The business voice for a better future
The South West Business Council is the economic partnership for the South West of the UK, representing the interests of businesses across the region, nationally, and across the world.The business voice for a better future
The South West Business Council is the economic partnership for the South West of the UK, representing the interests of businesses across the region, nationally, and across the world.An introduction to SWBC
About SWBC
The South West Business Council is the economic partnership for the South West of the UK. We shine a spotlight on regional capabilities that are ahead of the field nationally and around the world, providing evidence of the South West’s differentiation in a global marketplace and providing a single voice that describes an open, innovative, dynamic and exciting region.
With a track record of over 18 years, we broker high-level connections between the private, public, and third sectors and lobby on regional issues of importance to the business community. Working at a strategic level, SWBC works hard to ensure that the best decisions are made to deliver sustainable economic prosperity for the South West; an economy of over £30 billion. Above all, we focus on delivering and enabling insight, innovation and impact for every business across the South West.
South West Business Council activities are supported by private sector membership. We focus on bringing new opportunities to life for our members by operating as an enabler, a catalyst and an honest broker and by sharing strategic insight and information. Make a difference, Join our network.
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Latest news
News from SWBC and its members
BCR Associates launch their ‘state of the nation’ survey on future challenges for the supply chain
As a result of the Pandemic as well as the unknown impact of Brexit, the current business landscape is filled with uncertainties, something that will inevitably influence business’ procurement processes and their supply chain. BCR Associates are asking South West...
Somerset firm helps to create trade deal with China to support SW innovators
A SOMERSET company has signed a trade deal with China boosting the South West’s links with the country and helping Westcountry/UK innovators create, develop and sell their products worldwide (September 2020). Bridgwater-based Aspen Waite China UK (AWCUK) plus two...
Kickstart scheme win-win for employers and young job seekers
CCB Training, part of the Cornwall College Group (TCCG), has become an approved intermediary representative for the Government’s Kickstart Scheme, and is urging local businesses to get involved. The Kickstart Scheme is a £2 billion fund to create hundreds of thousands...
Events
The South West Business Council organise quarterly conferences, which link closely to our strategic priorities, and also an Annual Dinner in October.
Keynote speakers are often from outside the region, delivering insights from a national and sometimes international perspective
We also work with our members to promote their own respective events, occasionally collaborating on joint event initiatives.