surrey connects launch 18 june 2012

SURREY CONNECTS

Launch Event18 June 2012

Canon (UK) Ltd, Reigate, Surrey

Bob Pickles

Director of Public Affairs, Canon (UK) Ltd

Director, SURREY CONNECTS

@surreyconnects

#surreyconnectslaunch

Brian Farrugia

Chairman, SURREY CONNECTS

VisionTo position Surrey as a world class economy and to double its Gross Value Added to £52bn by 2030

MissionSurrey Connects is a business-led enterprise partnership, acting as the catalyst and leader for Smart Economic Growth for Surrey

What is Smart Economic Growth?Smart Economic Growth is our strategy to drive sustainable economic growth through knowledge, innovation and creativity, so we can all benefit from a prosperous economy and high quality of life

Mark Pearson

Chief Executive, SURREY CONNECTS

Smart Economic Growth

GlobalCompetitiveness

DrivingEnterprise

Knowledge Economy

InnovationCulture

Eight Key Actions

Outcomes

Secure Surrey as a world class business location

Lobby for investment in key business critical infrastructure

Establish Surrey as a venture capital hub

Create a business incubation network backed with a comprehensive business support service

Stimulate international trade and exporting activity

Establish a world class business school

Ensure young people can succeed in the workplace

Promote Surrey as leaders of the digital age

So what does success look like?

Peter Martin

Deputy Leader, Surrey County Council

Director, SURREY CONNECTS

Brian Farrugia

Chairman, SURREY CONNECTS

Website: www.surreyconnects.com

Twitter: @surreyconnects

LinkedIn: Surrey Connects

Telephone: 01483 685230

Email: info@surreyconnects.com