Representation 

Find out how we are representing our members in the West of England sub region.

Inward Investment

A successful City Region, an ever increasingly attractive place for both companies and their employees to relocate.

Partnership Activity

Take a look at some of the projects we are currently helping to shape and develop.

Local Initiative Activity

Click below to find out more about activities in your area.

Bath & North East Somerset Initiative

North Somerset Initiative

Chambers of Commerce

Find out more about Chamber activity in the West of England.



The Initiative

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The Initiative is a business leadership team that exists to enable the business community to play a part in influencing the way the West of England is shaped, managed and developed. It provides an effective link between the private and public sector to ensure that the interests of commerce are taken into account when key strategic decisions are made which will affect the future.

It also challenges companies to become responsible corporate citizens, by fully engaging with the important sustainability agenda.

The organisation evolved from the Bristol Initiative, which was set up in 1988 to provide a focus for informed debate and to foster a spirit of partnership, particularly between the private sector and those in local governance. Its purpose is as relevant today, as it was then - to improve and enhance the community in which business operates. Areas of particular focus include:

 

Why join the Initiative?

To find out more about the Initiative email  James Durie or phone 01275 370787