What's on
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10 May 8-10am Corporate Insights Seminar Series: Maximising Value, Reigate Manor Hotel, RH2 9PF find out more
18 May 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate Trade Marks and Patents with David Gill from WP Thompson Intellectual Property
18 May 4-7pm Redhill: creating the future today, Town Hall, Reigate book your space now
18 May 6pm Entrepreneurs Exchange, meet the UK's top entrepreneurs at various UK venues including London and Brighton. Find out more
26 May 5.30pm-7.30pm R&R Connects, Morrisons popular networking event at Reigate RFC Find out more
31 May 9-12pm How to become a digital superstar on a shoestring budget, The Capital, Horsham. Find out more.
15 June 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate Social Media (Facebook) with James Dempster from Cobb Digital
23 June 5.30pm- 7.30pm R&R Young Professionals Group, Home Cottage, Redhill. Book your space
14 June Understanding Airport Procurement, Holiday Inn, Gatwick. Find out more
14 July Gatwick Diamond Meet the Buyer event, Arora Hotel, Gatwick find out more
13 July 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate Innovation in Business with John Bottomley from Int-Elect
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What's on
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10 May 8-10am Corporate Insights Seminar Series: Maximising Value, Reigate Manor Hotel, RH2 9PF find out more
18 May 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate Trade Marks and Patents with David Gill from WP Thompson Intellectual Property
18 May 4-7pm Redhill: creating the future today, Town Hall, Reigate book your space now
18 May 6pm Entrepreneurs Exchange, meet the UK's top entrepreneurs at various UK venues including London and Brighton. Find out more
26 May 5.30pm-7.30pm R&R Connects, Morrisons popular networking event at Reigate RFC Find out more
31 May 9-12pm How to become a digital superstar on a shoestring budget, The Capital, Horsham. Find out more.
15 June 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate Social Media (Facebook) with James Dempster from Cobb Digital
23 June 5.30pm- 7.30pm R&R Young Professionals Group, Home Cottage, Redhill. Book your space
14 June Understanding Airport Procurement, Holiday Inn, Gatwick. Find out more
14 July Gatwick Diamond Meet the Buyer event, Arora Hotel, Gatwick find out more
13 July 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate Innovation in Business with John Bottomley from Int-Elect
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Redhill:creating the future today
The Redhill Regeneration Programme
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2016 Vibrant town centres are hugely important both economically and socially at local and national level, acting as drivers for sustainable business, new jobs and investment, generating income and attracting footfall. With an ever competing shopping and business environment we know that development is key to success.
Redhill is in the middle of an exciting redevelopment programme. Come and listen to the Council and private sector representatives about the delivery of this exciting project! Click on the heading for more ..
Date: Wednesday 18 May 2016 Vibrant town centres are hugely important both economically and socially at local and national level, acting as drivers for sustainable business, new jobs and investment, generating income and attracting footfall. With an ever competing shopping and business environment we know that development is key to success.
Redhill is in the middle of an exciting redevelopment programme. Come and listen to the Council and private sector representatives about the delivery of this exciting project! 
Limited spaces available, please register now. Venue: Reigate & Banstead Borough Council Town Hall Castlefield Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0SH Time: Registration 4.30pm
Start time 5pm-6pm
Networking 6pm-7pm with drinks and canapés Cost: FREE How to book:
To book your place, please contact Carol Squires at Surrey Chambers on 01483 735540 or email carol.squires@surrey-chambers.co.uk
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2016 British Chamber Business Awards are open for entries
Why not enter today?
We know that Reigate and Banstead has great businesses and are keen that they are recognised as Britain’s businesses are the driving force of the UK economy, helping Britain to maintain its reputation internationally, which is why it is important for us to recognise and celebrate the contribution they make to both their local community and the wider economy. The Chamber Business Awards is one of the UK’s most contested and prestigious business award programmes. Each year, from Aberdeen to Plymouth, organisations of all sizes and from all sectors compete for the coveted titles and the national recognition they bring.
Britain’s businesses are the driving force of the UK economy, helping Britain to maintain its reputation internationally, which is why it is important for us to recognise and celebrate the contribution they make to both their local community and the wider economy. The Chamber Business Awards is one of the UK’s most contested and prestigious business award programmes. Each year, from Aberdeen to Plymouth, organisations of all sizes and from all sectors compete for the coveted titles and the national recognition they bring. It’s free for members of Accredited Chambers of Commerce to enter and non-members can enter for £195 +VAT To reflect the many ways in which businesses excel and contribute to society, the Chamber Business Awards offers a wide range of award categories: - Small Business of the Year
- Export Business of the Year
- High Growth Business of the Year
- Commitment to People Development
- Best use of Technology
- Education and Business Partnership
- Excellence in Customer Service
The Chamber Business Awards are open for entry until midnight on Friday 24th June. Regional winners will be announced on Monday 19th September and national winners will be announced at the Gala Awards Dinner on Thursday 24th November at the Brewery, London.
Find out more
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Intellectual Property, Learning Lunch
Come along on 18 May 12-2pm
Our guest speaker this month is David Gill from WP Thompson Intellectual Property, he will be will discussing intellectual property, trade marks and patents. WP Thompson specialises in all aspects of Intellectual Property (IP) law and David is qualified as both a Chartered and European Patent Attorney, and Registered Trade Mark attorney. He is a partner in the firm and divides his time between the firm's London office and heading up the team servicing clients in the Gatwick Diamond region.
