Over the past decade and a half, we’ve supported thousands of local businesses, helped drive growth across Buckinghamshire’s vibrant economy, and become the voice of business across the county.

But this milestone isn’t about us. It’s about you - our 15,000-strong membership, our valued partners, and the entire Buckinghamshire business community. Together, you are Part of Something Bigger - all committed to making Buckinghamshire the best place in Britain to start, run and grow a business.

To show what that collective investment makes possible, we’re proud to share a short video capturing the impact of one of our support structures; the Growth Programme. It features local business owners reflecting on how targeted support has helped them to innovate, develop skills, improve productivity and create jobs across Buckinghamshire. 

Although the specific investment that enabled this programme has come to an end, the impact is clear - and it reinforces why collaborative, place-based support matters. Working with partners in local and national government, we remain focused on creating a thriving business community where Buckinghamshire firms are better placed to grow and invest. 

Revamped membership packages

As we continue to evolve, and as a result of feedback from members, we have simplified our membership structure by retiring the Stakeholder tier and strengthening our Partner and Ambassador offers.

This change - which came into effect on April 1st - is about bringing greater clarity and focus to our membership, while ensuring we continue to support the wider business community in a meaningful and sustainable way.

We are grateful for the support our invested members have shown and would encourage all businesses to seek out the best opportunities for themselves within our membership packages.

To speak to one of our team to learn more about our invested membership packages, email [email protected].

Make the most of your membership

Your Buckinghamshire Business First membership gives you access to a vibrant business community, practical support, and opportunities to help you grow, connect, and make an impact. The more you get involved, the more you get back.

Whether you want to raise your profile, find new business, give back to the community, or solve a business challenge, you can find the support and opportunities you need right here.

How are we celebrating our 15th anniversary?

Over the coming months, we’ll be celebrating:

• The success stories that personify Buckinghamshire's business community. Get a sneak peek now with our vast collection of case studies that reveal the benefits of reaching out for support.
• Key milestones and outcomes from the past 15 years. Did you know? BBF started with 10 companies coming together back in 2011 - we've now got over 15,000 in our membership community!
• The real impact of businesses - and business support - across our county. We're talking thousands of jobs created, thousands more safeguarded, new technologies developed, and more.
• New opportunities for our community to connect, collaborate and grow together. We'll soon be opening the Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2026 for entries! Meanwhile, our events programme is a constant source of upskilling and networking, and our invested membership packages offer countless ways for you to achieve your business goals this year and beyond.

Get involved in our celebration

Do you have a story to share about how Buckinghamshire Business First has helped your business? Share it with our team at [email protected] - and post about it on social media, tagging us in and using #BBF15 to amplify your message.

Do you want to kickstart your business support journey with us this year? Our experienced team of advisers is here to help, along with our extensive online resources and the collaborative support of the wider Buckinghamshire business community. BBF is a big part of the government's Business Growth Service, and we have the connections and expertise to point you in the right direction to achieve your goals.

The future is about collaboration, sustainability and growth.

Thank you for being part of the journey with us so far - we look forward to working with you and supporting you this year, next year, and beyond.

Any questions?

If you have any queries about anything in this article, contact the team on 01494 927130 or at [email protected].