Supporters

A Message From Our Patron

Increasing enterprise and creating a more dynamic business sector is central to an innovative, creative and competitive economy. Enterprise is a vital contributor to the health of our economy and to diversity of opportunity within our society. That is why I support Hull's ambition to make the city  the best place in the world to start and grow a business. As part of our ambition, I know the city is seeking to achieve a change in the perception of enterprise and entrepreneurship amongst its young people. And ensuring that they have the information they need is an important tool in realising that change.
I am an ardent supporter of Business Week and Global Entrepreneurship Week, which aim to create a more enterprising culture amongst young  people. My  hope is that today's young people go on to aspire to set up their own businesses, start social enterprises to improve their communities and be innovative employees themselves. Hull is doing a great deal to support its enterprising young people which makes me proud to be the Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership's Patron, particularly as it's official that Hull is Europe's second  most enterprising place in 2010.

The Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP

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