The top 150 businesses in the West will be revealed on Friday in the Western Daily Press Business Guide 2020 .
The special publication - which is free inside the Western Daily Press newspaper on January 24 - has been a staple of the West’s business calendar for nearly 30 years.
The 52-page magazine has a host of features assessing the key sectors of the region’s economy.
Sponsored by EDF Energy, GWR and Osborne Clarke, the guide is full of commentary from leading business experts.
It visits several high streets in Somerset that are defying the retail downturn and see what lessons can be applied elsewhere.
Special reports look at the issues affecting the West’s hospitality sector and how the smartest operators are thriving despite challenging conditions.
The state of health of the rural economy and agriculture sectors are assessed, as is manufacturing.
We argue that Bloodhound - which is being developed in Gloucestershire - is a beacon for the region’s advanced manufacturing and engineering capability.
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We look at the importance of the Western Gateway initiative and how the West utilises its political clout - particular in the wake of a General Election that saw the Conservatives make strong gains in traditional Labour strongholds in the North.
We explore the economic contribution of the region's universities and how important they are in driving continued growth. We visit Swindon to see how the Wiltshire town is planning for a post- Honda future.
And we look at some of the pioneering Bristol companies that have made the city one of Europe’s top tech hubs.
The top 150 data is provided by Vistra and we also report on the companies that have made significant leaps up or falls down the league table.
Western Daily Press Business Guide 2020 editor Richard Bache said: “The publication of our annual business guide is a highlight of our year.
“In a time of political turbulence the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of our leading businesses is more important than ever for our region’s future prosperity.
“We celebrate all that they have achieved and argue they must be given the support necessary to help the West thrive.”
The Western Daily Press Business Guide 2020 will be launched at a special breakfast at Aerospace Bristol on Friday, January 24, and the magazine is available free inside Friday’s newspaper.