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
Data Science and Analytics Survey
If you work with data or manage those that do, we want to hear from you. We need your help to shape the University of Exeter's forthcoming Continuing Professional Development (CPD) offer in data science and analytics. We want to know how you currently keep your skills...
Global accreditation for local solicitor
Angelo Micciche, an experienced solicitor at Plymouth’s GA Solicitors, has been awarded full membership status from global professional association, STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners). The accreditation was confirmed this month (February) after Angelo...
Maths Centre of Excellence Will Support Region’s Maths Skills
City College Plymouth’s new Maths Centre of Excellence was unveiled to a group of stakeholders from across the City on Thursday 31 January. The College was named as one of just 21 general further education colleges in the country to receive Government funding to...
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.
