Entrepreneur Academy winner announced
 

My Vegan Dulce de Leche by Vegan Crazy has been announced as the winner of this year’s Entrepreneur Academy. The Redhill-based food business, founded by Cintia Yankelevich, was one of 16 new businesses to compete to win an investment grant provided by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council in conjunction with East Surrey College.

 

Applications are now open for the 2021/22 Entrepreneurs Academy starting in September.

 
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Covid Grants for Business
 

Local Restrictions Support Grant

New applications for the Local Restrictions Support Grants (Closed) for 16 February to 31 March will be accepted up to the closing date of 31 May 2021.

 

Restart Grant

A Restart Grant is available to support shops (non-essential retail), personal care businesses, such as hairdressers and beauty salons, as well as restaurants and pubs, accommodation, and leisure. 

The Restart Grant will support non-essential retail premises with one-off grants of up to £6,000, depending on the rateable value of the premises.

 

Additional Restrictions Support Grant

for businesses who have closed or been severely affected by the current restrictions, such as those businesses in the supply chain. We are now accepting applications for the window 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021. Payments will be made for this full 3-month period in line with other government grants. 

 

 
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Online Learning Lunch May
 

Book your space for May's Learning Lunch on Wednesday 19 May 12-1pm. Hear from our great speaker, Karen Espley, The Chameleon Guide, as she reveals the 8 steps that you can use to weatherproof your business for any storm. 

 
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Karen Espley, The Chameleon Guide
 
Events
 
 
Local business events and networking
 
  • 12 May 11.00-12.00 RH Networking Book your space
  • 19 May 10.00 - 11.30 Surrey Chambers of Commerce & Visit Surrey Post Covid recovery for the tourism and hospitality sector  Book your space
  • 19 May 12.00-13.00 Reigate & Banstead Learning Lunch, How to weatherproof your company with  Karen Espley Book your space
  • 20 May 15.00-17.00 Surrey County Council Spotlight on Surrey Innovation & the Future of Automotive Book Now
  • 16 June 12.00-13.00 Reigate & Banstead Learning Lunch with local business hero, Matt Burgess, from Hurt Liqueur, talking about finding new markets, local opportunities and building your businesses.  Book your space

 

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Coast to Capital growth hub
Peer Networks
 

Peer Networks is a national peer-to-peer networking programme which brings together SME business leaders that want to grow and develop their organisations for future success.

 

The programme is delivered locally by the Coast to Capital Growth Hub, who create diverse cohort groups of individuals to work collaboratively through common business issues. Through the process of interactive peer learning, you will be able to discuss your own challenges, gain and reflect on valuable feedback, and implement practical solutions.

 

Peer Networks is fully funded by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

 
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Local Business News
 

Horley:

  • Marriott International has opened its new Four Points by Sheraton branded hotel in Horley on the site which was formerly the Chequers Hotel. 

Redhill:

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The Business Hot House
 

This programme will drive your business forward and give it best chance of success, whilst also providing a space for you to meet other business owners.  This course will be delivered over 3 days, in 4-hour sessions:

 

Wednesday 12th May 2021, 10:00 - 14:00

Wednesday 19th May 2021, 10:00 - 14:00

Wednesday 26th May 2021, 10:00 - 14:00

 

You will be provided with downloadable and printable resource to support each session and time to complete these during the sessions, with joint exercises also to complete to make it as interactive as possible. 

 
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Other News
 

Visit our Supporting Local Business web pages for the latest business updates.

 

Information about Council services can be found on our website.

 

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