World explorer joins CREST Awards golfers at wildlife fundraiser
15th May 2024
International explorer Nick Hollis – the man who has taken on the world’s most challenging feats of endurance to promote environmental responsibility praised the golfers he joined at the CREST Business Awards Charity Golf Day who raised £4,000 for Surrey
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Our Global Annual Conference Will be Returning on Wednesday 17 May 2023.
6th April 2023
Our theme for 2023 is Building British Business. The full day conference will be an opportunity for business leaders from across the UK, and the globe, to come together to discuss the opportunities for growth to help local communities thrive.
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University of Surrey appoints Kerry Matthews as new Chief Student Officer
28th June 2022
Following an extensive search process, the University of Surrey has appointed Kerry Matthews as its new Chief Student Officer, with responsibility for the delivery of the services and support necessary to provide an outstanding student experience, from enrolment to graduation.
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BCC Response to PM’s Statement
14th October 2022
Responding to the Prime Minister’s statement this afternoon, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Prime Minister was right to take some action now. We have been calling for the Government to urgently address market volatility, return stability
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BCC responds to Shadow Chancellor’s speech
23rd September 2019
Responding to the Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Labour and business share key goals, but often differ on how to achieve them. “At
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Could hotel service robots help the hospitality industry after COVID-19?
6th May 2020
A new research study, investigating how service robots in hotels could help redefine leadership and boost the hospitality industry, has taken on new significance in the light of the seismic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on tourism and business travel.
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Reigate Manor is re-opening on Monday 10th August
10th August 2020
After 5 months of being closed, we are delighted that Reigate Manor will be re-opening on Monday 10th August. The past few months has been very challenging for the hotel, with many of the weddings, events and Cellar Rooms celebrations
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IT And General Earn “Select Partner” Status With Netgate
10th June 2022
IT and General Ltd are proud to announce that we are now a Netgate/pfSense SELECT partner. As the only SELECT level partner in the UK, we are positioned to offer innovative and cost-effective solutions to businesses in the UK. Netgate’s
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BCC responds to Sunak announcement on extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
12th May 2020
Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement today (12 May) that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended to October, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “The extension of the Job Retention Scheme will come as a huge help and a
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Surrey Day 2020
1st May 2020
Surrey Day goes ‘virtual’ for 2020 … and Guildford Cathedral turns green! A chance to celebrate all the best things about our beautiful county, Surrey Day takes place this Saturday (May 2) – but this year we will be going
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Councillor resigns from Conservative Group
3rd September 2018
Councillor Bob McShee has resigned from the Conservative group on the Council to become an Independent Councillor. He has been a Borough Councillor for seven years, representing Worplesdon ward. The political balance of the Council, which has 48 councillors, is
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BCC and Indeed: Cost and administrative burden of employment continues to climb
19th July 2019
Business is calling on the next Prime Minister to reduce the unsustainable cost of employing people in the UK. Nearly three-quarters (72%) of firms report the cost burden of employment has increased compared to five years ago, according to
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Vision Engineering first Surrey business to support the ‘Queen’s Green Canopy’ initiative
27th October 2021
LONDON, 27 OCTOBER 2021: Vision Engineering Limited (Woking, UK) welcomed HRH The Princess Royal to its Global HQ & Manufacturing facility in Send, Surrey, to present them with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for its Lynx EVO ergonomic stereo microscope.
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Get active, improve your wellbeing and raise funds for Eikon…
23rd April 2020
Run, ride, cycle, hop, lift, step… With major fundraising events either cancelled or postponed, Eikon needs your support more than ever so we can continue to reach out remotely to vulnerable young people at a time when they need us
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Women in Innovation Award 2024/25
10th June 2024
Women within UK registered micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for a share of up to £4 million to develop their exciting and innovative ideas. The £75,000 grant also includes bespoke business support. Competition opens: Monday 13 May 2024
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More than 1,000 regional businesses are now fending off cyber-attacks with police-led cyber resilience centre
23rd August 2022
The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East is delighted to announce that it is now working with 1000 south-east small businesses, helping them to actively protect themselves against the rising threat of cyber-attacks. As part of a network of
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Get ready to vote with the return of the Experience Guildford Customer Service Awards
8th June 2022
Experience Guildford, the town centre’s Business Improvement District, is delighted to announce the return of their Customer Service Awards and the opening of voting lines on 9th June. After a two-year covid imposed break, the awards represent the perfect opportunity
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 17th November 2022
17th November 2022
Surrey Chambers has signed up to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Business Manifesto, sent to the Prime Minister to get firms through the tough months ahead and prepare them for growth going forward. We hope that this will influence
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BCC comments on launch of the Budget process
7th January 2020
Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said: “Businesses will be looking to the Budget to boost confidence and stimulate growth at a time of significant uncertainty for the UK economy. “Firms of all sizes need to see a package of fiscal
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Reigate Business Guild take difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Reigate Christmas Fayre
4th August 2020
It is with a heavy heart that the Reigate Christmas Fayre committee have come to the decision to cancel the 2020 Christmas Fayre due to the on-going Coronavirus outbreak. The Christmas Fayre held in Church Street, Reigate has been a
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