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SUMMARY:Unlock Funding Opportunities with the Surrey Economic Growth Fund
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative webinar about the Surrey Economic Growth Fund\, launched by Surrey County Council to support businesses and organisations that focus on innovation\, upskilling\, job creation\, and productivity. By bringing together various public and investment funding streams\, the Fund aims to make it easier for you to access the support you need to drive growth and create lasting impact in Surrey. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend via the external Microsoft Teams link. \n\n\n\nWhy Attend This Webinar? \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how to access and apply for funding through the Surrey Economic Growth Fund. This session will guide you through the application process and provide essential insights on the Fund’s priorities. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn in this session: \n\n\n\n\nHow to Apply: Step-by-step guidance on submitting your Expression of Interest and full proposal\n\n\n\nFunding Options: Learn about the different funding streams available\, including Business Growth Grants\, the Innovation Spaces Fund\, and the Future Surrey Fund\n\n\n\nSurrey’s Economic Growth Stbrategy: An overview of how the Fund supports projects focused on workforce and skills\, business growth\, and economic infrastructure\n\n\n\nTips for Success: Practical advice for submitting a strong application and increasing your chances of success\n\n\n\n\nIf you’re ready to access financial support to grow your business or implement an innovative project\, this webinar is for you. \n\n\n\nAbout the Surrey Economic Growth Fund \n\n\n\nLaunched by Surrey County Council\, the Surrey Economic Growth Fund is focused on supporting projects that align with Surrey’s Economic Growth Strategy\, which prioritises workforce and skills development\, business growth\, and economic infrastructure improvements. \n\n\n\nThe Fund offers several opportunities\, including: \n\n\n\n\nBusiness Growth Grants: Funding to help SMEs scale and grow\n\n\n\nInnovation Spaces Fund: Supporting the creation of spaces for innovation and research\n\n\n\nFuture Surrey Fund: Long-term investments to support sustainable economic infrastructure\n\n\n\n\nApplications for Round One are now open\, with the deadline at the end of May 2025. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend the webinar via the external Microsoft Teams link.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/unlock-funding-opportunities-with-the-surrey-economic-growth-fund/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Surrey Business event
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SUMMARY:AI in Surrey 2025 | Tech Summit
DESCRIPTION:Surrey Chambers of Commerce and its executive partners INV Group\, Fluid One and Royal Holloway University are excited to announce a first of its kind AI summit for business leaders in Surrey and the Southeast. The event will be held at the Shilling Building on the campus of Royal Holloway University\, Egham\, Surrey. \n\n\n\nWe anticipate an audience of business leaders and decision-makers from the Surrey and the surrounding areas\, all keen to explore how AI is transforming the technological landscape and what this means for their businesses and organisations. \n\n\n\nThe summit will feature a varied agenda\, including keynote addresses\, presentations\, and panel discussions. \n\n\n\nFull details are available on the Surrey Chambers website. \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n8:00 – Arrivals\, coffee and networking \n\n\n\n8:50 – Intros and welcome from Paul Zimmerman\, INV Group \n\n\n\n9:00 – Keynote: “How AI is Radically Changing How We Do Business” – Professor Alan Brown\, University of Exeter \n\n\n\n9:30 – “Reimagining How We Get Work Done in the 2020s” Himanshu Sahni\, AWS EMEA AI / ML Lead \n\n\n\n9:45 – “Protecting your Business in the AI Age” – Russell Horton\, CEO of Fluid One \n\n\n\n10:00 – Panel: \n\n\n\n10:20 – Coffee and networking \n\n\n\n10:35 – Representative from UK Gov on AI (tbc) \n\n\n\n11:10 – “Where AI will Lead Business in the Next Few Years” – Professor Chris Watkins\, Royal Holloway University \n\n\n\n11:40 – “What We Can Achieve with AI Agents Today” – Billy Clackers\, MD of Invotra \n\n\n\n11:50 – “The Latest in AI and Drone Technology” – Jürgen Adam\, Professor\, Royal Holloway University and Director of Royal Holloway’s Omnidrone Research & Innovation Centre \n\n\n\n12:10 – Panel \n\n\n\n12:30 – Speed-pitches from local businesses offering services in AI \n\n\n\n12:45 – Summary and close \n\n\n\n13:00 – Networking lunch (provided by Fluid One) \n\n\n\n14:00 – [Optional] Tour of the OmniDrone Research and Innovation Centre
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/ai-in-surrey-2025-tech-summit/
LOCATION:Royal Holloway University\, Egham Hill\, Egham\, TW20 0EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Surrey Chamber of Commerce
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SUMMARY:Join the Mayor’s 5K Charity Walk to Celebrate 50 Years of Spelthorne!
