What we do

We are the voice of business for the Bristol. 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:

  • Promoting clean inclusive growth
  • Transforming transport and mobility
  • Tackling deprivation
  • Improving education and skills

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

News & updates from the Initiative

West of England Mayor election 2021: Business & Economy Hustings with Centre for Cities

With less than a week to go until voters in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset decide the next West of England ‘Metro’ Mayor, more than 100 businesses logged on to quiz...
Posted on: 30.04.21
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4 reasons why a directly elected Mayor benefits Bristol

The mayoral model of governance, which sees Bristolians head to the polls every four years to elect the leader of their city, is under threat. Two of the nine candidates standing in May’s election...
Jaya Chakrabarti MBE
Jaya Chakrabarti MBE
Posted on: 29.04.21
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Aardman Animations and Hargreaves Lansdown’s work in the community showcased at monthly Initiative meeting

At our April Initiative meeting we were delighted to be joined by our members - Aardman Animations and Hargreaves Lansdown – who shared details of two fantastic projects they’re working on, covering...
Posted on: 20.04.21
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Bristol Chamber & Initiative issues its ‘business challenge’ to candidates vying for City Hall

As the race for City Hall hots up, Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative at Business West has issued its ‘business challenge’ to candidates, ensuring that the voice of local business remains...
Posted on: 19.04.21
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Bristol and West of England Initiative establishes a Climate Advisory Group

A Climate Advisory Group has been created by the Bristol and West of England Chambers of Commerce and Initiative (BCCI) to provide technical expertise on how business can play the most effective role...
Tom Smith
Tom Smith
Posted on: 14.04.21
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How can businesses help Build Back Better, Greener and Fairer? A countdown to COP 26

As we tentatively emerge, blinking, from our darkened home offices, the idea of a fairer, greener future might seem distant compared to the reality of getting business working again. However, the...
Jenny Foster
Global Goals Centre
Posted on: 12.04.21
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