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Welcome to Business South

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Business South is your Southern business association.

We champion the interests of Southern business, ensuring your voice is represented locally, regionally and nationally. We are proud to provide a wide range of services, support, training and networking opportunities for businesses of all sizes, at all stages of the business lifecycle.

Let's Make It Easy

of businesses believe their region is focusing on the right kinds of projects and initiatives to ensure a vibrant and sustainable business community.

of businesses are clear what their region will be known for in 10 years' time.

of businesses believe there is a clear vision and aspiration for their region that is well articulated and understood.

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Business Health Check

Fine-tune your business with this quick and easy online assessment. It's easy to get wrapped up working in the business instead of on the business. Steering the ship is essential to grow your business but sometimes it takes everything you have just to keep the lights on. That’s where we come in- Business South is here to offer a one-stop-shop for southern business solutions.

How healthy is your business?
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Annual Report 2023

After our first full financial year as Business South, there is much to reflect on. It is with pride that we present our Annual Report for 2023. View the full report here. 

View Annual Report 2023
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Quarterly Business Survey March Results

The results are in for our March 2024 Quarterly Business Survey, take a look at the findings.

View Results
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Our Calendar

Keep in the loop with What's On in the South

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Who are you?

At Business South, we support a wide array of organisations, people and communities.

Who are you?

At Business South, we support a wide array of organisations, people and communities.

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Part of a wider community

Stronger Together

When you join Business South, you also become part of an expansive national business network with expertise in all areas of business.

As a collective, our voices are amplified. We engage directly with decision-makers, meeting regularly with the Prime Minister, Government Ministers, MPs and other officials to champion your interests and to stay ahead of developments that affect business.

SOREC in Waitaki Breakfast

21 Mar 2024

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Central Otago BA5 hosted by AWS Legal

21 Mar 2024

AWS Legal Alexandra welcomes you to join us at our offices to enjoy an evening with our team. Thi...

A morning with Sir John Kirwan (Balclutha)

04 Apr 2024

Looking after our Mental Health and supporting others is hugely important.  Westpac Ambassad...

Westpac Smarts Series - Sir John Kirwan (Dunedin)

04 Apr 2024

Looking after our Mental Health and supporting others is hugely important.  Westpac Ambassad...

Waitaki BA5 Whitestone Diner and Deli

08 Apr 2024

If you find a better cheese, we would have to dis a brie... The pride of Waitaki, Whitestone Chee...

Future proofing your company - Sorec Summit

18 Apr 2024

Future proofing Manufacturing and Engineering companies across Otago and Southland is the fo...