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

Business and Civic Leaders Welcome Secretary of State and Norwegian Ambassador to Swindon

Business West and the Office of Sir Robert Buckland MP welcomed the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP, and the Norwegian Ambassador, His Excellency Wegger Strømmen and his wife, the...
Huw James
Huw James
Posted on: 04.08.23
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Spotlight on: Helen Haskell, Head of Fundraising for Corporate Partnerships for The Grand Appeal

Every so often we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the Bristol Initiative. We sat down with Helen Haskell, Head of Fundraising for Corporate...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 27.07.23
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Spotlight On: Martha Robbins, Fundraising Officer at Bristol Museums

Every so often we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the Bristol Initiative. We sat down with Martha Robbins, Fundraising Officer at Bristol Museums to...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 12.07.23
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Summer Initiative Member Meeting Shines Spotlight on Bristol's Thriving Visitor Economy

The Summer Initiative Member Meeting, held at St George's Bristol on Thursday, 15th June, brought together 100 members of the Bristol Initiative for an insightful and engaging event. Our meeting...
Sam Harrison
Sam Harrison
Business West
Posted on: 22.06.23
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Listen to BCC's brand-new podcast hosted by Baroness Martha Lane Fox CBE

The podcast is hosted by BCC President, Baroness Martha Lane Fox CBE bringing you the conversations that matter from...

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Growth that works for everyone: the test for West of England's economy
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Innovative, thriving, dynamic, successful. The West of England is all those things, and plenty more. But at the heart of the most economically productive region outside London sits contradictions...
Ben Lowndes
Ben Lowndes
Posted on: 27.04.23
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