More than anything it is the level of new development in the three counties that engenders confidence in the economic outlook.
That is because some of the schemes are helping to improve the urban landscape while others are bringing new industrial space across the region - essential for economic performance.
The regeneration of Teville Gate around the railway station in Worthing after years of debate and the steady degeneration of the site is a good example. Centred on a large new office for HMRC this could act as a catalyst for improvement in the town which, like so many along the south coast, has a problem with shop closures.
In the case of Brighton, the new schemes indicate a stable and thriving local economy as befits its size as one of the largest cities on the south coast.
It has become a sophisticated venue for business which gains momentum from a speedy rail service. Also important is that Eastbourne is keeping up with change through a much enhanced cultural centre.
While Ashford has received the accolades for its pro-business stance and new development, Maidstone is also pushing hard for growth and greater recognition as a business centre with a number of new industrial developments.
On the basis of these developments it is hard to prove that the uncertainty over Brexit has been overwhelmingly damaging, although given the area’s closeness to the continent this would be an expected outcome.