SWBC are on the hunt for a new Chief Executive
Twenty years to the month since it was founded, the South West Business Council has been consolidating its progress and is seeking a new chief executive. The organisation, which has been ably served by Dr Robin Daniels in his capacity as interim chief executive, has...
SWBC Vacancy – Chief Executive
Salary in the region of £36,000 (part-time) with potential for bonus 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,...
South West Business Council December Virtual Conference Highlights
As we move to a brave new world of trade, this is the time to look at our own businesses as we in turn look at global opportunities. Throughout the morning, presentations focused on the need to develop through collaboration and partnerships, as a win/win, and in...
First ever virtual regional visit for the Governor of the Bank of England to the south west, hosted by South West Business Council
Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England undertook his inaugural virtual visit to the south west, hosted by the South West Business Council. Hot on the heels of the Chancellor’s Comprehensive Spending Review and with no EU trade deal in place, the Governor...
South West Business Council September Virtual Conference Highlights
Our quarterly conferences bring together an eclectic mix of speakers to address topics of importance to businesses across the South West. The September Conference was on ‘Bouncing forward: New jobs for a resurgent economy This brief reel will give you a flavour of the...
South West Business Council forms alliance with the South West Cyber Resilience Centre
Superintendent Mark Moore, Director of the South West Cyber Resilience Centre Formed through a partnership of the region’s police forces, the South West Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC) exists to support and protect businesses and third sector organisations in the region...
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...