On 21 December 2021, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak announced further grant support to businesses most impacted in the hospitality and leisure sectors by the Covid 19 variant Omicron.

Details of the grants, the eligibility criteria and application can be found here.

The scheme will close to applications on 28 February 2022.

Are you a high-potential/high-growth innovative businesses? Are you interested in applying for Innovate UK funding to support your plans for innovation and growth? The EM3 Growth Hub`s new bid writing support service can provide you with access to a highly-qualified bid writing specialist to help you with your funding bid. The service is free to SME`s in Runnymede.

Discover Innovate UK’s latest funding opportunities

For further information and to register your interest - https://enterprisem3.org.uk/bidwriting

This networking event aims to continue to provide the opportunity for you to meet and expand your network with other business owners in the Surrey area.

Friday, 14 January

⏰ 11:45 – 13:00

The hospitality, retail and leisure sector has endured some of the toughest economic trading conditions in decades. There's never been a more important time to invest in the future of your business. Find out more about how the hospitality, leisure and retail sector Peer Network Programme could help your business.

Thursday, 20 January

⏰ 10am – 12pm

Join local social media expert and CEO of Air Social, Alex Vinall, as she shares her insights around creating engaging content. Plus, how to research, plan and execute a winning strategy that will keep your customers coming back for more.

Wednesday 26 January

⏰ 10am – 12pm

The Apprenticeship Hub is a free, impartial service to help you secure the best apprenticeship solutions to grow your business, develop your workforce and invest in the future talent pipeline. The Hub are hosting an event to support local SMEs to grow their business through apprenticeships and skills options.

Friday, 4 February

⏰ 11:30am – 14:30pm

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.