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Don't miss a valuable opportunity to sponsor Solent's first large scale AI focussed event on 24 March-Solent FutureScape-put your brand at the heart of Solent’s digital future. Want to be part of it? Get in touch: solentfuturescape@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. solentgrowthpartnership.co.uk/our-services/a…

Another excellent discussion at the @solentpartners 'FutureScape' event today - with business leaders like Pippa Bostock (Mary Rose Trust) and Zoe Hanson (The Podcast Lady) explaining how they creatively use AI and how other businesses can exploit its capabilities.

Incisive assessment of AI from Felix Manoharan VP of Alibaba Cloud International at the Solent Growth Partnership 'FutureScape' event today - Businesses of all sizes need to get ahead of the curve "make your business AI ready" - that's what today is all about.

Titan the robot wows the crowd at today's @solentpartners 'FutureScape' event for business leaders and stakeholders - focussing on how AI is reshaping the business landscape and helping to accelerate growth - wouldn't want to arm wrestle it though! 😊

Great to be supporting one of our Business Board Network members, the @solentpartners at its 'FutureScape' event today with the likes of Dame Wendy Hall DBE, Prof of Computer Science @unisouthampton about how AI is shaping future growth and how it is being utilised by business.

A big thank you to Local Growth Minister, Miatta Fahnbulleh MP for her time and valuable insight today on key issues for our Business Board leaders, from housing and devolution to economic areas and of course, local growth. 👏👏 @Miatsf

Another warm welcome to Local Growth Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh MP and her team who join our Business Board leaders today to talk devolution, Pride in Place, sustainable housing, high streets, and our proposals for a 'test and learn' approach to local growth projects. @Miatsf

Thanks to 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗠𝗰𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 for taking the time today to meet with our Business Board leaders to discuss the hot topics of business regulation, access to finance, Industrial Strategy, and the Business Growth Service.

Small Business Minister, Blair McDougal, talks with our Business Board leaders about access to finance for businesses, the Business Growth Service, and business regulation which is one of the "top concerns" of businesses - watch out for much clearer guidance coming shortly.

A warm welcome to the Small Business Minister, 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗠𝗰𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹, who joins our Business Board chairs today to discuss the Small Business Strategy and business regulation - and to hear about the value of our Growth Hubs in supporting small business. @biztradegovuk

Big thanks to 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 today discussing the role of science & tech in regional growth with our Business Board leaders, hot on the heels of @RachelReevesMP Mais lecture - esp the Ox-Cam Growth Corridor "the biggest science and technology growth opportunity" in UK.

Ox-Cam Growth Corridor, highlighted in Chancellor's Mais lecture, was a focus with the Ox-Cam Growth Corridor champion, 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 taking questions from Business Board leaders today, including Arc Universities Director & @BizBoardNetwork member @alistair_lomax

Putting the Chancellor's 'securonomics' and regional growth ambitions into action - excellent insight on the government's growth priorities from 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 speaking with our Business Board leaders from across the country this morning. @RachelReevesMP @SciTechgovuk

Our thanks to @MakeUK for hosting our meeting between Business Board leaders and ministers - adding value for all of our members.

Gearing up for another quality round table today in Westminster with our Business Board leaders and Government ministers for local growth, small business, and science and innovation. Excellent line up!

Get ahead of the AI curve at the most important tech event outside London - Solent FutureScape - gain insights, connections, & strategies to thrive in an AI-driven world - along with the chance to chat with an 8 foot robot called Titan! Be part of it. 👉 solentgrowthpartnership.co.uk/our-services/a…

Tees Valley Business Board are on the hunt for local business voices to strengthen investment, growth & skills across the region - "we want the very best of our business leaders to join us" - Matthew Ord, Chair, Tees Valley Business Board.👉lnkd.in/ezGSWiCv - Closes 25 MAR

Date for your diary: Solent FutureScape, the first large-scale AI-focused event in the Solent region, 24 March. The event brings together industry leaders, academics, tech innovators, and policymakers to explore the future of AI and emerging technologies. solentgrowthpartnership.co.uk/our-services/a…

It’s National Apprenticeship Week, have you considered hiring an apprentice? Here is everything you need to know 👉 businesslincolnshire.com/other-local-su… #NAW2026

Fabulous to be in sunny Bath to kick off the first formal meeting of our new Business Board. Bringing together experts from across the West, including from companies like Airbus and Aardman, we're working to attract investment and make a difference to residents' lives.

I agree 100% with Andrew Bailey: AI training is critical to future of UK prosperity. In Berkshire we are running as many courses as we can. #SkillsandBusinessHub thetimes.com/article/e51442…