The Swindon and Wiltshire Initiative connects some of the largest employers in the region with influential decision makers at a local and national level.
Our current members includes Nationwide, Honda, National Trust and Zurich, in addition to small businesses, and membership provides individuals within your organisation the opportunity to:
Become a part of a peer network of local business leaders
- Network with representatives of Swindon and Wiltshire’s largest employers, in addition to FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies located across the South West
- Collaborate with senior players across all sectors on business, economic and social projects
- Become a Fellow of the University of the West of England, Business School and share your expertise with university academics and other professionals
- Apply to be on the Professional Advice Panel and act as a mentor to local businesses
Have your voice heard by local and national decision makers
- Have your voice heard by decision makers that listen via polls, surveys and our dedicated Policy Team – in the past our surveys and member case studies have attracted the interest of government ministers and gained coverage in national newspapers including The Times, The Financial Times and The Telegraph
- Take part in local committees and policy discussions around planning, transport and retail with key political decision-makers to inform real, positive change in your area
- Share your views and insights within our business and campaign community detailing what work their business is doing in relation to key policy areas
- Participate in our working groups and partnership companies
Stay up to date with the latest local and national business news, market intelligence and our advisory services
- Gain access to top level business intelligence and data giving insight into the latest regional economic and market developments
- Receive our exclusive members newsletters to keep updated with all the latest business news, opportunities and events from our extended network of 22,000 businesses
- Engage with global market specialists and advisors, who can help you to expand your business internationally
- Receive a heavily discounted rate on export documentation
Raise your personal, professional and company profile online and in the local community
- Promote your company via your member profile on our website that links directly to your company website and social media channels
- Share your news, events and offers directly with a 22,000 strong network of business across the South West in print in our member’s magazine or online via email or our website
- Enhance your local and regional CSR contributions by sponsoring or participating in a charity event or initiative
For more info click here or phone Tina Doyle on 01793 698 048.