Open 4 Business Entries 2010

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Business is back this year with the theme of ‘world class business’ and entries are being accepted

until Friday 10 September at 5pm.

The Open 4 Business festival is an opportunity to raise business profiles. The events programme, which will be held across the South and

West of Dorset, covers a variety of subjects and a chance to learn new skills,

share experiences and meet new business contacts.

Following

the unprecedented success of the 2009 Open 4 Business Events and Awards, the

2010 Open 4 Business ‘Business Steering Group’ have announced brand new awards

and sponsors under the South & West category for this year’s festival:

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South & West Dorset Business (new):

Dorset Echo

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First Time in Business: Enterprise

Connection

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Learning in the Workplace: Stag Office

Products  (first time Sponsor)

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Customer Service: Blondz  (Multiple Winner & First Time Sponsor)

·       

Exporter of the Year: Aquarium

Technology (Business of Year Winner 2009)

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Jurassic Coast Business: Getaway

Digital

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Technology in Business: DJ Property

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E-Business (new): Champagne Films

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Flame Award: Open 4 Business

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Business of the Year: Weymouth College

– Main Sponsor

Gareth

Jones of Weymouth & Portland Borough Council said: “Open 4 Business 2010 will

focus on preparing all businesses for World Class Business opportunities which

may occur in the lead up to 2012. Open 4 Business offers an extensive Events

programme, many of which are organised in conjunction with Business Link”.

The

Open 4 Business fortnight will commence on 4th October 2010 and will

run until 22nd October. The final event will be a Closing Event sponsored by

the Weymouth Chamber of Commerce. You can book any of the events now free of

Charge at www.o4business.co.uk.