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Young entrepreneurs from hard to reach communities of Newham who have created their own jobs through forming their own businesses through The Small Business Consultancy’s E=MC2 programme [Enterprise = (Money x Creativity)2 pitched their business ideas with real working prototypes for the grand £500 prize to judges Rajeeb Dey, o2 Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2009; Simon Carter, Marketing Director, Fujitsu UK; Mark Savage, Founder and Managing Director, Comms Direct; ex-Dragon and Entrepreneur Rachel Elnaugh. The winning business idea was the revolutionary “Stir-o-Meter” the company, PreventaBurn and it’s young directors from previously offending and unemployed backgrounds delivered a passionate pitch to the high profile Dragons and guests. They displayed a working prototype of the revolutionary disposable coffee stirrer which prevents consumers from burning their tongues when consuming hot drinks.

James Benamor, managing director of the Richmond Group accepts the Ernst & Young UK Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2010.

James Benamor, managing director of the Richmond Group accepts the Ernst & Young UK Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2010.

Ernst & Young honored six Denver-area business people as winners of the 24th annual Rocky Mountain Entrepreneur of the Year awards. Kevin Reddy, CEO and chairman of Noodles & Company, took home the Entrepreneur of the Year award for the Hospitality category. The winners will go on to represent the region at the national Entrepreneur of the Year awards in Palm Springs, Calif., in November.

In Search Of: Young Entrepreneurs Improving American Communities Are you or do you know the next Yoshiyama Young Entrepreneur? Did you establish a financially viable business with the intention of offering low-wealth individuals in America a leg up? Were you under the age of 30 when you launched your business? If so, you may be eligible for the Yoshiyama Young Entrepreneurs Program. The Yoshiyama Young Entrepreneurs Program identifies and supports inspiring young entrepreneurs who are operating businesses that help to improve the lives of low-wealth individuals in America. Yoshiyama Young Entrepreneurs receive a $40000 cash prize and technical resources to support their business. Visit www.hitachifoundation.org.

Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 by Ernst and Young LLP

Kate Maloney, CEO of Costume Craze, gives her acceptance speech for winning the 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Kevin Schnieders, EDSI CEO, selected as Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Semifinalist 2010

Ernst & Young – 2010 Highlights from across the country. Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2010 Award. Ernst & Young recognizes pioneering Canadian business leaders