Business South has been formed by the merger of two outstanding legacy organisations in the south – the Otago Chamber of Commerce (founded in 1861) and the Otago Southland Employers’ Association (founded in 1890). Business South combines all the benefits of a fresh new organisation – energy, dynamism and opportunity – with the proven history of nearly 300 years’ worth of business support, expertise and representation here in the south. This is a formidable combination – and one that allows us to provide enhanced benefits to our members, stakeholders and communities now and into the future.