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
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Latest news
News from SWBC and its members
CSW Group awarded Skills for Young People contract in Devon and Somerset
CSW Group are delighted to have been awarded the Skills for Young People contract in Devon and Somerset, funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). The project supports 15-24 year olds not in work; education or training who are being urged to take advantage of £585,000...
The Secret to Running Your Own Restaurant in Plymouth
Opening your own restaurant at the tender age of 23 is beyond any young chef’s wildest dreams - but that’s exactly what Fletcher Andrews did. And he credits City College Plymouth for giving him the foundations to fulfil his culinary passions. Fletcher’s love of...
Nigel Risner to help develop leaders in Cornwall
Cornwall is welcoming international speaker, television presenter and author of “It’s a zoo around here” and “The impact code”; Nigel Risner to help develop leaders in the county. CCB Training, part of the Cornwall College Group, announced motivational speaker Nigel...
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.
