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

Is this the 117-year-old wreckage of ‘The Brunswick’?
Member role

Extraordinary new images have given a clear picture of a mystery wreckage discovered in the shifting sands of the Severn Estuary. Bristol Port’s hydrographic team were excited to capture images last...
Katherine Lovell
Katherine Lovell
The Bristol Port Company
Posted on: 26.07.17
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Curo cans Bath cable car plans

Another week, another victory for a local pressure group, and another blow for the future of Bath, the City which likes to think of itself as " beautifully inventive ". Curo has announced it won't be...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 20.07.17
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Culture matters for the long term health of the city

Business leaders back Bristol City Council continuing their support for the transformation of Colston Hall.
Posted on: 16.06.17
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What is it like to be a Bristol marine pilot?
Member role

With 2,600 acres across Bristol Port , there are 7,500 employees across the site all playing an important role in keeping the Port running smoothly. Including Martin Greenslade , Chairman of the...
Katherine Lovell
Katherine Lovell
The Bristol Port Company
Posted on: 15.06.17
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Business and a hung parliament

With a hung Parliament today - no overall majority for the Conservatives - business will be very concerned about more and more uncertainty and delays in the Brexit process. When you think that...
Posted on: 09.06.17
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Colston Hall’s transformation brings major economic benefits

The multi million pound transformation of Colston Hall could help to generate £412.5 million for the UK economy over the course of 20 years from 2020.
Louise Mitchell
Louise Mitchell
Bristol Music Trust
Posted on: 05.06.17
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