What does NFBP do?

The New Forest Business Partnership is the definitive business forum for the New Forest, representing all local businesses and working in partnership with our local authorities.

Founded in 2000, the New Forest Business Partnership became an incorporated Community Interest Company in 2020, to provide benefit to the local business community.

Our Aim is to grow the New Forest economy.

Our Objectives are to:

• represent and be the voice of the local business community
• support and connect local businesses and help them to grow
• partner with local authorities and other stakeholders to grow the local economy.

Each member of our Board of Directors and our Advisory Group represents a business sector or stakeholder in the New Forest.

Business Support Programme

Access to a comprehensive business support programme of events, support, training and networking is the most important membership benefit. NFBP also organises the annual Brilliance in Business Awards, International Women's Day Business Lunch and networking at the New Forest Show.

Growing the New Forest Economy

Individual businesses find it difficult to lobby on economic, planning and infrastructure matters that affect both them and the wider business community. NFBP not only highlights the big issues such as skills, broadband, transport and planning but is also the advocate for solutions and positive change for local businesses. NFBP speaks on behalf of all New Forest businesses and delivers local economic development in order to grow the New Forest economy.

Engaging with Local Businesses

NFBP communicates regularly with local businesses in the New Forest via regular press releases, print and social media advertising, our weekly emails and this website.

NFBP encourages local businesses to promote themselves through our communications, including news, events and product launches.

NFBP’s Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts are updated regularly with relevant content as well as advertising our events and your business.

Promoting Local Businesses

New Forest businesses are invited to showcase successes or services by presenting at our events. Businesses with suitable venues host our events, enabling you to promote your own business.

Not-for-profit Community Interest Company

All NFBP events and activities are offered to our members on an ‘at cost’ basis.