{"id":2051283,"date":"2019-11-14T08:09:45","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T08:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/northwest\/?p=2051283"},"modified":"2019-11-14T08:34:52","modified_gmt":"2019-11-14T08:34:52","slug":"entries-now-open-as-2020-business-masters-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebusinessdesk.com\/northwest\/news\/2051283-entries-now-open-as-2020-business-masters-launched","title":{"rendered":"Entries now open as 2020 Business Masters launched"},"content":{"rendered":"

TheBusinessDesk.com is today launching the 2020 Business Masters, which will recognise the achievements of firms of all sizes across the region.<\/p>\n

There are 13 award categories, covering the full range of business activity in the region.<\/p>\n

\"\"There is one award, Ambassador, for the individual who has made an outstanding contribution either in leading their business or in representing the region or their sector on a bigger stage.<\/p>\n

Mike Ribbeck, North West editor of TheBusinessDesk.com, said: \u201c2019 has been a challenging year in many sectors but the uncertainty has seen the best businesses respond with resilience and imagination – investing, diversifying and disrupting to create success.<\/p>\n

“At the same time, businesses in the region have been leading the way on issues including sustainability and workplace wellbeing, creating exciting opportunities while building businesses that people are proud to work for.”<\/p>\n

The Business Masters winners will be revealed at TheBusinessDesk.com’s annual dinner at Hilton Deansgate, Manchester on Thursday, March 5, 2020.<\/p>\n

Entries for the awards are now open and must be submitted by the deadline of Friday, December 13, 2019. Click here to see the Business Masters 2020 criteria<\/a>, and download an Business Masters 2020 entry form<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

The Business Masters is also a great opportunity to promote your business to a large group of growing, ambitious businesses in the region. Contact sales@thebusinessdesk.com to find out how your business can take advantage of these opportunities.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

The 2020 Business Masters award categories are:<\/p>\n

\"\"Newcomer
\nInnovation
\nInternational Trade
\nInvestment
\nContributing to the Community
\nProfessional Services
\nProperty Business
\nFamily Business
\nSmall Business (up to 50 employees)
\nMedium Business (51 to 250 employees)
\nLarge Business (251+ employees)
\nFast Growth Business
\nAmbassador<\/p>\n

\"\"

Some of the previous winners of the North West Business Masters<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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