The Business Magazine - South East

Senior Sunseeker International Ltd team meet with Poole MP to talk future prospects 🛥️🤝 Representatives from luxury yachtmaker Sunseeker, a stalwart of Poole’s business scene for more than 50 years, met with local MP Neil Duncan-Jordan recently. Following the brand’s buyout last October, CEO Andrea Frabetti as well as the brand’s HR and operations directors came to discuss the future of boatbuilding in the town. The talks covered the company’s ownership, future employment prospects, the challenges the sector is facing globally and the opportunities that Sunseeker hopes to realise. Both parties highlighted the key role which boatbuilding plays in providing skilled jobs, supporting the local supply chain and boosting the regional economy. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/e4WWrq-N #manufacturing #engineering #boating #sailing #future #leadership #dorsetnews #dorsethour #businessnews #businessintelligence

World’s first topical CBD gel for athletes and military developed in Dorset 🏃🪖 A startup business in Wimborne has developed the world’s first CBD gel to gain NSF certification, meaning it can be used by professional athletes and military personnel. Farard Darver, a former boyband star turned commando, created HEMPE after being injured in Afghanistan, and the brand has boomed ever since. The new certification is operated by NSF – a global organisation active in 170 countries which ensures that products meet the highest safety standards. Professional sportsmen and women around the globe, as well as ordinary people, are now using the topical gel to alleviate muscle and joint pain. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/e-yjvGj7 #manufacturing #engineering #athletics #athletes #military #defence #dorsetnews #dorsethour #businessnews #businessintelligence

From Mentor to Milestone 🎓 The property finance industry offers immense opportunities for young professionals eager to make their mark, yet entering this dynamic sector can sometime feel daunting without proper guidance! That's why at MSP Capital Ltd mentorship is high on the agenda, as their expert team look to support young talent keen to enter the industry In January's edition of The Business Magazine - South East, MSP discuss the benefits of mentoring, as well as sharing a three step plan to finding the support you need ❤️ Read this month's edition, along with all others here: https://lnkd.in/eR3j9X6W #businessnews #industrynews #ukbusiness #property #commercialproperty #ukproperty #finance #propertyfinance

Vodafone sales up as Three UK merger set to complete in next few months 📈🤝 Berkshire-based Vodafone has experienced a rebound in UK revenues as its £15 billion merger with fellow mobile giant Three looks to complete in the coming months. The firm saw organic UK service revenue growth accelerate to 3.3 per cent in its third quarter – up from 1.2 per cent in the previous three months. Mobile services revenues also returned to growth – up 1.8 per cent – with the addition of more customers. The story is different in Germany, where total sales fell by 7.6 per cent to the equivalent of £2.6 billion and service revenues dropped 6.4 per cent. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/eDCmYNmU #sales #finance #growth #deals #technology #innovation #berksnews #berkshour #businessnews #businessintelligence

Consultation launched on council plans for Reading town centre 🏙️🤔 Locals are being invited to feed back on plans for the future of Reading town centre. The document supplements the council’s overarching local plan, which aims to create pleasant, accessible and sustainable environments to support the town’s growing population and economic development. At the same time, Reading Borough Council has launched a public consultation on a refreshed statement of community involvement (SCI), setting out how the local planning authority will involve the community in producing planning documents, applications and pre-application enquiries. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/df3VRup8 #launch #council #leadership #consulting #property #community #berksnews #berkshour #businessnews #businessintelligence

Bombardier to build 51,000 sq ft paint facility in Kent 🏢🎨 Jet manufacturer Bombardier has shared plans to build a new paint facility at its London Biggin Hill Service Centre in Kent. Planned to open in the second half of 2026, the 51,000 sq ft two-bay facility is expected to employ more than 50 skilled paint technicians. It will complement the 250,000 sq ft service building at the site, which offers maintenance, modifications and avionics installation services for Bombardier’s Global, Challenge and Learjet aircraft. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/dFUNPCxH #property #construction #manufacturing #engineering #aviation #growth #kentnews #kenthour #businessnews #businessintelligence

Blue Skies Lifestyle takes new Bournemouth office in its 20th year 🏢🎉 Bournemouth luxury travel firm Blue Skies Lifestyle has a new home at the former Lloyds bank in Charminster as the business marks 20 years. It’s still to this day headed up by husband-and-wife duo Andy and Fran Castle, who met in 2002 while working for another local ski company. A few years later in 2005, Andy set up Ski In Luxury, with Fran coming aboard in 2007 to launch Villas In Luxury – following a stint at JP Morgan. Fast forward two decades, and the couple has built a strong reputation in luxury travel, with Ultimate Luxury Chalets and Alps In Luxury also joining the portfolio. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/d67zt7fp #lifestyle #travel #property #commercialproperty #growth #anniversary #dorsetnews #dorsethour #businessnews #businessintelligence

We interviewed the region’s property leaders! 🔊🏘️ Speaking to seven special guests from all areas of the industry, episode 9 of The Business Magazine Property Podcast brings together guests of the South Coast Commercial Property Show (South Coast CPS) Brought to you in partnership with MSP Capital Ltd, this month’s pod brings together industry leaders in Southampton to discuss commercial property trends, urban regeneration, and sustainable development across Hampshire and Dorset Find out how these experts are shaping the region's property landscape. Key themes included infrastructure development, sustainability initiatives, and regional economic growth Click here to find out more ️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ebzdc8rm Episode 9 of The Business Magazine Property Podcast features Gavin Hall, Head of Office at Savills, Sarah Hordern, CEO of Perspicio, Kevin Valentine, Managing Director at Knights Brown, Jon Daines, Managing Director at Amiri Construction, Tony Boyle, Co-Founder of Boyle & Summers: Architecture and Masterplanning, Tim Hook, Lead Asset Manager at Associated British Ports and Nella Pang, Managing Director at Omega RE | Certified B Corp #propertypodcast #podcast #businesspodcast #leadership #property #southcoastcps #events #hampshire #dorset #localnews #businessnews #businessintelligence

Draper Tools taps Southampton’s Absolar Solutions for major solar installation 🛠️☀️ Draper Tools, ranked 78th on The Business Magazine’s Solent 250 ranking, has unveiled a major solar installation at its North Baddesley warehouse near Southampton. Caroline Nokes MP officially unveiled the site’s new live energy monitor last Friday 31 January, showing how the 900-plus roof-mounted panels are already generating 73 per cent of the facility’s power needs. They’ve also prevented over 40 tonnes of carbon emissions to date. Matt Sheen, CEO of Draper Tools, said... Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/exTYpaR4 #Solent250 #technology #innovation #property #sustainability #ESG #sotonnews #sotonhour #businessnews #businessintelligence

Save the date! 📌🗓️ Join us to celebrate the Solent SME Growth 100 Ranking at The Halo Lounge, Southampton FC on the 14th of May Across the region we’ve compiled the top 100 privately-owned small-to-medium-sized enterprises with a sub £25 million turnover From marquee manufacturers to retailers, the Solent SME Growth 100 ranking include businesses from a host of different sectors who have all recorded tremendous growth within the qualifying period. Sponsored by Cobweb, Evelyn Partners and Venture Recruitment Partners, the ranking celebrates the best of business growth in the Solent region. For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/gaJGf3Xq #SolentSME100 #solent #solent100 #sme #leadership #events #awards #businessboost #businessgrowth #finance #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #businessstrategy #southeast #businesssuccess #businessmotivation #businessexcellence