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
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News from SWBC and its members
Cookie Queen Raises Dough for Expansion
A baker from West Cornwall is the latest entrepreneur to benefit from the Start Up Loan scheme. Artisan cookie sandwich maker, Cookie Queen, has received £25,000 in Start Up funding via SWIG Finance to expand the business. The loan has enabled business owner, Jo...
Business Expansion at Plymouth Science Park
One of Plymouth Science Park’s newest tenants has announced significant growth, after just 7 months in business. Having moved to the Park in June, just one month after its inception, Ultra Semi provides technical and consultancy services to companies in the...
Support the South West Coast Path and local suppliers when you choose your corporate gifts this Christmas
Support the South West Coast Path and local suppliers when you choose your corporate gifts this Christmas We are delighted that SWBC members, Devon Hampers, have, like us, chosen the South West Coast Path Association as their partner charity over the Christmas period....
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.