Week aims to unleash spirit of enterprise>>

GLOBAL Entrepreneurship Week starts in Plymouth a week today with the focus on highlighting the role of enterprise in driving economic recovery by encouraging people to unleash their enterprising talents.

08/11/2009 20:02

Pupils are aiming to make their mark>>

SCHOOLS in Plymouth have a week left to register for this year's Make Your Mark Challenge.

The Make Your Mark Challenge is the UK's biggest, live one-day enterprise competition on November 16 with more than 50,000 students already signed

02/11/2009 20:42

Event will focus on careers>>

AN EVENT to provide an insight into career opportunities in Plymouth and showcase city-based businesses will be held on November 18 as part of Enterprise Week.

The Inspire skills event will take place in the University of Plymouth's Roland

29/10/2009 19:51  

Seminar offers to turn dreams into a reality>>

BUDDING Plymouth entrepreneurs are to be given free advice on how to set themselves up in business at a special session in the city.

The workshop is particularly aimed at young business brains who want to start a firm, people who want to

23/10/2009 17:00

Top model Mecia will host The Herald's youth awards>>

BEAUTIFUL model Mecia Simson is to co-present The Herald's Youth Awards 2009.

The 19-year-old Plymouth girl, who won the coveted title of Britain's Next Top Model in the summer, will co-present the 12 awards at our special ceremony on

23/10/2009 13:56 

Time running out for nominations>>

PEOPLE in Plymouth have only got four days left to nominate deserving and kind-hearted young people for The Herald's Youth Awards 2009.

The deadline for nominations is Monday afternoon – and we need more people to give us the

22/10/2009 14:53

University awards for enterprise and volunteering>>

THE University of Plymouth is behind three of the awards being presented at The Herald Youth Awards 2009.

Tracy Wilson, head of commercial marketing at the university, said the trio of awards concentrated on the business achievements of ...

15/10/2009 13:53  

DETAILS: categories and nominations>>

THE Herald Youth Awards 2009 recognise the achievements of the most enterprising young people in Plymouth.

Most of the 12 awards are sponsored, and there are three main sponsors for the entire event: City College Plymouth, Apex Core

14/10/2009 07:00

Awards for young business brains>>

YOUNG entrepreneurs in Plymouth will be in the running for one of The Herald's Youth Awards 2009 – as long as people in the city nominate them over the next fortnight.

The Herald is today calling on people in Plymouth to nominate

13/10/2009 07:00 

Do you know a youngster who deserves award?>>

THE Herald is to honour the most enterprising youths in Plymouth.

The Herald Youth Awards 2009 initiative launches today – and we want teachers, parents and others in the city to nominate those young people who have achieved great

25/09/2009 07:00 

Sponsors backing our new campaign>>

THE Herald Youth Awards 2009 recognise the achievements of the most enterprising youths in Plymouth.

Most of the 12 awards are sponsored – and there are three main sponsors for the entire event: City College Plymouth, Apex Core

25/09/2009 07:00 

Uni awards recognise business talent>>

NHS South West has been named the best employer in the region – and Crumb Rubber Ltd as the outstanding new business in Plymouth at a gala awards ceremony.

The NHS saw off competition from Plymouth City Council, Devon County

20/09/2009 18:46  

Enterprising Britain judges tour the city>>

BUSINESS chiefs were today on tenterhooks after hosting judges from the Government's Enterprising Britain contest during their whistle-stop visit to Plymouth.

The four-strong panel toured the city and was shown cutting-edge developments at

17/07/2009 17:17  

News from 2008 Enterprise Week:

Enterprise Week 'was the best yet'>>

Sunday, November 23, 2008

ORGANISERS of last week's Plymouth Enterprise Week have hailed it as a success. The five-day event, from Monday to Friday last week, included a...

Bright outlook at inspiring skills day>>

Thursday, November 20, 2008

HUNDREDS of people were inspired by one of the flagship events of this year's Plymouth Enterprise Week on Wednesday. The INSPIRE Skills...

Herald Youth Awards: Enterprising young minds>>

Thursday, November 20, 2008

YOUNG people with business brains and kind hearts are to be honoured at a glittering ceremony in Plymouth today. Youngsters who have...

