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About Us
About Us
- Why be a Business South Champion
  
  Why be a Business South Champion
- What We Do
  
  What We Do
- What the Champions Have to Say
  
  What the Champions Have to Say
- Meet the Team
  
  Meet the Team
- Contact Us
  
  Contact Us
- The Directors
  
  The Directors
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Business South is an independent and influential organisation, connecting leading employers to promote the place & Champion the economy in our region. We aim to put businesses in the driving seat, to tell a compelling story of our region and illustrate we have so much to offer in terms of investment potential, innovation and growth.
Sectors
Sectors
- Aerospace and Defence
  
  Aerospace and Defence
- Marine and Maritime
  
  Marine and Maritime
- Finance and Business Services
  
  Finance and Business Services
- Construction and Regeneration
  
  Construction and Regeneration
- Education
  
  Education
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Business South prides itself on taking a cross-sector approach. From Digital to Marine and Maritime and Construction and Regeneration to Education, Business South ensures its programme reflects this multi-sector approach. We host everything from round-table discussions to major conferences to ensure Champions are well informed and making the right connections.
Action Groups
Action Groups
- Activities
  
  Activities
- Workforce South Action Group
  
  Workforce South Action Group
- Luxury South Action Group
  
  Luxury South Action Group
- Regenerate South Action Group
  
  Regenerate South Action Group
- Digital South Action Group
  
  Digital South Action Group
- Cruise and Port Action Group
  
  Cruise and Port Action Group
- Success Stories
  
  Success Stories
- Digital survey 2018
  
  Digital survey 2018
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Do you long to have your say on issues affecting your business and community? Business South has created a way for the business voice and expertise to be heard through input into our Action Groups and Forums. This is a great way to share ideas and pick up valuable, up to date intelligence.
News
News
- Supply Successes at Local Produce Show
  
  Supply Successes at Local Produce Show
- MasterChef Champion Opens 10th Local Produce Show
  
  MasterChef Champion Opens 10th Local Produce Show
- Champions met with local MP’s to discuss business priorities for 2018
  
  Champions met with local MP’s to discuss business priorities for 2018
- Opportunity to Meet with Talent at Top Careers Convention
  
  Opportunity to Meet with Talent at Top Careers Convention
- Attracting, retaining and developing the South’s skills with the Opportunity Meets Talent Convention
  
  Attracting, retaining and developing the South’s skills with the Opportunity Meets Talent Convention
- Business South Action Group Chair Tim Hancock Talks Regenerate South
  
  Business South Action Group Chair Tim Hancock Talks Regenerate South
- HR Professionals Assess What Motivates Them and Others
  
  HR Professionals Assess What Motivates Them and Others
- HR conference promotes southern England as great place to work
  
  HR conference promotes southern England as great place to work
- Business South to Host Annual Regenerate South Conference
  
  Business South to Host Annual Regenerate South Conference
- The South’s business leaders gather for exclusive event at Royal Holloway, University of London
  
  The South’s business leaders gather for exclusive event at Royal Holloway, University of London
- Interview with Shirley Anderson, Chair of the Business South ‘Workforce South’ Action Group
  
  Interview with Shirley Anderson, Chair of the Business South ‘Workforce South’ Action Group
- Business South Hosts Annual Regenerate South Conference 2018
  
  Business South Hosts Annual Regenerate South Conference 2018
- Business South Action Group Chair, Cristina Muñoz talks Luxury South
  
  Business South Action Group Chair, Cristina Muñoz talks Luxury South
- Managers improve their understanding at the Business South Mental Health awareness workshop
  
  Managers improve their understanding at the Business South Mental Health awareness workshop
- Business South introduces new Luxury South Action Group at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show
  
  Business South introduces new Luxury South Action Group at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show
- Business South calls Champions to shape Responsible South
  
  Business South calls Champions to shape Responsible South
- Business South calls Champions to shape Responsible South
  
  Business South calls Champions to shape Responsible South
- Take part in the Business South Digital survey
  
  Take part in the Business South Digital survey
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Events
Events
- Local Produce and Trade Show - Suppliers and Exhibitors
  
  Local Produce and Trade Show - Suppliers and Exhibitors
- Local Produce and Trade Show - Buyers, Chefs, Caterers and Procurement Teams
  
  Local Produce and Trade Show - Buyers, Chefs, Caterers and Procurement Teams
- Festive Networking
  
  Festive Networking
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Business South has a great reputation for its events. In 2016 we staged 50 different gatherings ranging from round table debates to our showcase Annual Conference with 300 delegates. As well as our own programme of events, Business South also manages events for third party organisations.

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  Associate Membership
- Champion Membership
  
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Connecting business leaders to drive economic prosperity in the South

Promoting the region to attract increased talent, investment and business

50+ events this year Connect with leaders What our champions say

Take part in the Business South Digital survey

Take part in the Business South Digital survey

Digital survey for the South of England 2018 - Help us understand how businesses…

Food and drink suppliers invited to showcase their products at the Business South Local Produce Show

Food and drink suppliers invited to showcase their products at the Business South Local Produce Show

The best of local food and drink from the South will once again be in the spotlight…

Business South calls Champions to shape Responsible South

Business South calls Champions to shape Responsible South

Thirty business leaders from the Solent region gathered on Friday 5th October to…

Business South introduces new Luxury South Action Group at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show

Business South introduces new Luxury South Action Group at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show

Business South Champions and Associates joined British Marine and sponsors – Chewton…

250 + partners and growing all the time

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Regenerate South Annual Conference

Regenerate South Annual Conference

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Ten Years of the Champion Programme

Ten Years of the Champion Programme

Business South Annual Conference

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Events

20 November 2018

Regenerate North Hampshire & Surrey Conference 2018

21 November 2018

Handling Difficult Employees

27 November 2018

You're invited to attend the flagship Heathrow Business Summit

Sectors

Aerospace and Defence Marine and Maritime Finance and Business Services Construction and Regeneration Education Health Matters

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RT @Steve_J_1972: Interesting panel discussion with lots of potential development opportunities presented at the @bizsouth Regenerate… https://t.co/WhnmsgOvQU
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Fantastic panel line up discussing economic development, regeneration, sustainability and much more.… https://t.co/7bioYuuJKZ
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RT @Pip_Klaschka: Now @DaveAxam1 Chair @enterprisem3 at @BizSouth #RegenNorth2018 #LEP #partnerships #engagement… https://t.co/eYsnMhJTIO