On Tuesday 12th March Enterprise M3 Growth Hub are offering free, bespoke, one-hour clinics for businesses in ICT and digital media, aerospace and defence, pharmaceuticals, and professional and business services at the Runnymede Civic Centre in Addlestone.

These confidential business clinic consultations will focus on:

• exploration of new markets
• developing innovation
• increasing workforce
• sustainable growth

If you would be interested in booking a clinic, please email us at [email protected]

The Enterprise M3 Growth Hub is an expert advice and resource network for businesses in the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership area, of which Runnymede forms a part. The service is delivered by BE Group, with its expert partners SETsquared, Business South and both Hampshire and Surrey County Councils.

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Get your business Brexit-ready with FREE advice from our panel of experts at our Business Clinic on Tuesday 19th March, 09:00-13:00 at the Runnymede Civic Centre in Addlestone.

We'll be supporting your small business with scenario and risk assessments to guide you through the challenges and opportunities which Brexit presents. Topics will include:

• HR and employing EU citizens
• Customs and tax implications
• Exporting and importing
• Regulations and standards

Book today to secure your place with the opportunity to have a 1:1 session with our expert panel.

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A new £12.93 million, state-of-the-art cyber security and big data centre will be built on Royal Holloway's campus, thanks it part to a £5 million grant from the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership, creating 500 jobs over 5 years.

This ground-breaking centre will house a variety of features including:

• a 'war room', where companies can simulate cyber attacks on systems they are developing;
• a large 'Cyber-Physical Engineering Collaboration Space', a unique type of facility which will allow companies to test physical products that need their cyber resilience and safety tested in practice;
• space to house technical staff from companies whose work in the cyber security field aligns them with the university's activities;
• incubation space for a minimum of 25 businesses

The recently published National Industrial Strategy identified cyber security as one of the six priority sectors which will allow for increased growth in the Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Economy.

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Egham's brand new, state-of-the-art leisure centre has opened its doors to the public.

The £19m venue boasts a 25m, eight-lane swimming pool along with spectator seating and a 10x10m learner pool, both with movable floors - ensuring accessibility for all.

Egham Orbit will also feature Otium Spa, a two-storey health spa which offers 8 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, heated loungers, hydro pool and a relaxation suite.

The leisure centre will offer a brand new gym including the latest Technogym cardio and resistance equipment, spacious free weights area including lifting racks, functional training zone and stretching area. Friendly gym instructors will be available to give inductions, programmes and help using the equipment. There will also be personal trainers available for 1-2-1 or small group coaching sessions.

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Places for People held a second public consultation in November 2018, giving residents a chance to view the scheme's progression ahead of submitting an application for full planning permission early this year.

Changes were made to the proposals for this key town centre site following discussions with local planning officers, as well as taking into account feedback from local residents and stakeholders in 2017.

The revised proposal is for a mixed-use scheme comprised of the following:

• New retail units lining the length of Station Road North
• A boutique cinema, providing arts and entertainment facilities for people of all ages
• Residential accommodation aiming to provide approximately 100 new homes
• One student accommodation building
• High-quality public realm, integrated within the High Street and existing context

Once finalised, the Runnymede Regeneration Programme will see Places for People manage the development and project delivery process for the site, from securing planning consent through to design, construction and delivery.

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Enterprise M3 has launched a new, £20 million Growth Fund.

The new fund is aimed at backing innovators and entrepreneurs who can deliver growth, enhance productivity and create jobs across the digital, aerospace, defence, space, transport and med-tech industries.

Accompanying the new fund is a capital funding prospectus for 2019-2021. The LEP are looking for collaborators who can play to the strengths of the Enterprise M3 economy to come forward with their most creative, innovative and high impact ideas. To those with the most promising plans, the LEP can offer funds and support to turn shared aspirations into a joint success.

Follow the 'read more' link below and read through the prospectus for information on the key areas of interest and importance to Enterprise M3, as well as information on how to bid for funding and the decision making process behind allocation.

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Our new website brings with it a new way to browse the available commercial property in Runnymede.

Visit our commercial property page here to view some of the high quality new and refurbished space throughout Runnymede.

We will be actively updating the stock as and when new sites come on the market, so be sure to check back in if what you require is not listed. Alternatively, use our contact form here, let us know the type of property you require, and we will distribute your request to our network of property agents.

Runnymede's location offers an office environment that can provide staff with both parking and facilities, all within easy reach of Heathrow Airport, central London, and the strategic road and rail networks. View our interactive map of Runnymede here!

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A recently opened coffee house on Egham High Street is supporting their community.

The Little Things Coffee House has proven popular with locals since their opening, many praising the fresh produce and 'proper coffee'.

The company supports local enterprise by sourcing supplies from businesses in and around Runnymede, and they are now kindly offering a 10% discount on their menu for holders of the Business Runnymede loyalty card.

If you would like to learn more about the loyalty card and sign up to the scheme, please follow this link.

The family run, independent coffee house is open 9am - 5pm Tuesday to Friday and 9:30am - 4:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. They also have a bar stocked with cocktails that opens from 8pm - 10:30pm on Friday and Saturday evenings!

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Fancy your chances in the Egham Pancake Race? It's free to enter!

Open to teams of two, this is a fancy dress event with a prize for best outfit! So get creative...

If you're a local charity, sports club, business or resident why not take part in this egg-cellent event!

All the information rules, tossing guidelines and enrolment forms can be found here on the Egham Chamber website. Alternatively, you can pick up an enrolment pack at Wilkins Kennedy, 77-79 High Street, Egham.

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