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Welcome to the latest edition of Fareham's Business Newsletter, published by Fareham Borough Council. Each monthly edition delivers news, support and opportunities to businesses in Fareham.
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Council buys Fareham Shopping Centre
Fareham Borough Council has bought Fareham Shopping Centre and several adjoining properties on West Street from Madone Ltd. The £14.25M acquisition forms part of the Council's broader regeneration programme, which includes £16.7M for Fareham Live and £2.5M to replace Osborn Road multi storey car park, which has reached the end of its useful life, with a modern surface car park. The shopping centre has a key role to play both now and in the future, and ownership will enable the Council to provide stability and reassurance to its tenants as it works with them and other key partners to develop a new all-encompassing strategy leading to a more vibrant town centre. Click here to read the full story.
All that glitters is gold at the 2023 Fareham Christmas lights event!
Come along to the 'go-to' festive event of the season – the Fareham Christmas Lights switch on! Taking place on the pedestrianised area of West Street on Saturday 18 November, this family friendly event is by far the best attended of the year, attracting thousands of visitors. This year, Fareham Borough Council will be unveiling a new festive lights display, as part of a five year contract with The Festive Lighting Company. The previous Christmas lights will be recycled. The new lights tie in beautifully with this year's golden theme, which will usher in a year-long celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Fareham being officially granted Borough status in 1974. This theme will continue across Council events and activities throughout 2024. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Christmas Lights switch on and events throughout 2024 - click here for details. 
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Free business networking events for Fareham
Fareham Borough Council has announced that it will be introducing a series of free business networking events across the Borough. Following feedback from local businesses, there is a clear appetite for regular businesses networking in the local area, as many businesspeople are travelling outside of Fareham to attend these events. Responding to this demand, Fareham Borough Council is launching a series of events where businesspeople can connect with others from both inside and outside the Borough as well as organisations that can provide business support. The first event is 'Recruitment' themed, with guest speakers, and is on Wednesday 8 November, 9:30-11:30am, at Job Centre Plus (upstairs), West Street, Fareham. To find out more and reserve your place , please click here. 
Introducing the Enterprise Club
The new Enterprise Club, launched by Enterprise South, is a fantastic opportunity for local small and medium-sized businesses looking to grow their business and expand their network within the Central South region. If you are looking to find out more you are invited to book on to their next event in Southampton on Tuesday 7 November. Packed full of great speakers and a chance for you to network, lunch will also be provided. This event is free for Enterprise Club members or £20 +vat for non members - click here to find out more and book your place. Other events through the year include meet the buyer events, business support, workshops and training sessions designed to help you build your business and expand your network. Click here for more information on membership benefits and how to join.
Funding and Finance Roadshow - for business innovation and growth
Come along for a game-changing Funding and Finance event, where you'll explore strategies to fuel your business growth. Funding and finance is often crucial in medium to long term business plans. There are many options available across equity funding, debt funding and grants. Each comes with its own pros and cons and some may be more suitable to your business than others both in terms of the intended use of the money and the chances of securing it. Through presentations, workshops and Q&As, this event will help you to understand your funding and finance options and make an informed decision of what is right for your business. The event is on Tuesday 31 October at Lakeside North Harbour. It is free to attend however space is limited so click here now to book your space and find out more.
How has the Stubbington Bypass impacted your business? Hampshire County Council wants to hear from you!
The Stubbington Bypass was designed and delivered to provide better connectivity between the Gosport Peninsula and the M27/A27 corridors and improve access to the Solent Enterprise Zone. Please tell Hampshire County Council about your experiences of the Stubbington Bypass in relation to your business, your employees and your customers, by clicking here to complete their short survey . At the end of the survey, there is an opportunity to sign up for a more in-depth telephone interview if you have additional thoughts that you would like to share. If you have any queries about the survey, please contact engagement.feedback@hants.gov.uk. Survey closes 12 November.
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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