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.
What we do
About us
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Latest news
News from SWBC and its members
Let the South West Coast Path unite your staff in 2020
Is your business currently choosing a Charity of the Year for 2020? Not sure how to get your team involved in, and excited about fundraising? SWBC partner charity, the South West Coast Path Association have the answers! We would love it if you’d make your cause the...
Duchy College opens doors for advice morning
One of the UK’s leading agricultural colleges will be playing host to prospective learners on Saturday 23 November. Held between 10am and 12; the opening up of the Duchy College Stoke Climsland campus will give people a chance to explore the options available and to...
Funded Internships for Cornish Export & Renewables Companies
The University of Exeter is offering SMEs based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly that export, or are in renewables sector, the opportunity to host a student intern on a full-time, 6-week funded internship, between 8/6/2020-16/7/2020. To apply, please apply by...
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.
