The Growing Together Alliance brings together seven of the country’s leading business organisations: Advanced Oxford, Business LDN, Business South, Business West, Cambridge Ahead, The Northern Powerhouse Partnership and North West Business Leadership Team. It was a gathering arranged by Business South. The big message of the day was that regional growth is not a zero-sum game - progress in one part of the country should reinforce, not compete with, success elsewhere. Richard Bray, managing partner, regions, Deloitte UK, said interconnected and inclusive growth is essential to unlocking the UK’s full economic capability. This column is brought to you by Business South.