We are delighted to be working with Enterprise Nation and the Department for International Trade to bring you this workshop, where you can learn how to grow your business online to take on the international market. There are three great speakers, a panel discussion and the opportunity to get your questions answered.

There are limited spaces to this free event - book your space now.

• Shawbrook Bank have taken a floor in Prospero house, Redhill, moving from Dorking. Shawbrook chief executive Steve Patemen said: "We are a growing bank and firmly believe that the best way to support small and medium-sized businesses across the country is by being physically present within the regional economies in which they operate. Prospero is a fantastic building and its location will give us a great base for our Regional Business Centre, as well as some key Specialist Asset Finance teams and supporting functions." Find out more.
• Westridge Construction Ltd opened their new regional Surrey office in Redhill on March 20.  The opening signifies the continued development and growth of their business across the South of the UK, following long-standing success in the area served by existing offices in Sussex and Kent. The positioning of the new office enables them to provide a more local service to valued clients in the Surrey area. Find out more.
• Renascience Pharma, a UK based pharmaceuticals company establishing themselves in the area ,have taken over the lease of a unit in Horley's Gatwick Metro Centre estate. Find out more. 
• Oliver Bonas, Waterstones and Modain Pelle have all recently opened new shops in Reigate. Mint Velvet have also relocated to a larger unit. 
• Eurochange have opened in The Belfry Shopping Centre, Redhill. 

Congratulations:

• To Jellyfish for winning the Recommended Agency Register (RAR) award for Data
• To Space Time Media, who have an office in Reigate, on winning two awards at the Recommended Agency Register (RAR) award for Media Buying and Service Delivery. 
• To Shawbrook Bank for being named as a finalist in the Credit Strategy - Credit Awards 2018 for their white label car finance product, RAC flexiloan. Read more
• To Monty Bojangles for their Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade for outstanding short term growth.

Supporting staff through training is proven to increase employee engagement, motivation and job satisfaction – as well as staff retention.
 
Whether you want to make your business more efficient or improve customer services, Crawley College have a range of free distance learning courses that can help you meet your goals.

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Redhill and Reigate Live at Home Scheme is looking for a company that might be willing to either print a quarterly newsletter or print an annual report for June 20.  If you feel your company may be able to help please contact.  Tanya Stafford, Live at Home Manager, Reigate & Redhill Live at Home Scheme.

From 20 May, entirely new timetables will be introduced for Great Northern, Thameslink, Southern and Gatwick Express. This means that many passengers who use these services to get to work, school, or anywhere else may be affected as their usual journey time or pattern is likely to change.  It is part of the biggest train timetable change in decades and is necessary to help increase capacity and improve reliability on the busiest part of the UK rail network. Check your new timetable.

The Government have announced a £67m nationwide Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme.  Gigabit vouchers can be used by small businesses and the local communities surrounding them to contribute to the installation cost of a gigabit capable connection.  Businesses can claim up to £3,000 against the cost of connection either individually or as part of a group project. Residents can benefit from the scheme as part of a group project which also includes businesses, and can claim for a voucher of a value of up to £500. The scheme is operated and administered by BDUK. Find out more about the scheme, eligibility requirements and how to apply.