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
Membership
Latest news
News from SWBC and its members
Way Makers scheme
Introducing Way Makers From publicans to pasty makers, hoteliers to head chefs, there are thousands of people working across the south west to make access to our coast not just possible, but wonderfully enjoyable. To recognise this, and the important role businesses...
Funding Ripens Prospects for Supply Tree
A Dorset-based recruitment agency has received a £25,000 Start Up Loan to support their market launch. Supply Tree specialises in recruiting for the education sector and caters for temporary and permanent positions within the Dorset, Poole, and Bournemouth area. ...
BT appoints Jon Pollock as director of its Enterprise business in the South of England and Wales
Jon Pollock, BT Director of Corporate Sales, has been appointed as the director for BT’s Enterprise business in London, the South of England and Wales. In his new role, Jon will be responsible for leading and expanding BT Enterprise’s relationships with businesses,...
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.