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Waste Minimisation Funding Available

STEM with Leonardo Helicopters

SOREC and Leonardo Helicopters running STEM sessions for schools in Otago

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Business South is your Southern business association. Learn about the range of services, supports, training and networking opportunities we provide.

Our Story

Business South is a voice for business, fostering a strong regional economy and a thriving business sector.

A strong business community contributes to the health and wellbeing of our local communities and ensures a sustainable, prosperous future.

Watch the video below to learn more about the goals and values we live, operate and measure ourselves by, as we work to achieve our vision of creating a thriving business environment that benefits the whole region.

2023 Budget Update

My Next Move

My Next Move connects local high schools and businesses, showing rangatahi about the world of work so they can make the right decisions about their future. 

Oritain Global named Supreme Grand Business of the Year

Innovation funding available now

Treasury Seminar - Productivity in a Changing World

Central Otago Business Community Unites Under Business South Central Otago (BSCO)

Callaghan Innovations Role in POP's Journey

Letter from the BSCO Chair

What the 2024/25 Budget means for our region

For Trades

Supporting young people to pursue their vocational ambitions and providing the business community with the next generation of talent.

A Summary of Some Historical Points in the Chamber History

Call For Nominations – Business South Inc. Board 2022/2023

Strengthening trans-Tasman connections

Regional Business Case Study: 222 Photographic Studios

Homestay Hosts Needed

Meaningful Connections

Business New Zealand

We’re proud to be part of Aotearoa’s largest business organisation promoting sustainable growth through free enterprise.

Four large regional organisations of member businesses form the BusinessNZ network, including Business South. Together, we cover the whole country.

Pathways Hub

Attracting and retaining staff is one the biggest challenges facing businesses in our region (and across Aotearoa).

Our Pathways Hub is a one-stop-shop for the services and support you need to grow your workforce.

Memorandum of Cooperation with CCOIC Signed

3 Steps To Developing a Business Continuity Plan

Research and Development

Access a range of supports and grants suitable for all stages of the business lifecycle below. 

Meet Heidi Renata - Host for the AI Summit