In the running

Apr 14 2009 by Sue Scott, Evening Gazette

ENTRIES have been flooding in from across the region as the search for the next faces of entrepreneurship for the North-east gathers pace.

Now half way through the entry period, more than 50 entrepreneurs have put their names forward including many from the Tees Valley.

Carole Beverley, pictured, chief executive of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum, said it had been a fantastic start to the Challenge.

“It’s not just the number of entrants that has been pleasing but also their passion and overwhelming drive to succeed. The response to the Challenge really highlights the thriving entrepreneurial heartbeat of our region.

“Over the next four weeks we are urging those who haven’t yet entered to do so. This is a fantastic opportunity, not only for you and your business to feature in the local press, but to also become part of a growing community of like-minded entrepreneurs.”