Informing Hampshire Outlook Business South Sally Lynskey CEO, Business South
Our Vision Business South is a not-for-profit Business Engagement organisation working on behalf of the region to act as a catalyst to drive economic prosperity. Mission “Business South will make our region the location of choice for business, investment, talent and leisure through delivery of the Champion programme; a business engagement vehicle, which unites leaders across all sectors to collectively influence positive change and, together, promote success and deliver increased growth, for the benefit of our economy, our place and our people"
Our Region Our footprint is from Weymouth to Chichester, Isle of Wight to the M3 corridor. We are structured for a local, regional, national and global impact.
Our Priorities Commercial Opportunities Enable & Engage Influence
Our Objectives Business Connect Business Leaders Showcase business in the region Remove barriers to growth Investment Work in partnership with public sector colleagues to Showcase the region’s business USPs and support key sector development and growth To drive increased investor opportunities and business development in the region
Our Objectives Talent Encourage retention and recruitment of talent in our region Showcase our region’s talent to employers and investors Connect business with education Leisure Highlight and promote our region’s lifestyle offer Showcase sports & leisure, arts & culture in our region
The Champion Programme
Action Groups Solent Maritime Board Future Southampton Action Group HR Forum Digital South Health Forum Solent Maritime Cruise Forum
Outlook Business South An Economic Snap Shot of our Region
Connecting Business Leaders Our aim is to make this publication required reading for business leaders in the South. Business and Economy Labour Force Jobseekers Housing Business Demography Local Enterprise Partnerships Local Authority Districts
Thank you… Achieving more together…