A trailblazing new initiative hopes to stimulate the growth of Surrey’s games sector
22nd March 2024
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Surrey is trailblazing a new regional initiative, PixelRise, which aims to create a thriving ecosystem in gaming and become a beacon for creativity, innovation and inclusivity. PixelRise is a Surrey-based games development
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 10th March 2022
10th March 2022
The news from Ukraine continues to be deeply concerning and we are here to support any businesses affected by the current situation. Several chamber members are running specific events to support those in the midst of the crisis, and we
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: First results show heavy toll on UK business communities as majority of firms face cash flow crisis
2nd April 2020
Results from the BCC’s first Covid-19 Business Impact Tracker paints a concerning, if unsurprising, picture for business communities affected by Coronavirus. Sharp and significant fall in domestic and overseas revenue for UK businesses The majority of firms (62 per cent) have
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – May 6th 2021
6th May 2021
Whilst things have been going in the right direction for us in the UK, with regard to Covid, this has not been the case in India. We have been putting out the message that our colleagues in the UK India
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MSc Corporate Challenge
16th December 2022
Are you trying to drive web traffic to your website? Looking for inspiration for your social media channels? Or trying to reach new online customer segments? Surrey Business School is organising an MSc Corporate Challenge to help local businesses with
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Complimentary Touch Tour Insight Workshops are Available at Woking for These Three Fabulous Shows.
25th October 2022
To go along with our range of accessible performances, we have three complimentary Touch Tour Insight Workshops available for these three stunning productions. The workshops will take place before each audio described performance and will introduce elements of the
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Surrey Heath Borough Council announces plans for Camberley to be home to first 5G shopping centre in the UK
25th February 2020
Surrey Heath Borough Council today (24 February 2020) announce plans to cooperate with key partners for The Square shopping centre in Camberley to become the first fully 5G-enabled shopping centre in the UK. Surrey Heath Borough Council (SHBC) and key
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 27th February
2nd March 2023
We have been busy working with our Chamber colleagues across the country to come up with a wish list, which we have presented to the government so that they can relieve cost and recruitment pressures on businesses. It follows
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Latest Updates From Surrey Chambers CEO – 25th July 2022
26th July 2022
National Focus It is always a challenge to create an update within anything more than 24 hours of publication. As we go to print the leadership of the Conservative party is well under way with Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss
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BCC responds to additional support for the self-employed
3rd November 2020
Commenting on the announcement of additional support for the self-employed for the month of November, as additional restrictions in England are set to come into force, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Additional support for the self-employed will provide
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Surrey’s District and Borough Council Leaders launch work to transform Local Government across the County
20th August 2020
The Leaders of Surrey’s 11 district and borough councils today launch their ‘Putting Residents First’ campaign to transform local government in the county and bring decision making and services close to communities. Work has started on proposals for a
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Surrey Hills “Field to Fork” Royal Visit
29th September 2020
HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO visited Surrey Hills producers and retailers to experience first-hand their ‘field to fork’ collaboration, following the path from ‘Provenance Cuts’ at Coverwood Farm, to Surrey Hills Butchers and Squires Food Hall in Frensham. The
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Governance arrangements are fit for purpose, say 69% of family businesses
2nd February 2021
Family businesses believe their governance arrangements are entirely or broadly fit for purpose, according to 69% of respondents to a new survey published by Smith & Williamson, with an office in Guildford. Smith & Williamson’s latest Family Business Survey,
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Filter Maker Amazon Filters Launches £1 Million Investment Programme
11th November 2022
A process filter manufacturer has launched a £1 million capital investment programme to strengthen its production capacity and reach into global markets. Amazon Filters is eyeing a substantial expansion of sales activity after taking on new premises and equipment
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Candlelit Carol Service Returns to St. Mary’s and Fetcham Park with Keynote Address by the Bishop of Dorking
18th November 2022
After three years, Fetcham Park is delighted to be working together once again with neighbouring St Mary’s Church and Mole Valley Chamber of Commerce to reinstate the Candlelit Carol Service. The annual event was established in 1999 and brings
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Experience Guildford announces 2019 Customer Service Award winners
20th September 2019
Town centre businesses, local dignitaries and representatives of Guildford enjoyed a celebratory evening at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on Monday 16 September as Experience Guildford crowned the town’s customer service stars. Now in its seventh year, the Experience Guildford Customer
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Redbox Group launch their new website
26th November 2019
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website. If you take a little time to explore our new site, you’ll be able to see that we’ve updated the design to provide a clean and more contemporary style
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Barlow Robbins lawyers awarded specialist accreditation in personal injury
14th April 2020
14 April 2020: Deborah Powlesland and Natalie Hirst, solicitors at leading Surrey law firm Barlow Robbins, have been accredited as Senior Litigators by the Association for Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). APIL accreditation provides a quality mark of competence and specialist expertise
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Initial Comment On General Election Outcome
13th December 2019
Congratulating the Prime Minister on his election victory, as reported at 7.00am, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “Restoring business, investor and consumer confidence – and firing up the economy – must now be the Prime Minister’s top priority. “Campaign slogans must give way to
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BCC comments on GDP and trade statistics
10th July 2019
Commenting on the latest UK GDP and trade statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Although there was modest rally in GDP growth between April and May,
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