One of the roles I fill is on the board of a Economic Development Agency, Enterprise North Canterbury. ENC has just launched the North Canterbury Business Awards, a new annual award to showcase the successful businesses that are to be found in North Canterbury.
I’ve been asked to judge the Exceptional Sustainability Award, co-judge the Exceptional Tourism Provider Award and sit n the panel that decides on the supreme winner of the North Canterbury Business of the Year.
It’s a great thing to highlight success in our region. More information can be found in this flier or at the website of Enterprise North Canterbury.
Ben Kepes is an analyst, an entrepreneur, a commentator and a business adviser. His business interests include many industries from manufacturing and property to technology. 
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