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
Brexit – Millions ready for an opportunity
This article first appeared in the Western Morning News. The UK is due to leave the EU in four months. More now than ever, there are many questions still unresolved, but one thing is absolutely clear. Whatever decisions are made between now and next March, UK...
Productivity in Professional Services
Plymouth Marjon University is involved with the The Career Innovation Company (Ci) who in partnership with the Institute of Employment Studies (IES) in running a funded project with the aim of boosting SME productivity in professional services firms. We are looking...
Students decorate tree for Stephen’s Story
Multi-Ops Health and Social Care class have decorated a Christmas tree in yellow at Carclaze Methodist Church to raise awareness for the charity the Teenage Cancer Trust. They were inspired by Stephen's Story and his fundraising efforts for Teenage Cancer Trust while...
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.
