Welcome to New Forest Business Partnership
We bring your business together with other local businesses
Our business support events help your business to grow
We are your voice and lobby on issues for local businesses
Brilliance in Business Awards
The 2024 New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards winners were announced at the Awards ceremony in November. Congratulations to the fantastic New Forest businesses, organisations and people who were Finalists and Winners!
What does NFBP do?
Empowering Business Success in the New Forest
The New Forest Business Partnership is your champion for growth and prosperity. We proudly support over 9,000 businesses in the New Forest, spanning diverse sectors and sizes, from thriving enterprises to ambitious startups. Our mission is to unlock opportunities and provide the resources you need to propel your business forward.
As a Community Interest Company, we are an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering a comprehensive business support programme tailored to the unique needs of the New Forest business community.
Our volunteer Directors are passionate local business owners who understand the challenges and opportunities you face, ensuring that our initiatives are grounded in real-world experience and tailored to drive tangible results.
Our influential Advisory Group brings together key stakeholders, including business owners, local authorities and strategic partners, fostering a collaborative approach to business support in the New Forest. This unified front ensures a coordinated and effective effort to address the evolving needs of our dynamic business landscape.
Whilst our core services are available free of charge to all businesses within the New Forest, we invite you to become a Member by subscribing annually. Membership unlocks a wealth of additional benefits and resources, empowering you to take your business to new heights while contributing to the collective success of our vibrant community.
Connect with us at contact@nfbp.org.uk and our dedicated team will assist you with any business support inquiries. If we cannot provide the information you need directly, we will connect you with the appropriate resources to ensure your questions are answered and your challenges are addressed.
Stay informed and engaged by subscribing to our weekly business support email, a valuable resource that keeps you up-to-date with the latest news, insights, and opportunities tailored for businesses in the New Forest.
Join us on this journey of growth and prosperity. Together, we can unlock the full potential of the New Forest's thriving business community.
NFBP Business Support Events
We have a really useful programme of 100 business support and networking events each year, open to everybody and aimed at providing training for local businesses across a variety of essential skills. Some are online and some are in person - some are free of charge and others are charged 'at cost'. Find out more on our Events page.
Network with local businesses, learn something to grow your business and get your voice heard with our partners.
Membership costs only £100 a year.
Local Business News
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