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
Outstanding Student Achievements Celebrated at Exeter College Awards
The Exeter College Student Awards has celebrated the successes of outstanding students - marking yet another stellar year. Twenty-four exceptional college student award winners from across Devon were honoured at a glittering gala dinner held on Thursday, January 10th...
Magical education trip to Disney
Students from Cornwall have been given an insight to the operations of one of the world’s most beloved attractions. The Cornwall College Travel and Tourism course students made the trip to Disney Paris before Christmas for an international tourism conference held at...
Outstanding students recognised at Petroc’s Mid Devon annual awards evening
Students from Petroc’s Mid Devon Campus were honoured at an uplifting and inspiring awards ceremony held at the college on January 9, 2019. Learners who graduated from the Mid Devon Campus in summer 2018 were presented with over 30 awards across nine curriculum areas,...
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.
