INNOVATIVE and exciting small and medium size businesses in Okehampton are being encouraged to enter a competition cham-pioning British industry.

The Business is GREAT campaign and BT Business have teamed up to launch the GREAT Faces of British Business competition to champion innovative and exciting small and medium businesses.

By entering the GREAT Faces of British Business, entrants will be in with the chance of being crowned their regional champion, with the winners shortlisted for the national competition.

The grand prix winner will win an exclusive prize package worth over £30,000. This will include a bespoke creative advertising campaign and being featured in national and local media, along with an iPad Air and unlimited BT wifi for 12 months courtesy of BT Business.

In addition, the winner will also receive a package of export support from UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), one of the Government departments currently supporting the Business is GREAT Britain campaign with the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS).

To enter, all eligible businesses must state why they deserve to be named as the GREATest small business in their community.