business support. External Hyperlink - Opens in new tab

 

 

 

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Town Centre Business Breakfast – 7:45am-10am – Thursday 12 March – Civic Offices

This will feature our usual Regen Round-Up of everything that has happened around town centre regeneration in the four months since our last business breakfast. There will also be a guest speaker announced nerarer the time! Breakfast will be available at 7:45am with the speaker sessions starting at 8am. It is free to attend but places are limited so use the link below to book your place now.

Click here to book on to the Town Centre Business Breakfast External Hyperlink - Opens in new tab