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
‘Delay Repay 15’ secured for GWR passengers
Scheme will mean people are compensated fairly and quickly. improved compensation for delays and cancellations set to launch in spring, benefitting passengers with single, return and weekly tickets monthly and longer season ticket holders to remain on current...
College Announces New Principal & CEO
City College Plymouth has appointed Ms Jackie Grubb as its new Principal and Chief Executive Officer. The College’s Chair of Governors, Pauline Odulinski, said: “On behalf of the Board I am delighted to announce that, following the very robust recruitment process, we...
Petroc launches new website to support project aimed at getting 18-24 year olds into employment
A team at Petroc is celebrating the launch of a brand new website this week, designed to help 18-24 year olds gain employability and life skills to give them the confidence to re-engage with employment, education or training. The website is part of the Empowering...
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.
