Spinnaker Tower becomes patron of Shaping Portsmouth

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Stephen Emerson

Shaping Portsmouth has announced a new patron in Spinnaker Tower.

Shaping Portsmouth is a collection of more than 200 volunteers and staff who form partnerships and create innovative programmes in order to promote the city. The programmes are within the business, education and community spheres.

Spinnaker Tower is the dominating feature in Portsmouth’s skyline. The 170m tall building is a major tourist attraction.

Tony Sammut, General Manager at Spinnaker Tower, said: “As an iconic landmark of the South Coast, Spinnaker Tower has a unique place in Portsmouth’s skyline and in the hearts and minds of its people.”

“We are proud to be a Patron of Shaping Portsmouth, and excited to be working together with other attractions, businesses and organisations to empower our city and its people to soar to even greater heights in the future.”

Stef Nienaltowski, CEO of Shaping Portsmouth said: “It is with a great deal of pride, excitement and pleasure that I welcome Tony and the team from the Spinnaker Tower to Shaping Portsmouth as our latest Patron.

"The venue is iconic and one of the most recognisable in the City. Tony and his team are excellent ambassadors for the City and represent the very best of our businesses.”

“Tony and I are committed to working together on a number of our Programmes for the benefit of the City and its residents.”

Stephen Emerson

Stephen Emerson is the Managing Editor of The Business Magazine and is responsible for the publication's print publications and online properties including the newly launched Biz News websites in Hampshire and Dorset. Stephen has been a journalist for 20 years and has worked at local, regional and national publications and led a team which made The Scotsman website one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK with over eight million monthly users. He has a keen interest in technology, property and corporate finance and telling the stories of the people behind the successful firms in these sectors.