Business South

The Business South Director of the Future Dinner brought together established business leaders with the talent of tomorrow in a sell-out event at the iconic Spark Building at Solent University. A great opportunity for young people to shine and build connections the event fosters ideas and recognises achievements. The winner of the Graduate Impact Award was announced as Jonathan “Dines” Wilkins, Founder and Creative Director of Studio @BLUP-co. 👏 A fabulous evening and a BIG thank you to Professor James Knowles - Vice-Chancellor at #Southampton Solent University, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Academic Strategy and Planning, Cathy Barnes and Business South Group CEO Leigh-Sara Timberlake. #congratulations #buinsess #leaders #eventprofs @-dines

As we get ready to celebrate our SOLD-OUT Directors of the Future Dinner at Solent University.. we can't help but think about the wonderful connections that are made at our Business South events and the amazing ideas that can come to fruition. Bizz Buzz our exciting new podcast is one of those ideas.. A creative moment born from a conversation between Business South Strategy Director, Kate Pearce and Professor James Knowles Vice-Chancellor of Southampton Solent University at a Directors Dinner. The conversation led to the podcast being created and we'd love you to listen to the interesting episodes which delve into the life and work of some of the leading business people shaping our region. To download and listen visit the Business South You Tube Channel https://lnkd.in/evxZAmty or download on podcast platforms spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify and smaller platforms including Deezer, Gaana, Podcast index, Boomplay and PocketCasts. #podcast #business

Now that we're all safely back from MIPIM it's time to reflect on another hugely successful event for the Central South and partners in #Cannes. Thank you to everyone who joined the delegation - you certainly helped to make the 2025 event the busiest, most enjoyable and most rewarding #MIPIM to date. We're confident that as the weeks unfold so will many new and exciting business opportunities. A special thank you to Annelies James ⚡🎥✨ for pulling together this incredible event round-up so quickly. Please do take 3 minutes to relax and watch it.. We're already taking bookings for MIPIM 2026 through our Central South Place Making Partnership Prospectus, a copy of which can be downloaded here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eYxYZppC For information on joining the 2026 MIPIM contingent, please contact Leigh-Sara Timberlake #business #centralsouth #investment We represent: Knights Brown BLAKE MORGAN GROUP LLP Boyle & Summers: Architecture and Masterplanning Portsmouth City Council Rund Partnership Limited igloo Regeneration Cavendish Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Havant Borough Council Marina Projects Ltd Savills Arup Prior + Partners Southampton City Council Southampton Football Club Southampton International Airport Limited University of Southampton Morgan Sindall Construction

CENTRAL SOUTH BUSINESS AWARDS 2025 🏆 Calling all trailblazing businesses that are shaping industries, driving innovation, and making a real impact in the Central South region! Enter your business today and let your story inspire others!🎉 🏆 FREE TO ENTER 🏆 15 categories for companies of all sizes 🏆 Maximum of 3 entries per business 🏆 Closing date is April 2nd at midnight 🏆 Open to any business, with an office in either Hampshire, Dorset, Isle of Wight, Surrey or West Sussex Download entry forms online 👉 https://lnkd.in/dr-nCnup With thanks to our 2025 sponsors: Blake Morgan LLP, Lester Aldridge, Tetra Tech City of Portsmouth College, HSDC Havant & South Downs ISON Travel, Occupational Health Consultancy Ltd, Dutton Gregory Solicitors, @Heartbeat, Growth Animals Marketing | B Corp, Solent University, Business South #CSBAwards #CentralSouthUK #BusinessAwards #Hampshire #Dorset #IsleOfWight #Surrey #WestSussex

CENTRAL SOUTH BUSINESS AWARDS 2025 🏆 #FlashbackFriday "Winning the Best New Business Award has been a great honour for DEWEY. As a 25-year-old female founder, who has just recently built a team and also just announced our debut launch at Selfridges this summer, this award cements the hard work and passion that myself and the team have poured into DEWEY." DEWEY Best New Business Award Winner 2024 Do you have a start-up business? Enter this year's awards by April 2nd 2025👉 https://lnkd.in/dr-nCnup #CSBAwards #CentralSouthUK #BusinessAwards #Hampshire #IsleOfWight #Dorset #Surrey #WestSussex

Well what an amazing week it has been at MIPIM promoting #CentralSouthUK to potential investors. Our region has been represented on the international stage by Jane Falkingham from University of Southampton and our fantastic trailblazer Becky Rayner. And our showcase events on the Central South stand certainly left a positive impression of our region. Thank you so much to everyone who joined us in Cannes this week - our region is well and truly on the international investment map ... Gavin Hall John Parkinson John Laker Mike Ward Richard Summers Tom Venables Lorna Fielker Annelies James ⚡🎥✨Victoria Yates Simon Lewis Millie Earl John McConnell Gavin Williams Simon Gill Alison Parsons Leigh-Sara Timberlake Shirley Wynne-Jones

So brilliant to see our Maritime and Transport Careers Programme finding out more about port based opportunities and cruise careers with the support of our partners Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard) Associated British Ports Solent Stevedores Ltd

Join us on Stand R7.26D at 11am today to hear Becky Rayner Graduate Planner at Savills talk about her MIPIM Challenger experience. One of just 16 MIPIM Challengers, Becky was selected for her paper on feminist urbanism and reclaiming space for women in the built environment, in response to an essay title looking at how urbanisation can be improved. The Central South team are proud to be supporting Becky during MIPIM 2025! #centralsouth #women #business #urbanisation

#Wednesday has been a whirlwind of panel presentations, speakers, meetings and investors for the Central South at MIPIM. The team from Blake Morgan LLP, Southampton City Council Leader Lorna Fielker and Prior + Partners got the day started discussing the vision for #Southampton. This was followed by an engaging speaker panel talking Innovation Districts. Led by Jo Negrini Director for Cities, Planning & Design at Arup, Daniel Rossell-Evans from the Department for Business and Trade, Stephen Haynes from Southampton City Council and Professor Jane Falkingham on video call from the UK. The final panel discussion focused on the market and trends that are shaping the region. It was great to hear from John Long Managing Director of igloo Regeneration, Anna Maclean, Founder of Sustainability SRE and Laura Cassullo, London Regional Director at Stride Treglown. A big thank you to @Jonny Kiddle from Savills for leading the discussions. There's plenty more to look forward to tomorrow on stand R7.26D. #business #CentralSouth #Investment #Growth

Plenty of positive takeaways from MIPIM for team Central South as we continue to fly the flag for the region. A busy stand R7.26D, excellent panel discussions with Daniel Rossell-Evans Head of Asia Pacific Investor Relations, Department for Business & Trade joining us this afternoon with Leigh-Sara Timberlake and Lorna Fielker leader of Southampton City Council and plenty of filming in action too. What a fantastic atmosphere. Join the team on stand R7.26D today and tomorrow. We represent: Knights Brown Blake Morgan LLP Boyle & Summers: Architecture and Masterplanning Portsmouth City Council Rund Partnership Limited igloo Regeneration Cavendish Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Havant Borough Council Marina Projects Ltd Savills Arup Prior + Partners Southampton City Council Southampton Football Club Southampton International Airport Limited University of Southampton Morgan Sindall Construction #mipim #business #centralsouth #growth