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We aren’t the only ones who love enterprising places, read to find out who else has been talking about the Enterprising Britain competition…

And the winner is…..Lowestoft!

“Lowestoft and specifically NWES has demonstrated outstanding vision and drive to become this year’s Enterprising Britain winner.

Inspiring Story: Using enterprise to tackle long-term unemployment

NWES was the East of England regional winner of the 2009 Enterprising Britain competition. It has helped to start up over 5,000 new businesses, creating almost 10,000 jobs; 103 businesses and 206 jobs in the last two years alone.

Inspiring Story: Students Selll Souvenirs To Local Theme Park

A school trip to Africa Alive! was the start of a lucrative partnership between the Kessingland tourist attraction and Danny Hargreaves & Leigh Humphries - two Lowestoft high school pupils.

Inspiring Story: Hire A Hubby!

Michael James did many odd jobs for his grandmother, and after hearing stories of her elderly friends being nervous and wary of workmen due to previous bad experiences, he decided to create Hire-a-Hubby.

Inspiring Story: What a bright spark!

At the age of 17 Adam Castleton decided to leave school halfway through his A levels to start uturn media, his own website design business. He won a Bright Sparks Award in Feburary 2007 through the Make Your Mark in Lowestoft campaign.

Inspiring Story: Inspiring Employee

Kevin Oldman began work at Denes Community Sports Centre at 18, as a member of the evening reception staff. But that's just the beginning...

Inspiring Story: History In The Making

Sophie Jackson has gone from working in a Lowestoft chocolate shop to being a published writer, specialising in social history. In December 2006 she was given a Bright Sparks Award by the Lowestoft Journal and the Make Your Mark in Lowestoft campaign.