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

Grants for WoE businesses to incentivise staff to use more sustainable transport

Businesses across the West of England have until the 16th June 2017 to apply for the TravelWest grant which will go towards the cost of incentivising their staff to take up more sustainable forms of...
Nina Skubala
Nina Skubala
Business West
Posted on: 04.05.17
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US gateway opens at Bristol Port
Member role

Bristol Port welcomed a new shipping service to the USA from Royal Portbury Dock. Capable of carrying more than 7,000 vehicles, Theben will take British-built Jaguars, Land Rovers, Minis and heavy...
Katherine Lovell
Katherine Lovell
The Bristol Port Company
Posted on: 02.05.17
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James Durie reacts to news of snap election

A response to the announcement of a general election on 8 June.
Posted on: 18.04.17
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Business West’s 10-point plan for Metro Mayor

With an additional £900m in funding secured from central government to be spent over the next 30 years, the future Metro Mayor will play a leading role in the social and economic future of the region...
Posted on: 04.04.17
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Anything Rio can do Bath can do better: let's make the Bath cable car a reality

Throughout history Bath has gained a reputation for innovation, imagination and downright flair. Whether it’s been scientific invention, brilliant new architectural design or technological...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 24.03.17
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Bristol’s businesses express a mixture of feelings towards Brexit ahead of Article 50 being invoked

Businesses from Bristol and the wider region expressed uncertainty, future risks and opportunities arising from Brexit at an event at Bristol Airport today (24 March). However, the consensus was that...
Posted on: 24.03.17
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