Friday, 14 November 2008

Spirit of enterprise wins Tynedale national award

By HELEN COMPSON

13 November 2008

The success of the Tynedale Enterprise Facilitation® Project was acknowledged when it was named one of the runners-up in the national finals of the Enterprising Britain Awards.

The project’s chairman, Gill Burgess, was presented with a trophy by businessman Peter Jones, of BBC2 The Dragon’s Den fame, during the ceremony at 11 Downing Street.

One NorthEast’s head of business, enterprise and skills, Tim Pain, said: “We’re extremely proud of Tynedale – the district has done a great job of showcasing North-East England’s growing enterprising culture. “I have no doubt that communities elsewhere can learn a great deal from its success.”

Tynedale Enterprise Project has helped to either establish or grow around 80 independent businesses since its inception just 18 months ago.

Read more... http://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/news_at_a_glance/1.269408

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