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

A business manifesto for the West of England Mayor

In 2017, the West of England enters into an exciting phase of devolution which will see the region gain additional...

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How to reduce the gender pay gap in your business

As businesses gear up to calculate and publish their gender pay gaps in compliance with the new regulations it is timely to reflect on what causes such gaps and what actions a business can take to...
Jackie Longworth
Jackie Longworth
Posted on: 09.03.17
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Bristol's largest cruise ship
Member role

The largest cruise ship to arrive in Bristol since cruises were launched four years ago has been confirmed for 2018. The luxury liner MS Magellan, one of the most iconic ships in the Cruise and...
Katherine Lovell
Katherine Lovell
The Bristol Port Company
Posted on: 08.03.17
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Q&A with John Pullinger - chief executive of the UK Statistics Authority

UWE, in partnership with Business West, runs an annual lecture series that brings top business leaders to Bristol. We caught up with John Pullinger, chief executive of the UK Statistics Authority ,...
Sarah Atkinson
Sarah Atkinson
University of the West of England
Posted on: 06.03.17
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Your business rates questions answered by Phillip Jay of Jones Lang LaSalle

In light of the government's recent business rates revaluation Phillip Jay , director of ratings South West, Jones Lang LaSalle spoke to Business West about what business owners can expect. What are...
Posted on: 24.02.17
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West of England devolution FAQs

In May, local people in Bristol , South Gloucestershire and Bath & North East Somerset will be electing a new Mayor for the West of England as part of a devolution agreement struck between the...
Posted on: 22.02.17
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