DESCRIPTION:A Special Walk for a Special Year \n\n\n\n2025 marks 50 years of Spelthorne\, and what better way to celebrate than by coming together as a community for a fun\, feel-good 5K charity walk with the Mayor? \n\n\n\nWhether you walk\, run\, jog\, scoot\, skip\, ride or roll\, everyone is welcome to take part in this relaxed riverside event and help raise money for some amazing local causes. \n\n\n\n Who You’ll Be Supporting\n\n\n\nAll money raised will go directly to support important local organisations including: \n\n\n\n\nCitizens Advice Runnymede & Spelthorne\n\n\n\nAshford and St. Peter’s NHS Trust\n\n\n\nStanwell Food Bank\n\n\n\nManor Mead School\n\n\n\nNewlife Charity for Disabled Children\n\n\n\n\nYour steps really can make a difference. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect on the Day\n\n\n\n\nA beautiful 5K route along the river at Lammas Park\n\n\n\nThe chance to walk with friends\, family\, or colleagues\n\n\n\nA post-walk bring-your-own picnic to relax and enjoy the park\n\n\n\nA fantastic community atmosphere in support of truly meaningful causes\n\n\n\n\nYou don’t need to be super fit or fast\, just bring your energy and your community spirit! \n\n\n\nReady to Sign Up?\n\n\n\nTo register\, email: mayorswalk@randscab.org.ukOr call Cara on: 01932 827 187 \n\n\n\nYou can also support the event by donating or sharing the sponsorship page: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/mayorswalkforspelthorne \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLet’s make this milestone year one to remember.Step up\, show your support\, and walk with us for Spelthorne!
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/join-the-mayors-5k-charity-walk-to-celebrate-50-years-of-spelthorne/
LOCATION:Lammas Park\, Staines\, TW18 4XZ
CATEGORIES:Spelthorne borough council
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SUMMARY:SBF Networking and Nibbles
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting evening of networking at the Thame Side Brewery in Staines-Upon-Thames. Connect with like-minded professionals over drinks\, delicious nibbles\, and great conversation in a relaxed\, welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss this chance to build valuable relationships and unwind with a fantastic crowd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCyber threats are no longer a future problem\, they’re happening right now.\n\n\n\nAnd it’s not just big businesses being targeted. Small and medium-sized enterprises are now the #1 target for cyber criminals. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a powerful and practical session with Mike Ramlakhan\, Managing Director of Timeless IMS and Board Member of the Spelthorne Business Forum\, as he shares why cyber security is no longer optional for any business and what you can do about it. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\n\nThe truth about cyber threats in 2025 – what’s really happening behind the headlinesReal-life lessons from Timeless IMS’s own Managing DirectorWhat’s coming next – the outlook for SMEs in the next 12 monthsSimple\, actionable steps you can take to protect your business \n\n\n\nAbout Mike Ramlakhan:\n\n\n\nMike has decades of experience supporting businesses with IT strategy\, infrastructure and cyber security. Through Timeless IMS\, he’s helped organisations across sectors build resilience\, stay protected\, and thrive in a digital world. As an active member of the SBF board\, Mike brings not only expert insights\, but a deep understanding of the local business landscape and the challenges SMEs face daily. \n\n\n\nWhy You Should Attend:\n\n\n\n\nYou run a business and use email\, online systems or cloud storage (so\, basically\, all of us)\n\n\n\nYou want to avoid costly mistakes and protect your customers\, data\, and reputation\n\n\n\nYou’re curious about what other businesses are doing right — and wrong\n\n\n\nYou’re ready to take cyber security seriously\, but don’t know where to start\n\n\n\n\nThis is not a technical deep dive\, it’s a practical\, real-world conversation for real businesses. \n\n\n\nSpaces are limited – book early to secure your place. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBook my ticket
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/sbf-evening-networking-at-thamesside-brewery-staines/
LOCATION:Thames Side Brewery\, 1 Hale Street\, Staines Upon Thames\, TW18 4UW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:All Events,Networking - SBF
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SUMMARY:Rules of Origin
