£1,000 up for grabs in Entrepreneur of the Year

Last updated 12:04, Monday, 18 August 2008

DO you think you have what it takes to be declared “Entrepreneur of the Year” in the Ulverston and Low Furness area and win £1,000 in prize money?

Both new and established business are eligible to enter.

A shortlist of six entrants will be chosen, publicised and notified before the

The Business 2 Business Exhibition 2008 is staged at the Coronation Hall, Ulverston on Thursday September 30, when the winner will be announced.

A panel of business experts will judge and select the winner during the course of the event, which runs from 4pm to 8pm.

It's the fourth year the competition has been run.

Last year’s winners were Andrew and Michelle Whalley of ADW Electrical.

The Business 2 Business exhibition is targeted at new start and existing businesses in the Ulverston and Low Furness area, which includes Lindal and Greenodd. People looking to set up in business are also welcome.

Exhibitors will display their products/services and be on hand to offer free and expert advice.

Firms and individuals can confirm attendance at the exhibition or apply to exhibit at it, and get hold of an application form for the competition by contacting Michelle Proctor at Furness Enterprise on 01229 820611, email: mproctor@furnessenterprise.co.uk or log on to the website www.furnessenterprise.co.uk, click events and go into full calendar – 27/09/07.

Closing date for entries for the Entrepreneur of the Year competition is September 14.