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As the voice of business in Surrey we work in partnership with local authorities and various business groups to maintain a live conduit through to regional business communities. Using this unique link we highlight the key economic issues facing businesses, keeping Surrey Chambers and its members at the forefront of local economic growth and at the heart of strategic decision-making processes.
How we are helping to manage the local economy
 Our work with local authorities involves developing and managing current incentives to encourage local economic growth and stability. We actively work with business partners to create a competitive business environment that can be enjoyed by businesses and residents alike.Surrey Chambers regional manager Carolyne Taylor (pictured left), also manages the Business Partnership in Epsom & Ewell which is the liaison between the borough council and the business community. Working with Local Strategic Partnerships
LSPs are key to tackling deep seated, multi-faceted problems, requiring a range of responses from different bodies. Local partners working through a LSP will be expected to take many of the major decisions about priorities
for their local area. Surrey Economic Partnership
A partnership between business, the public and voluntary sector which:
- brings together the principal organisations in economic development to exchange views and progress in addressing the issues facing the Surrey Economy.
- takes collective action to engage business and enable business to influence public sector agenda and strategies.
- takes more focused and carefully prepared action in a small number of chosen areas.
SEP strives to create balanced Surrey economy, built on wealth creating knowledge industries, that can grow in harmony with its environment, promotes a culture of good corporate citizenship and contributes to the removal of social inequality.for more information visit www.surreyeconomicpartnership.org/default.asp
Working with Local Authorities
 We work in close partnership with Epsom Borough Council to directly encourage economic growth and prosperity by managing the development of the local economy. This Business Partnership delivers local economic policy into the hands of our members and the wider business community and helps Surrey Chambers to continue to develop a healthy and more attractive climate for businesses. As well as managing the key local economic issues we work to provide business growth opportunities through sponsorship packages and high profile events.
Epsom Farmers market
 Epsom Farmers market, now in its 5th successful year has been a key contributor to the economic success of town centre retail trading, by helping establish Sunday trading and encouraging new visitors to the area. We achieved this by working in partnership with The Mall Ashley shopping centre using a coordinated retail development strategy. Dates
Epsom Farmers Market - 1st Sunday every Month - 9.30am - 2.00pm
Cobham Farmers market
 A more recent success is the introduction of a long awaited Farmers market into Elmbridge Borough (on the 3rd Saturday of every Month). Working in partnership with Elmbridge Borough Council we are further developing our contribution to economic growth in Cobham town centre. Please contact Carolyne Taylor for further information on 01372 732562
Surrey Education Business Partnership
 The Education Business Partnership works with industry and commerce to offer schools complementary programmes each of which, through a diverse range of activities, enables schools to add an essential practical and work related dimension to relevant areas of the curriculum. There is strong emphasis on the reinforcement of student and teacher skills, and on exciting students about opportunities in the world of work.
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