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.
What we do
About us
Membership
Latest news
News from SWBC and its members
Paragon Group Recent Acquisition
Paragon Group, the leading provider of customer communications, identification and graphics services, has recently announced the acquisition of Imprimus Limited which will become part of Paragon Customer Communications’ business in the UK. Imprimus, formerly known as...
FSB launch search for South West small business stars
The search is on again to find and reward the most outstanding small businesses in the South West. The FSB has now officially launched its ‘FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2019’ which will culminate in both regional and national finals in the spring. Small...
Little Things & Co. Receives Big From Plymouth Law Firm
Plymouth charity, Little Things & Co, has today (9th August) been presented with a cheque for £3,300 by the staff of city law firm, GA Solicitors. Little Things & Co. was named the firm’s charity of the year after being voted in by the firm’s 79 employees. Over the...
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.
