Elmbridge Business Network
Newsletter - Summer 2010 out now
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Download our summer 2010 newsletter.
|Pdf accessible version - summer newsletter
More card business discount scheme
|Join a new initiative to increase footfall for local businesses.
Coming soon
Elmbridge Business Network is planning a seminar on sustainable energy, scheduled for November 2010. We are also working to establish a business group specifically for Weybridge, which, unlike other towns in Elmbridge, does not have its own business guild or chamber. Further details on both of these iniatives will be released on this webpage and sent directly to members of the Network.
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
- Cobham Chamber of Commerce
- |Esher Business Guild
- |Federation of Small Businesses
- Molesey Traders and Business Association
- |Surrey Chambers of Commerce
- |Walton Business Group
|The Business Network's governance document is available to download.
Meetings
|Notes from Business Network meetings are available to download.
Membership
You can join Elmbridge Business Network free of charge and receive relevant information, such as invitations to events and e-newsletters. |You can sign up by completing your details online. (Your details will be held by Elmbridge Borough Council on behalf of the Business Network.)
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 |Policy Manager (Partnerships) 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
|Business in Elmbridge
|Recession buster
|Business recycling
|Healthy at Work
|Protecting your business from flooding
|Business opportunities from the London 2012 Games
|More Card business discount scheme
For more information on the Elmbridge Business Network, please contact the |Policy Manager (Partnerships)
