The Enterprising Britain competition is a key part of the Government’s drive to create the right conditions for enterprise across the UK and seek out areas of enterprise excellence from across the UK - villages, towns, cities and neighbourhoods - which have embedded a culture of enterprise that supports and encourages their entrepreneurs and businesses, helping them to survive the downturn and emerge stronger on the other side.
Secretary of State for Business, Lord Mandelson said: "Enterprise is a long-term investment for the future and crucial for success in the current economic climate. In a downturn, it is more important than ever that entrepreneurs are supported and have the confidence they need to develop their ideas. "Enterprising Britain allows communities to share their experiences of innovation, inspire others and drive forward enterprise."
Enterprising Britain is free to enter and is open to all places in the UK that can demonstrate the impact enterprise has had on their community in the past two years.
The closing date for entries is
30 April 2009 and the winner will be announced in October.
The competition is run by Make Your Mark, on behalf of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR), working in partnership with the Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) and the Devolved Administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Further Information Enterprising Britain