Elmbridge Business Network

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|All local businesses are invited to meet each other and representatives of local public services at the Network's breakfast AGM on 17 March.

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About Elmbridge Business Network

The Elmbridge Business Network was formed in April 2006. It aims to bring together business representatives from across the borough to work on projects and initiatives which will help ensure that Elmbridge retains its vibrant local economy. As such this forum is responsible for co-ordinating the delivery of the 'Enhancing the Local Economy' section of the |Elmbridge Sustainable Community Strategy 2006-2015.

The Elmbridge Business Network also provides vital networking and engagement opportunities to ensure that businesses have a voice in the borough.

Recent activities include Flying the Flag for Business conference (examining opportunities from the London 2012 Games), promotion of |business recycling, sponsorship of the pilot Esher Shuttle Bus and activities to address traffic congestion.

Committee

Membership on the Elmbridge Business Network Committee is extended to two representatives from each geographical area of the borough. This enables the committee to extend out into the various geographical business partnerships and forums, which operate successfully throughout Elmbridge. These include:

Claygate Chamber of Commerce (01372 471111)
Cobham Chamber of Commerce
|Esher Business Guild
|Federation of Small Businesses (01403 734257)
Molesey Traders and Business Association (07768 686569)
|Surrey Chambers of Commerce (01784 444204)
|Walton Business Group (01932 221895)

|The Business Network's governance document is available to download.

Meetings

|Notes from Business Network meetings are available to download.

Membership

The Business Network is establishing a contact list of local businesses who would like to receive relevant information, such as invitations to events and e-newsletters. To reduce costs and enable information to be sent out promptly, this will will be an email contact list only. Your details will be held by Elmbridge Borough Council on behalf of the Business Network. |You can sign up by completing your details online.

|Download our winter 2009 -10 newsletter.

Grants

The Business Network has a fund to give small grants to groups of local businesses to help set up innovative projects and initiatives. An |information pack, including grant criteria, is available to download. You can |apply online or contact the |Community Planning and Engagement Manager for an application form.

Elmbridge Borough Council also operates the |Elmbridge Civic Improvement Fund, which supports environmental and business projects that benefit the local economy and attract the public to local services and amenities.

Business Network Panel consultation

To ensure that local businesses have an opportunity to have their say on the delivery of local services, Elmbridge Borough Council consults members of the Business Network through a Business Network Panel. For more information, |visit the Business Network Panel webpage.

Useful information

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