Star of The Apprentice will help Islington's budding Alan Sugars

• Ronke Lawal (Islington Chamber of Commerce)
• Wednesday 10 March 2010

Tim Campbell, who triumphed on the BBC show, will give a keynote speech at the fair, which is organised by Islington Council together with The Bright Ideas Trust - the business support service founded by Tim - and Capital Enterprise.

Islington Enterprise Fair, which is aimed at people starting a business as well as established owners, offers the chance for people to meet successful local and national entrepreneurs and is the first of its kind in London.

Also appearing is Nick Jenkins, founder of online cards business Moonpig.com, who is taking part in a question-and-answer session.

The Enterprise Fair is free to Islington businesses and will also feature workshops on key business skills, networking opportunities, and the chance to find out more about support from business agencies and the council.

Tim Campbell said: "Promoting and supporting enterprise is key", and Nick Jenkins added: "I am glad to share my success story to inspire others".

Cllr Lucy Watt, deputy leader of Islington Council, said: "Islington's businesses are vital and the council is committed to supporting and encouraging them.

"This Enterprise Fair is part of our ongoing work and a great chance for businesses new and old to come and get advice and help about how to thrive.

"Also, it's a chance for those out of work to come and see how they can start up in business for themselves.

"The next Alan Sugar is out there - the Enterprise Fair can help point them in the right direction."

Islington Enterprise Fair is being held at the newly refurbished Islington Assembly Hall,next to the Town Hall in Upper Street, on 18 March from 9am-4pm.

To book a place or find out more information visit www.islingtonenterprisefair.com

For a full list of speakers and contributors please see Notes to Editors.

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For more information - or to arrange an interview with Tim Campbell - please call Chris Roe, Islington Council Media Officer, on 020 7527 8751.

NOTES TO EDITORS

Entrepreneurs and speakers at Islington Enterprise Fair include: Tim Campbell - Bright ideas trust; Nick Jenkins - Moonpig; Jim Shaikh - Yoomi; Andrew Eastwood - Barclays Bank;- Adejare Doherty - The whole leaf; Jack Morris - Business Design Centre; Pim Aldridge - DaMonkey; Paul Williams - Savills; Clare Matheson - Islington Chamber of Commerce; Dotun Adeoye - Sales Dept

Exhibitors include: Bright Ideas Trust; Prince's Trust; Business Link; Barclays Bank; Islington Chamber of Commerce; Islington Council; HM Revenue & Customs; British Library; Prevista; Centa Business Services; ACBBA; London Metropolitan University; City & Islington College; inBiz; Social Enterprise London; GLE/ One London; Federation of Small Businesses

PICTURE CAPTION

Pictured is Tim Campbell, first winner of TV's The Apprentice and founder of The Bright Ideas Trust, who will be at Islington Enterprise Fair.

For further information please contact:

Chris Roe, Media Officer

Tel: 020 7527 8751

Fax: 020 7527 3291

Mob/out of hours: 07825 098849

Email: Chris.Roe@islington.gov.uk

www.islingtonenterprisefair.com

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