As cyber attacks become more sophisticated, it has never been more important to protect your business. Join us for an informative event where we'll dive into the world of cybersecurity and learn how to safeguard your business from online threats. Whether you're a small startup or a well-established company, this in-person event is a must-attend for anyone concerned about their digital security.

Hear Russ McKenzie, Director  ntrust systems, who will provide valuable insights and practical tips . Discover the latest trends in cybercrime, understand common vulnerabilities, and explore effective strategies to defend your business against attacks.

Don't miss this opportunity to network with other local business professionals.

Congratulations to Cintia from My Vegan DeLeche, who has 3 Great Taste Awards, one for My Vegan Dulce de Leche with Cacao,  Alfajores, and  My Vegan Crazy Naked Coconut Fudge.  This  means that all the main product range have now Great Taste Awards. 

Redhill - Congratulations to Morr & Co who have been ranked in the 2025 Chambers and Partners UK Guide accross multiple catagories.

Thursday 14 November 08.00-10.30 Solving the Recruitment Conundrum, Join Surrey Chambers of Commerce at this event at Login Business Lounge Camberly, Book your space

Thursday 28 November 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Town Hall, Reigate. Cyber security: How to protect your business. With Russ McKenzie from nTrust systems. Book now. (EVENT FULL - JOIN WAITLIST)

Thursday 12 December 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Town Hall, Reigate. Festive get-together.  Book now.

Thursday 16 January 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Town Hall, Reigate know your worth, hear from France Du Buisson, FDB Associates. Knowing your worth is key to a profitable business, not only to price your services or products correctly, but also to promote yourself and to negotiate on the best footing. Book now

Thursday 27 March  12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Town Hall, Reigate Understanding the psychology of sales, with Joe Cheal, Imaginarium  Discover the key principles and strategies behind successful sales techniques, and learn how to apply them to your own business.  Book now

Thursday 22 May 12.00-1400 Learning Lunch Town Hall, Reigate Learn how to attract new customers and create loyal fans with effective marketing strategies PLUS network with other local businesses with Nicola Macdonald, Attractive Marketing Book now.

Thursday 19 June 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Town Hall, Reigate Maintain drive and focus for a winning mindset with  Frank Sinclair, Fit with Frank Book now

We want to know what you think of our draft Corporate Plan which sets out our vision and priorities for 2025 to 2030. Reigate & Banstead 2030 describes how we'll need to focus our limited resources in order to contribute to our vision for a healthy, sustainable borough. It's really important that our plans for the next five years reflect the needs of the whole borough, so please do take a look at the draft plan and complete the survey, attend a drop-in event, or send us your views in writing before 20 November. 

Small and medium sized businesses can take part in a new scheme to help them decarbonise, save on energy costs and drive down their emissions. The offer includes a free decarbonisation assessment, business loan and carbon calculator tool.

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is delighted to sponsor the Employer of the year catagory at the 2025 Gatwick Diamond Buisness Awards,  entries opened on 3 October and close on 15 November.

Why not browse the awards categories and enter now! Winners of the prestigious Gatwick Diamond Business Awards will be announced on the 20 March 2025 at The Grand, Brighton.

Gatwick Construction Supply Chain team have set up a survey form to identify local and regional businesses in construction-related industries that are interested in working at London Gatwick.  If you would like to share this with the Reigate & Banstead business community in any newsletters or updates, details and the link can be found in the copy below:

London Gatwick has developed an overarching Supply Chain Strategy to align future frameworks to the airport’s Capital Investment Programme.  The new Construction Frameworks will deliver improved facilities and services for our passengers and airline customers over the next 6 years, and will include construction works, various professional services including design services, and surveys.  

Southern Rail are promoting a new and innovative way of informing residents who live near the railway about their work and projects. 

As part of their ‘Digital Notification’ programme, neighbour notification letters will where possible be replaced by emails.  Use the QR code to sign up for online notifications. 

All our networking events can be viewed on Eventbrite our Supporting Local Business web pages for the latest business updates.

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We have had a lot of interest in our Business Employment & Growth grants, this allocation has now been spent. So the scheme has been paused.

Applications are still being taken for the £1,000 business support grants.