PEOPLE interested in running a small business are being invited to a showcase in Bransford.

The Small Business Showcase 2003 is being hosted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and is open to everyone.

Peter Carter, chairman for Worcestershire's Economic Development and Regeneration Panel, will formally open the Worcestershire event and be on hand to discuss the panel's work.

Community

The event will show visitors what the local business community has to offer.

The FSB is the country's largest lobby organisation representing the self-employed and owners of small businesses

Founded in 1974, it now has more than 165,000 members across all industries, trades and services.

It is a non-profit political lobby group that exists to promote and protect the interests of all those who own and manage their own businesses.

The event will take place at the Bank House Hotel, Bransford, Worcester on Tuesday, April 8, at 6.30pm.

For further information contact the FSB's local office on 01386 750032.