Bootcamp 'taster' proves very popular>>

Thursday, November 20, 2008

A 'TASTER' for next year's five-day Plymouth Entrepreneurs' Bootcamp went down a treat on Tuesday, according to organisers. The Bootcamp was...

'Dragons' hand out advice>>

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

SOME of the city's top business 'dragons' will be answering questions and giving free business advice at a public event being staged tomorrow...

Students get chance to make their mark>>

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

STUDENTS at City College Plymouth took part in one of the first events of Plymouth Enterprise Week – the Make Your Mark challenge. About...

Enterprise Week opens with economy Q&A>>

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

PLYMOUTH Enterprise Week started in fine style yesterday with an event organised by the city's Chamber of Commerce. The event – which was...

Enterprise network 'will benefit firms'>>

Monday, November 17, 2008

AN EXPERT from Enterprise Plymouth has joined practitioners from across the country to launch the UK's first network of enterprising places.

Plymouth was one of the first cities in the country to be invited to join the Enterprising Places Network (EPN), a scheme...

Enterprise week 'will be best yet'>>

Thursday, November 13, 2008

ORGANISERS of next week's Plymouth Enterprise Week are already expecting it to be the "biggest and best yet" in the city. The five-day event...

Herald awards for young entrepreneurs>>

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

NEXT week is Plymouth Enterprise Week – and one of the highlights will be The Herald Youth Awards 2008 on Thursday. Young people from the...

Plymouth fringe festival is back>>

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

FROM the weird to the wonderful, the Barbican Theatre's annual fringe theatre festival is back. 'In The Flesh' is a three day explosion of live...

Two-hour taster of bootcamp experience>>

Sunday, November 09, 2008

A 'TASTER' for next year's Plymouth five-day Entrepreneurs' Bootcamp is to take place this month. The Bootcamp was held in the city last year...

Entrepreneurs needed>>

Thursday, October 23, 2008

BUDDING entrepreneurs with a bright business idea are being sought by the University of Plymouth. The university has launched its fourth...

Our chance to think the unthinkable>>

Monday, October 20, 2008

ENTERPRISE Week is fast approaching – so this is a good time to start thinking ridiculous thoughts.

To be enterprising we need to think about the future, and we can learn a good lesson from Albert Einstein, who said: "If an idea is not at first absurd, then there...

Wheelchair rugby training in Plymouth>>

THE Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby development squad will be training in Plymouth to help build the South West's only wheelchair rugby team on November 8 and 9.

The team will meet at Mayflower Sports Centre between 10am and 4pm on both ...

City waits on title>>

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

PLYMOUTH will know this evening whether it has been named the most enterprising place in the UK. The Enterprising Britain awards ceremony were...

Enterprise week 'will be inspiration'>>

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

THE chairman of Plymouth's Enterprise Week Co-ordination Group has said this year's event should be 'fascinating'. Andrew Ashley, who is also...

City vies for UK enterprise prize>>

Monday, October 13, 2008

FINGERS will be crossed across Plymouth this week as the city waits to hear if it has been named the most enterprising place in the UK. The...

Awards recognise enterprising youth>>

Monday, October 13, 2008

THE most inspirational young people in Plymouth are being called on to enter The Herald's Youth Awards 2008. Any bright young person –...

The Herald's Youth Awards 2008>>

Thursday, October 09, 2008

THE most inspiring young people in Plymouth are being called on to enter The Herald’s Youth Awards 2008.
Any bright young person – aged 18 or under – who has shown ‘entrepreneurial flair’ in the city this year can be nominated for an award in...

Enterprise Week 'will be best ever'>>

Monday, September 22, 2008

THE date for this year's Enterprise Week in Plymouth has been announced. The five-day event, which is organised to champion business in the...

City's Chance to Win Award for Enterprise>>

PLYMOUTH stands a good chance in this year's Enterprising Britain 2008 Awards, according to the city's Chamber of Commerce.

Judgement Day for Enterprising City>>

TODAY'S the day that Enterprising Britain judges scrutinise our city.  A panel of judges is visiting Plymouth throughout the day to see what the city offers in the way of enterprise.