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BU in ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ search

21 July 2008

Dorset Business Awards  logo BU is pleased to be sponsoring the new Entrepreneur category at this year’s Dorset Business Awards.

BU has been announced sponsor for the newest category in this year’s Dorset Business Awards, the Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Backed by the Bournemouth ‘Daily Echo’, the competition searches for the county’s top Entrepreneurs. The award will honour an individual or team who has shown exceptional entrepreneurial vision and demonstrated how it has contributed to the economic and social wellbeing of Dorset.

Professor Nick Petford is BU Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research & Enterprise. He said: “The entrepreneurial spirit lies at the heart of every successful business venture. It is the spark that ignites the imagination and turns a promising idea into a major market force.

“Our award will celebrate great entrepreneurs and raise awareness of their economic and community impact. The region benefits from the accomplishments of these remarkable individuals, and we can all take great pride in their success.”

The winner of this accolade will receive one year’s free membership to the Institute of Directors. This includes complimentary use of meeting facilities in London and across the UK, access to a huge range of business information and advice, and opportunities to meet and learn from directors and entrepreneurs at local business events.

Entries can be submitted online before Friday 12 September at the Dorset Business Awards website.

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