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview:This intensive half-day course is designed to provide UK exporters and importers with a foundational understanding of Rules of Origin. Participants will gain essential knowledge on how these rules impact their trade operations and how to ensure compliance with international trade agreements.Learning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the basic principles and importance of Rules of Origin.\n\n\n\nLearn how to determine the origin of goods.\n\n\n\nComprehend the documentation and certification requirements.\n\n\n\nApply knowledge to practical scenarios and case studies.\n\n\n\n\nCourse Delivery: \n\n\n\n\nDuration: Half-day (3.5 hours\, including breaks).\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person.\n\n\n\nIncludes: Interactive exercises\, group discussions\, Q&A sessions.\n\n\n\nRegulations: All courses will include any regulatory changes made from July 2024 by the new UK government.\n\n\n\nAgenda subject to change\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience: \n\n\n\n\nExport Managers and Coordinators\n\n\n\nImport Managers and Coordinators\n\n\n\nTrade Compliance Officers\n\n\n\nLogistics and Supply Chain Professionals\n\n\n\nSME Owners involved in international trade\n\n\n\n\nSchedule:09:00 – 09:30 | Registration and Networking \n\n\n\n\nParticipants arrive\, register\, and have an opportunity to network with peers.\n\n\n\n\n09:30 – 09:45 | Introduction and Course Objectives \n\n\n\n\nWelcome and introductions.\n\n\n\nOverview of course objectives and agenda.\n\n\n\n\n09:45 – 10:15 | Fundamentals of Rules of Origin \n\n\n\n\nDefinition and significance of Rules of Origin.\n\n\n\nDistinction between Preferential and Non-Preferential Rules of Origin.\n\n\n\nOverview of key concepts such as “Wholly Obtained” and “Substantial Transformation”.\n\n\n\nExamples and interactive discussion.\n\n\n\n\n10:15 – 11:00 | Determining the Origin of Goods \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Harmonized System (HS) Codes.\n\n\n\nCriteria for determining origin: Change in Tariff Classification\, Value-Added Rule\, Specific Processing Operations.\n\n\n\nExamples on classifying goods.\n\n\n\nCase studies to illustrate different scenarios.\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee Break11:15 – 11:45 | Documentation and Certification \n\n\n\n\nOverview of necessary documentation: Certificates of Origin\, commercial invoices\, and more.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status.\n\n\n\nElectronic certification processes and resources.\n\n\n\n\n11:45 – 12:15 | Rules of Origin in Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) \n\n\n\n\nOverview of key FTAs involving the UK (e.g.\, UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement\, UK).\n\n\n\nPractical implications for exporters and importers.\n\n\n\nGroup discussion and Interactive Q&A session.\n\n\n\n\n12:15 – 12:30 | Conclusion and Wrap-Up \n\n\n\n\nRecap of key points covered.\n\n\n\nFuture International Trade courses from Surrey Chambers of Commerce.\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: \n\n\n\nLinda Bazant LLB (Hons) Barrister and Member of The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade. \n\n\n\nBy the end of this half-day course\, participants will have a solid understanding of the basic principles of Rules of Origin\, enabling them to apply this knowledge in their daily operations and ensure compliance with international trade agreements.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/rules-of-origin/
LOCATION:Surrey Chambers of Commerce\, Block E\, Dukes Court Duke Street\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU21 5BH
CATEGORIES:Surrey Chamber of Commerce
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SUMMARY:FREE Sustainability & Carbon Literacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Empower your business. Impact the planet. \n\n\n\nAre you looking to reduce your carbon footprint\, future-proof your business\, and build your sustainability credentials but not sure where to start? This free\, expert-led training is the perfect place to begin. \n\n\n\nDelivered by Net Zero Sunbury and Halliford Programme Team in partnership with i-NoCarbon Limited\, this hands-on\, practical session will give you the tools and confidence to understand your emissions and take action that makes a difference in your business and beyond. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn:\n\n\n\n\nWhat climate change really means and why it matters to your business\n\n\n\nThe facts about greenhouse gas emissions\n\n\n\nWhat and how to measure in your organisation\n\n\n\nWhat reporting you need to know about\n\n\n\nHow to set meaningful goals and reduce emissions\n\n\n\nHow to align your action with the Spelthorne Carbon Commitment (SCC) Pledge\n\n\n\nHow to start building a sustainability strategy that actually works\n\n\n\n\nWho is it for?\n\n\n\nThis training is open to: \n\n\n\n\nLocal business professionals and retailers\n\n\n\nIndividuals who want to make a positive environmental impact\n\n\n\nStudents and young people looking to build sustainability into their careers\n\n\n\n\nNo previous knowledge or experience required\, just bring an open mind and a willingness to learn. \n\n\n\nCourse Details\n\n\n\nLocation: Sunbury Riverside Arts Centre \n\n\n\nWhy attend\n\n\n\n✅ Collaborative & practical – learn from sustainability experts and alongside like-minded locals✅ Action-focused – walk away with tools you can use immediately✅ Boost your green credentials – elevate your business or personal sustainability profile✅ Completely FREE – yes\, really \n\n\n\nSpaces are limited\, so secure your place today:Register here \n\n\n\nBe part of a more sustainable future for your business\, your customers\, and your community.
URL:https://sbf.biz/event/free-sustainability-carbon-literacy-training/
LOCATION:Sunbury Riverside Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Literacy training
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