We are the voice of business for the Bristol region. Working alongside local councils and key stakeholders, the Initiative provides an effective link between the private, public and third sectors; ensuring that business can channel its voice and help shape and influence policies.

Working in partnership with members, over the next year we will continue focusing on our mission to bring leaders together to create a prosperous city region. The overarching themes of our work in the coming year are:

  • Transport: Connecting Businesses and Communities
  • Skills: Preparing for the Future Workforce
  • Placemaking: Creating Inclusive and Dynamic Spaces
  • Tackling Deprivation: Building a More Equitable Bristol

We work with business and community leaders with a passion for creating meaningful, long lasting change for our city. 

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National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg’ of Costs 

82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%) Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly assessed the impact of its new policies The majority of firms (77%) are worried about the speed policy changes are being made 55% of firms say plans to change statutory sick pay will impact either their investment, recruitment, prices or day to day operations. The overwhelming majority of businesses say the rise in employer National Insurance contributions will force them to change their plans, according to new research by the BCC Insight’s Unit, in partnership with professional services firm AAB.