Come along to our Learning Lunch on Wed 14 February at the Town Hall, Reigate 12-2pm to hear from Eddie Finch, Director from Chapter Three Consultancy. He'll be talking about all things GDPR and providing tips to make sure your company adheres to the new guidelines.

Eddie is a former police officer, and served in London’s West End before working with the Home Office, advising on critical police IT and communications. After obtaining an MBA in Technology Management, Eddie worked in senior roles with a number of global technology companies before moving into consultancy. Eddie is an experienced consultant and now works with companies of all sizes, assisting them in compliance, efficiency, growth and profitability planning.

Learning lunches not only provide you with the opportunity to hear an informative speaker, but also to network with other local businesses.  Book your free space now

Get Nourished, owned by Horley resident David Towse, produces high protein lactose- and gluten free food and drink which he refers to simply as ‘High Protein Deliciousness'.  As a result of the Business Support Grant provided by Reigate and Banstead Council, Get Nourished were able to land a nationwide distribution deal for his iced coffees with Holland & Barrett, which will see the product on shelves in February 2018.  David has been developing the product for the last 18 months and is looking forward to the product selling well in H&B, and landing additional retailers in the near future.  Find out more

The final two floors of Prospero House in Redhill are under offer. Just two months ago the high spec four-floor office block gained a new tenant, Plan Group, in addition to Morrisons Solicitors a few months prior. The final floors are now under offer with The Shawbrook Bank. Relocating from Dorking, the bank and financial services provider would occupy circa 26,000 sq ft.

Regus, who occupy and manage three floors of the flagship Kingsgate office in Redhill, have recently remodelled the upper floors to accommodate more businesses in their premium office space and offer co-working and meeting rooms.

There are only a few spaces left at Redhill & Reigate Business Forum's 'Making your Marque' event. Hear from the UK Director of Taittinger Champagne, who will uncover a few of the secrets behind luxury brands, and the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, who will provide insight into the Queen’s Award for Industry.

At Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Town Hall, Reigate on Wed 7 Feb 4.30pm. Book your space now

In 2018, 14 year old Reigate karter Alfie Prince sets out on an adventure to conquer Europe and - just maybe - the world. Following a successful rookie year in the Junior class, where he came 3^rd in the Buckmore Club Championship and 16^th of 52 drivers in the British Grand Prix, Alfie will be racing across the UK, Belgium and France, aiming to earn a place in the International Finals at Le Mans in October.

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All companies should be embedding care for the environment into their business to get the commercial benefits. Eshcon identify improvements, calculate carbon emissions and put in Environmental Management Systems (EMS), so that you become more efficient, reduce risk and win new business.

This year, you will need to be aware of deadlines and legislation requirements that may affect your business.

If you have an ISO 14001 certified EMS, you need to upgrade to the new standard by the deadline of September 2018. There are some significant changes required, which need to be done as soon as possible.

Companies coming under the ESOS energy regulations should be gathering data now – you’ll need to show energy consumption for a 12 month period until 31^st December 2018. Energy audits can be done now too, so you benefit from the energy savings sooner.

For advice, contact Anya Ledwith on info@eshcon.co.uk or see the website for more info www.eshcon.co.uk/news-for-2018