Enterprising Britain competition encourages regions that have helped transform the social and economic fortunes of their communities.
 
The competition was launched by Shriti Vadera, Minister for Business and Competitiveness, who comments: "Enterprise, especially small businesses, start-ups and growing companies are the heart of the UK's economy. I support this grass-roots campaign, which identifies and celebrates the regions where enterprise has created jobs, brought communities together and made a real difference to local business and local people."

Peter Jones, entrepreneur and Enterprising Britain 2008 judge, adds: "As an Enterprising Britain judge, I have been extremely impressed by the strength, determination and innovative thinking demonstrated by those people who have used enterprise to transform the social and economic fortunes of their community. The Enterprising Britain competition is a great chance for enterprise success stories from across the UK to shine - I am really looking forward to finding out what 2008 holds in store."

Deadlines for entries range from the 18 April 2008 in Scotland and the South East to the 9 May 2008 in the East Midlands. For more information about Enterprising Britain 2008, deadlines and how to enter, please visit http://www.enterprisingbritain.org.uk