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

Making the most of Bath’s top-class universities

Our first face to face Initiative meeting for more than 18 months was a great success, though it felt slightly strange seeing members in the flesh again after so long. It was a bit like the first day...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 08.10.21
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Getting under the skin of B Corp, Stride Treglown

We talk to Pierre Wassenaar, Director at Stride Treglown about their B Corp journey.
Posted on: 05.10.21
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Business West certifies as a B Corporation

One of the most influential business organisations and the largest Chambers of Commerce in the UK, Business West, has certified as a B Corporation (B Corp).
Posted on: 04.10.21
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3 Questions with Theresa Wise, CEO, The Royal Television Society

The University of the West of England (UWE) , in partnership with Business West, runs an annual lecture series that brings top business leaders to Bristol. We caught up with Theresa Wise, CEO of The...
Posted on: 29.09.21
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3 Questions with Ben Osborn, UK Country Manager and Managing Director, Pfizer UK

Ben Osborn, UK Country Manager and Managing Director of Pfizer UK talks us through the development of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted on: 23.09.21
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Jaya Chakrabarti MBE announced as President of Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative

Jaya Chakrabarti MBE, founder of the award-winning social enterprise TISCreport, has been announced as the new President of Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative.
Posted on: 23.09.21
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