RIP Michael Dunn
"It is with great sadness that South West Business Council has learnt of the death of Michael Dunn. Michael, apart from being a great friend to many of the Council’s Board of Directors, was a huge figure in the regional business community. He was a passionate...
Covid19 Taskforce
In response to the challenges facing businesses around the region, SWBC has launched a COVID19 Taskforce to help mitigate the impact on businesses as far as possible. We have brought together firms of lawyers and accountants, in addition to banking, corporate real...
SWBC supports the Coast Path
The South West Business Council (SWBC) have today announced that their partner charity 2019-20 will be the South West Coast Path Association. This recognises the value and importance of the South West Coast Path National Trail to the region’s economy and role of the...
South West Business Council Announces ‘Landing Point’ at Engine Shed
Engine Shed’s breadth of Business Lounge members has again been increased thanks to the inclusion of the South West Business Council. The South West Business Council (SWBC) was formed in 2001 to provide a single voice to represent the views of some of the region's...
Exeter Airport MD joins South West Business Council advisory board
Exeter Airport Managing Director Matt Roach has joined the Advisory Board of the South West Business Council (SWBC), the regional economic partnership for the South West. The Advisory Board helps shape SWBC’s thinking and key strategic priorities, which include...
New alliance between Midlands and South West announced
A new trade partnership has been announced today, Friday 15th June, between the Midlands and the South West. A memorandum of understanding has been signed by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) and The South West Business Council (SWBC) with the objective...
Raising the game for the South West – DCBC rebrands
The Devon & Cornwall Business Council (DCBC) has today (Friday 9th March) announced that it will be rebranded as the South West Business Council (SWBC). Building on the success of the industry-backed Great South West initiative, SWBC will continue to work on...