The Harper Dennis Hobbs 2022 Vitality Ranking sees Reigate ranked 9th on the leader board of English towns and city centres and 5th highest in the South East region. The town has climbed three places since 2021. The index uses a number of factors to measure ‘retail health’ such as vacancy rates, provision of aspirational retail and retail that matches local consumer demand.

The 2022 Vitality rankings are dominated by smaller commuter towns that continue to benefit from a shift in shopping habits since the pandemic towards local high streets, with many families relocating from larger cities due to the impact of remote working.

9 November: 17.30-20.00 RB Inspire, Town Hall Reigate

In a departure from the usual format this month, Lee Lam will be presenting on: Breaking Down the Barriers of Starting a Business.

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16 November: 12.00-14.00 Reigate & Banstead Learning Lunch, Town Hall Reigate

Preparing for disaster! Business continuity planning means you can take steps to be more resilient in an increasingly unpredictable world. Hear from Ed Walker from Applied Resilience. 

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14 December: 12.00-14.00 Reigate & Banstead Learning Lunch, Town Hall Reigate

Exploring the benefits of an inclusive workforce.  Hear from Heike Jord Knip, VA Creative Media, who will explain his approach to recruiting from the disabled community and how he runs his business as a social enterprise.

He will be joined by Tracey Jeal, Disability Employer Advisor from DWP, discussing the benefits and support available from the Disability Confident Scheme.

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14 December: 17.30-20.00 RB Inspire, Town Hall Reigate

Free business networking event.  Book a session with up to three business mentors to help your business thrive.

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25 January: 09.30-12.30 Surrey Chambers of Commerce - Customs Procedures & Documentation course, Reigate Manor This introductory course is aimed at anyone involved in international trade who needs to understand customs.

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After the success of the first Vegan Market in Redhill, we are delighted to welcome back Ethical Vegan events who will be hosting our second Vegan Market with a great range of vegan food and gifts available. 

Why not pop along and grab some unique and inspiring early Christmas presents and tasty treats!

Leading regional law firm, Morr & Co, recently announced the forthcoming retirement of Managing Partner, Paul Harvey. Paul will be succeeded by current Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, Catherine Fisher.

Catherine will take responsibility for the overall management and leadership of the firm, overseeing the firm's strategy and continuing to deliver Morr & Co’s ambition to be the best law firm in the region for both its clients and employees.

On Saturday 12 November (10am-3pm), Reigate Sustainability Market will take place just off the High Street in the courtyard outside the Methodist Church.

The market, which will be the first of its kind for Reigate, brings together six local businesses with sustainability at their heart.

The Gatwick Diamond economic area is home to a wide range of successful growing businesses, spanning all sectors of the economy - from household names to niche companies, and multinationals to sole traders. To celebrate the very best businesses that the Gatwick Diamond has to offer, Gatwick Diamond Business will again be hosting its Gatwick Diamond Business Awards.

Entries for the 2023 awards are now open and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is delighted to be sponsoring the Employer of the Year Award category.

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