COVID-19: A message from our Chief Executive, Kathy Slack

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak presents a significant challenge to businesses around the globe.
   
Following the Chancellor’s announcement, here at EM3 we are pulling together all the business support organisations, including the Chambers of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses as well as working with local and national government to ensure our region is kept up to date with developments and to provide as much support as we are able.
    
I’m very conscious that over the last few weeks, businesses large and small across our region will have been listening to the news and worrying about the future. I understand the significant impact that many businesses and individuals are already experiencing, and that it is going to take a national effort to tackle the coronavirus’ impact on the lives of each and every one of us.
 
In the first instance, we are here to help you stay informed. For those with questions and queries surrounding Coronavirus, please go to our EM3 Growth Hub dedicated advice page here, which we will keep up to date with the latest office government advice. For further advice or queries, you can also contact our Growth Hub advisors on 01483 478098.  Additional support and advice is available from the Business Support Helpline on 0300 456 3565.
  
Further information can be found on our partners’ websites:
Surrey Chamber: 
Hampshire Chamber: 
Federation of Small Businesses: 
Business South: 

 At a time where difficult decisions are having to be made, it is more important than ever to work collaboratively and be a collective voice. As a business-led collaborative partnership, which brings together both private and public sector organisations, we want to work with you to help our region respond.

Kathy Slack,
Chief Executive,
EM3 LEP