2. SURREY CONNECTS
Launch Event
18 June 2012
Canon (UK) Ltd, Reigate, Surrey

3. Bob Pickles
Director of Public Affairs, Canon (UK) Ltd
Director, SURREY CONNECTS

4. @surreyconnects
#surreyconnectslaunch

5. Brian Farrugia
Chairman, SURREY CONNECTS

7. Vision
To position Surrey as a world class economy and
to double its Gross Value Added to £52bn
by 2030
Mission
Surrey Connects is a business-led enterprise
partnership, acting as the catalyst and leader for
Smart Economic Growth for Surrey

8. 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

9. Mark Pearson
Chief Executive, SURREY CONNECTS

10. Smart Economic Growth
Global Driving Knowledge Innovation
Competitiveness Enterprise Economy Culture
Eight Key Actions
Outcomes

11. Secure Surrey as a world class
business location

12. Lobby for investment in key
business critical infrastructure

13. Establish Surrey as a venture
capital hub

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

15. Stimulate international trade
and exporting activity

16. Establish a world class business
school

17. Ensure young people can
succeed in the workplace

18. Promote Surrey as leaders of
the digital age

19. So what does success look like?

20. Peter Martin
Deputy Leader, Surrey County Council
Director, SURREY CONNECTS

21. Brian Farrugia
Chairman, SURREY CONNECTS

22. Website: www.surreyconnects.com
Twitter: @surreyconnects
LinkedIn: Surrey Connects
Telephone: 01483 685230
Email: info@surreyconnects.com