Who are
Business South?
Business South is the independent representative of businesses in Central South England, supporting the prosperity of the region by bringing together business leaders, educators, public bodies and entrepreneurs to create a dominant and powerful force for growth and innovation.
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Business South survey gives insight into how business is coping in the pandemic
A recent survey of Business South Champions has given a fascinating insight into how businesses are coping during the pandemic. While 70 percent of those who responded said they had lost business as...

Interview with Michael Coughlin following Regenerate North Hampshire & West Surrey virtual conference
Growing a sustainable economy’ (along with ‘A greener future’, ‘empowering communities’ and ‘tackling health inequalities’) is one of four key priorities for Surrey County Council that the Leader,...

Top speakers gather for Business South’s Sustainable Growth Seminar
Sustainable growth was the topic for the Business South seminar and a prestigious group of speakers gathered to tackle the important topic. Champion Director Andy Swift said they were delighted with...

Business South Action Group involvement welcomed by City of Culture bid
The Business South Lifestyle and Culture action group is supporting the Southampton City of Culture bid and will be helping to share messaging with businesses in the Central South region. Chair of...
Don’t miss the Championing the Central South Podcast.
A Business South podcast demonstrating collaboration across the region. Together we are stronger and the collective business voice will be heard. Working with the partners including the LEP’s, BIDS, FSB, SPC, Hampshire Chamber and private and public sector organisations we want to promote all that is brilliant about the Central South. Listen here…
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Business South is an independent and influential organisation, connecting leading employers to engage, promote and champion the economy of our region.
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343 Millbrook Road West
Southampton
SO15 0HW