COMPANIES throughout the borough could be a winner at Bolton's Reebok Stadium later this year.

Entries are now being sought for the inaugural North Manchester Business Awards 2004, which will climax with the awards "black tie" gala dinner at the Reebok Stadium on Wednesday, June 9.

Bolton Business Ventures is organising the massive event which offers cash prizes and trophies totalling £37,000. With ten different categories, the awards celebrate the success of enterprise in all its forms, from new start-ups that have been trading for a minimum of 12 months, to larger multi-national companies.

Entry packs are available from Bolton Business Ventures on 01204 391400 or at www.bbvonline.net. The deadline for entries is April 16.