It was a full house for the launch of Kent Excellence in
Business Awards 2010 on Thursday, January 14th. Over 120 people
turned out despite the cold conditions.
The event, which took place at Bradbourne House in East Malling,
formally announced the second year of awards that businesses can
enter to be recognised as the very best in Kent.
Graham Webb MBE , the Chairman of the Judges hosted the
event and told the businesses attending why they should enter. He
said that this is a good opportunity to celebrate their business
with their staff, help with marketing and get more business.
The awards culminate with a glittering event in July, and it was
announced that the KEiBA 2010 gala awards presentation will take
place at The Historic Dockyard , Chatham
Kevin Lynes, KCC Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic
Development said:
“These awards are important. The tough times started before
KEiBA were launched but there were over 500 people at the awards
ceremony last July. This shouts out loud and clear that Kent is
open for business.
“I would like to encourage businesses in Kent to take part and
celebrate their success and pass it on. It is worth the effort, not
only does it promote your business, but the judging process also
acts as a useful free peer review and health check. So get online
and enter.
Geraldine Allinson, Chairman of the KM Group, said:
“KEiBA , in its inaugural year, quickly established itself as
the premium accolade that businesses in Kent and Medway should
aspire to achieve. I hope that the winners and finalists from 2009
have already reaped many benefits from the recognition they
received from the awards
”I would urge all of you to enter this year - awards are one of
the most powerful and cost-effective marketing tools and winning a
prestigious KEiBA will help your organisation to stand out from the
crowd, boost staff morale, send a positive message to your existing
customers and attract new ones.
The awards scheme is staged and produced by Kent County Council
and the KM Group and aims to recognise excellence in business
across Kent and Medway.
View the video coverage of the launch
event
Read the Kent Business report on the launch
(Jan 20, 2010)