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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 18th March 2025
18th March 2025
We never stand still at Surrey Chambers of Commerce, and we are excited to be launching a new initiative, supporting our leaders of the future. Generation Next is a brand-new initiative designed to empower and connect young professionals (18-35) across
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 5th March 2025
5th March 2025
Running a business gets no easier and yet so many still do it! The overall picture of the economy shows a number of challenges and keeping pace with these challenges is what we, at Surrey Chambers, aim to do, bringing
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 18th February 2025
18th February 2025
Latest reactions to potential trade tariffs. The latest data from our Insights Unit has been assessing the possible impact of tariffs from the new US administration. Firms are worried about the direct cost impact but also the wider issue of
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 5th February 2025
5th February 2025
One of Surrey Chambers promised new initiatives in 2025, the delivery of a monthly series of workshops entitled “Mastering the Art of Growth” in partnership with the INV Group is ready to kick off this month. The first module “Laying
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 22nd January 2025
22nd January 2025
You would be forgiven for thinking the news is all bad when reading the business press and there is no doubt running a business in the current times is quite challenging. We are sharing in this column the latest news
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 8th January 2025
8th January 2025
Whilst Surrey Chambers of Commerce has hit the road running in 2025 with many exciting events in place to help businesses to learn and connect, the business environment is looking quite challenging. Keep an eye out for some exciting new
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 2nd January 2025
2nd January 2025
The end of 2024 saw several announcements, made by the government, which needed responses from us to ensure the business voice was heard. We have also been putting together a great set of events for 2025 and are looking forward
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 17th December 2024
17th December 2024
So much for easing into the holiday season, with a gentle last full week at work. At the Chamber we have been fielding several announcements, made by the government as well as delivering a festive Christmas lunch with opportunities to
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 27th November 2024
27th November 2024
Skills provision The last few weeks have been an exciting time for the skills world in Surrey. There were several launches of new facilities and courses, resulting from the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), delivered by Surrey Chambers of Commerce.
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 30th October 2024
30th October 2024
Budget and Chamber asks This week promises to be a significant one in the world of business with the government announcing its plans to get the economy going again. We have been calling on the Chancellor to focus on building
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An Update From Surrey Chambers CEO – 14th October 2024
14th October 2024
Networking is alive and well! What a great few events we have delivered in the last couple of weeks! Whilst I was sunning myself in Spain the team back at base were doing an amazing job! Our Golf Society kicked
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 23rd September 2024
24th September 2024
After an incredible start to our fresh season of activities, it is clear we are delivering the right programme of events. The Annual Property Lunch filled the Guildford Pavilion with over 80 movers and shakers from the sector, and our
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 12th September 2024
12th September 2024
Back to school and back to networking!! What a great first week of events, now that the summer, such as it was, is behind us! Our Golf Society kicked off the week at New Zealand Golf Club, ranked among Britain’s
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 28th August 2024
28th August 2024
A year of progress: Innovating skills and empowering the workforce across Surrey and Hampshire At Surrey Chambers of Commerce, we are very pleased to publish our Local Skills Improvement Plan Progress report, which helps to reflect the continued commitment and
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 14th August 2024
14th August 2024
With a new government settling in it is not surprising to hear of several new policy initiatives. At the same time, we are keeping the government updated on what is happening on the ground with businesses. The Chancellor Rachel Reeves
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – August 2024
31st July 2024
Since last month it has been all change on the political landscape, following the General Election. However, even though the government has changed, it is business as usual at Surrey Chambers of Commerce where we continue to represent businesses and
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – July 2024
17th July 2024
So, all change on the political landscape, following the General Election. However, even though the government has changed, it is business as usual at Surrey Chambers of Commerce where we continue to represent businesses and work in partnership to create
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 30th October 2023
6th November 2023
Continuing on our Skills theme This week Surrey Chambers of Commerce and Hampshire Chamber of Commerce partnered with IMI (Institute of Motor Industry) to create a skills summit, sponsored by the LKQ Euro Car Parts and focusing on the
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – November 2023
30th October 2023
Surrey Business Awards We had a great night at the Surrey Business Awards last month. The evening was a great opportunity to do what we love to do at the Chamber, which is to network with the business community.
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 16th October 2023
23rd October 2023
Surrey Business Awards On Tuesday evening the best of Surrey business gathered in Guildford for the Surrey Business Awards. The evening was a great opportunity to do what we love to do at the Chamber, which is to network