Our guest speaker this month is David Gill from WP Thompson Intellectual Property, he will be will discussing intellectual property, trade marks and patents. WP Thompson specialises in all aspects of Intellectual Property (IP) law and David is qualified as both a Chartered and European Patent Attorney, and Registered Trade Mark attorney. He is a partner in the firm and divides his time between the firm's London office and heading up the team servicing clients in the Gatwick Diamond region. If you have any queries on any IP matters please do not hesitate to contact David by email dag@wpt.co.uk or by telephone 01737 499997. The Learning Lunch will be held at Reigate Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate RH2 0SH between 12-2pm. Please note parking is not available at the council offices.
Please e mail to book your space.
SME Surrey Business Awards
Apply to win
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council are proud of all the successful and entrepreneurial businesses within our borough and are delighted to be sponsoring the 2016 Reigate and Banstead Business of the year award, at the SME Surrey Business Awards.
Winning an award recognises your business, offers exceptional marketing and PR opportunities as well as increasing your credibility and standing in the eyes of your peers and your customers.
The awards are open to any business based in Surrey with less than 250 employees and it costs nothing to enter.
Find out more about the SME Surrey Business Awards
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Redhill Recruitment Fair
Are you looking to employ local people? Saturday, 25th June 2016 Redhill Memorial Park, Redhill Why not book a free stand, at the Redhill Recruitment Fair: - Fill current job vacancies with local people who are actively looking for work
- Raise awareness of your business among people looking for jobs and the wider community
- Gain free publicity in our banners, flyers, posters, newspapers, magazines and media advertisements.
The Redhill Recruitment Fair is organised solely to benefit local employers, advice services and the unemployed in our local community. It makes no profit and will not cost you to exhibit. To find out more contact: tuke at package of sunshine **Sponsorship opportunities available**
Improve where you live
Apply for a grant from the Community improvements fund
Surrey County Councils Community Improvements Fund has been running for four years and can make a project a reality. It's designed to help people turn a great idea into something real that will benefit people in their community. This year there is extra funding available to support projects that will improve local shopping areas/parades. The types of things you can get funding for are: - Disabled access to a venue, premises or row of shops
- A mini-bus to help elderly people get around
- Cycle parking or seating by your local shopping parade or community facility
Need funding for something your community will love? The Community Improvements Fund has been running for four years and can make a project a reality. It's designed to help people turn a great idea into something real that will benefit people in their community. This year there is extra funding available to support projects that will improve local shopping areas/parades. The types of things you can get funding for are: - Disabled access to a venue, premises or row of shops
- A mini-bus to help elderly people get around
- Cycle parking or seating by your local shopping parade or community facility
About the fund The grants are available to cover capital costs for community infrastructure projects. For community improvement projects you can apply for a grant of £10,000 to £30,000, for shopping parade projects the minimum grant is £5,000 (up to £30,000). Ideally bids should be for things that support Surrey County Council's strategic objectives of making sure everyone in Surrey has a great start to life and can live and age well, and that Surrey's economy remains strong and sustainable. 
Here's what you need to do to apply: 1. Develop your idea - Speak to people who might want to use the facility you're bidding for
- Speak to the community to see if they support your idea
- Get planning permission, if required
- Talk to the local council, e.g. your local councillor or your area highways team (where relevant)
- Are there other sources of funding you can bid for or arrange
- Open a constituted bank account if necessary for your group or partnership
2. Write your bid - Tell us about your project, what it will achieve, who will use it, how it will benefit the community
- Do a breakdown of your finances
- Show that there is local support for your proposal
- Speak to the Community Partnerships and Committee Officer for your area
3. Submit your bid on time - Bids must be submitted by Friday 15 July 2016
- Very importantly.... you need to include three quotes for the work that you are proposing - find out more about this in our criteria document.
Key criteria 2016-17 Within your bid you need to show that your project meets each of the criteria below (more detailed information on the criteria can also be found in the attachments at the foot of this webpage). So your project needs to, in some way: - Improve community or local shopping facilities;
- Have a wide community benefit;
- Making a real difference to people's lives;
- Encourage communities to take greater responsibility for local issues and encourage people to work together.
Other things you need to know The funding is meant to cover capital costs linked to a community infrastructure project. However sometimes a grant, or part of a grant in this case can be used for revenue purposes to help set up an initiative. If you successfully secure a grant, 12 months after receiving the money you will be asked to show that you have spent the money and how the project has met its intended outcomes.
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UK Angel Investment Awards
Any company or individual meeting the criteria can enter the UK Angel Investment Awards by clicking on the relevant award category and completing the entry form. Open for entries 3 May.
Find out more here.
Carbon Trust Green Business Fund
energy opportunity assessments to small and medium sized businesses (companies with fewer than 250 employees) to help them identify energy saving opportunities, and to develop a robust business case for the purchase of the appropriate equipment. Find out more
RBS Innovation Gateway - Grants for Testing Resource Efficiency Innovations: New Round
The Innovation Gateway challenge aims to help businesses get their products tested and into a wider market, quickly and successfully.
Fnd out more
Muddy Stiletto Award 2016 Surrey
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