Businesses are being urged to enter an awards scheme for the East Midlands best exporters.

Newark architects Benoy, scooped three major accolades at last year's East Midlands International Business Awards.
Hosted by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and supporeted by the India and China Business Bureaux, Harvey Ingram Solicitors and Crayfish Design, the Awards put the spotlight on local companies which are trading internationally and demonstrated the importance of international trade for business growth and sustainability.
UKTI's international trade director, Peter Hogarth, said: "Benoy is a shining example of how export can really work for a company.
"The 2007 awards were a great success and we hope to see even more Nottinghamshire companies coming forward to showcase their achievement in the international market."
Businesses can choose from five categories and be put forward for the chance to win the overall International Business of the Year Award.

This year's awards ceremony are at Leicester Marriott Hotel on November 27 and UKTI is accepting entries, email, www.internationalawards.org.uk or by contacting Astrid Brewster at astrid.brewster@uktiem.co.uk or by phone 01332 826430. The deadline is Friday, September 26, 2008.

Source: Nottingham Evening Post

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