BSK-CiC (Business Support Kent) is delighted to be an Ambassador of the 2010 West Kent Business Excellence Awards and is looking forward to meeting all the finalists at the event to be held at The Spa Hotel in Tunbridge Wells in October.

Despite the tough times and somewhat challenging economic outlook it is great to see the sheer quality and diversity of this year's finalists who have emerged following the stringent judging process carried out be all the individual judges. Finalists include companies in the engineering and manufacturing sector, food and travel, housing design and development, data management and the health and leisure industries. Clearly entrepreneurial spirit and flair is alive and doing very well indeed in West Kent.

Bob Jones, chief executive of BSK-CiC said that companies like these show us that keeping ahead and being prepared for the future is tough but brings its own rewards. "Our expertise is looking at future business change and then working to bring funding into the area to support the growth of small companies. We're passionate about helping businesses to grow and achieve their potential. Entering prestigious awards events like this are a great way for these companies to take a fresh look at their business, whether they win of not. It can be transformational. "

BSK–CiC would encourage all companies large and small from all areas of the business landscape to applaud the 2010 winners and finalists when they are announced at the end of October and really consider whether they should also be taking the opportunity to enter the 2011 business awards when they are announced next March.

Another key date for your diary next year is Kent 2020 '11 – The biggest B2B exhibition in Kent. It will take place on Thursday April 7, 2010 at the Showground, Detling.

The best of Kent businesses will be there – make sure you're there. Exhibition stands will go on sale in October.

For more information about BSK-CiC visit www.bsk-cic.co.uk or call 08457 226655.