The Business Runnymede Steering Group met face-to-face for the first time since 2020 last month. The group sets Business Runnymede’s direction and is made up of representatives from across Runnymede’s business community. At the meeting, the group discussed Business Runnymede’s priorities for the upcoming year, which included working to address the recruitment and skills issues currently faced by many local businesses. The group is seeking to welcome more members for its next meeting in February, if you’re interested in getting involved, please enter your details at the link below.

Responding to climate change takes centre stage in an ambitious new four year business plan launched by Runnymede Borough Council last month. The Corporate Business Plan sets out a new vision for the Council and establishes five overarching themes for their work. Businesses may be particularly keen to hear about the council’s economic development strategy – outlined as one of the plan’s five key themes. You can read the full document by clicking the link below.

If you’re interested in giving back to the local community, Voluntary Support North Surrey is encouraging members of the business community to become a trustee of a local charity. Being a trustee allows you to use your professional skills in a new environment whilst supporting a worthy cause. The link below contains more information about what being a trustee means and what charitable organisations are currently looking for trustees.

In light of this difficult economic climate, Business Runnymede is seeking to understand how local businesses are doing and what support they could benefit from being offered. If you have a business in Runnymede, please complete this short survey to help us improve the support we can offer.

The Institute of Sales Professionals is offering a series of workshops to help small businesses in Surrey and Hampshire boost their selling skills and profits. The workshop, delivered over one day or two evenings, sets out the knowledge and skills to improve sales results and win solid and sustainable business.

⏰ Numerous dates and venues are available.

LOCASE is offering a series of free courses designed to give your business the necessary knowledge required to move towards the goal of net-zero emissions. The free Net Zero 360 courses give you access to workshops, a carbon calculator, action-planning support, and the innovation, expertise, and facilities needed to assist your business in transitioning towards a greener future.

Thursday 12 January

⏰ 9:30am - 12:30pm

Put on your Christmas jumper and join for a festive-themed online networking opportunity at the FSB's latest Virtual Connect Networking Event.

Meet other Surrey businesses and expand your network at this free event.

Friday 16 December

⏰ 12pm - 1pm

Join us on social media, where we will be posting regular updates on our Twitter and Instagram accounts. Our LinkedIn account has now moved to:

Runnymede Borough Council LinkedIn

Using social media has become an important tool for success this year, we've seen some really inventive ideas and ways of engaging with customers.

Come and say hello and follow us! We are happy to share your posts and profiles.