Greetings and Best Wishes for 2025 I hope this message finds you well. As we settle into the new year, I extend my heartfelt wishes for a prosperous and successful 2025 to you and your families. May this year be filled with growth and new opportunities for all.
You may have noticed the name change of the trust from BBG Chennai Trust to BBG South Trust. The trustees have acted following the audit and legal advice to restructure the trust, effective immediately. This change reflects our commitment to better represent and serve our growing community across the southern region.
Acknowledgement and Gratitude At the outset, I want to sincerely thank all our members for your active participation and generous sponsorships throughout 2024. This forum thrives because of your engagement, support, and contributions, which are critical to its continued success. Your dedication is deeply appreciated.
Plans for 2025 The coming year promises to be one of growth, innovation, and collaboration. With the active participation from our newly constituted industry and event sub-committees, we sincerely hope to enhance the value we provide to our members through:
- Increased Networking Opportunities: We will endeavour to host a series of events, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders to exchange ideas and foster meaningful connections. Please see attached the list of dates for the meetings for 2025, which have now been scheduled for Fridays, instead of Thursdays, based on feedback from members.
- Active Communication Channels: We are committed to keeping you informed through regular updates to ensure you are always connected to the latest developments within the group.
- Community Engagement: Strengthening our role in the community by encouraging causes and initiatives aligned with our values.
Decision to Align Subscription with the Financial Year After Careful Consideration, the Group South Trust is proud to adhere to the following charter:
- Business Promotion: To promote and develop business relations between South India and the UK, fostering commitment to British business in the states of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
- Forum to Exchange Ideas: To provide a forum for regular meetings to exchange information and ideas from industry leaders and corporate presentations, together with fellowship sessions.
- lndo-British Trade Corridor: Regular meetings and contacts with British [Deputy] High Commissions and the Department for International Trade (DIT) in India on matters of mutual interest.
- Inbound Trade Missions: To advise, participate, and assist trade missions or visiting UK business groups to South India.
- Trade Body Collaborations: As members, access Business Promotion Agencies and Chambers of Commerce in Southern states and the UK, hold joint activities, and share resources and business data.
- Outbound Trade Delegations: Lead delegations to the UK, Commonwealth countries, other BBGs, and Chambers of Commerce in the interest of our members.
- Business Networking: Provide networking and social opportunities to assist business and support our members and their spouses/partners, ensuring BBG activities are both beneficial and enjoyable.
Sincerely,
Ravi Kumar
Chairman, BBG South