Geographical focus...

Enterprise International is currently focused on the following geographical areas:

• Central Europe ◄

This area has been at the heart of our international work for over ten years. During this time, Enterprise plc has established a reputation as “hands on” practitioners who achieve sustainable results. In the period leading up to membership of the European Union for many of the countries in the region, we are focusing much of our work in supporting this process of accession. Our track record in Central Europe, our network of Central European Offices and our experience in Structural Funds makes us well positioned to deal with the many challenges faced by accession to the EU.

• The Former Soviet Union ◄

We have worked in the former Soviet Union since the early days following its break up. During this time we have built an in-depth knowledge of the political and economic issues which are essential to an understanding of the region and its people. This has been helped by the fact that our core team includes Russian speakers. We have recently finished working on major projects in Russia and are currently working on complex donor funded projects in Ukraine and Central Asia.

• The Balkans ◄

Enterprise plc has an in-depth understanding of working in post-conflict zones. Its experience of working on economic development projects in Northern Ireland, funded by the Peace and Reconciliation Initiative has equipped the company with an understanding of the issues and problems arising in the different countries in the Balkans. Enterprise plc has been working in Bosnia for a number of years on regional development projects and has recently been awarded a regional development project in Serbia working for the European Agency for Reconstruction. The company has a project office in Belgrade.

• China ◄

Enterprise plc is currently involved in a major EU funded investment promotion project in China, targeting SMEs in specific growth sectors. Study visits to the UK for Chinese officials have been organised to learn about business support to SMEs, best practice in investment promotion and clustering in bio-technology. Study tours have also been organized to numerous destinations in China.

• Caribbean and South Atlantic ◄

Enterprise plc continues to target these regions with recent experience including a private sector development project on Montserrat, a management training evaluation in Aruba and a review of St Helena Development Agency. Prior to this Enterprise plc delivered a small business support programme in Trinidad and Tobago.

• Mediterranean and the Middle East ◄

Having managed EU Mediterranean initiatives covering economic, social and environmental regeneration and, through our involvement in communities stretching geographically from Gibraltar to Egypt, we have progressively developed our expertise and built up our knowledge of this region, and are now looking to expand our activities there.

• Africa ◄

Enterprise plc has worked on projects in Uganda and South Africa and has organised a number of trade delegations to the region. We feel that our community based work, both in the United Kingdom and in developing countries, and the adoption of an inclusive approach to economic development, will be especially useful in Southern Africa and help us to make a significant impact.

In addition to our focus in some geographical areas, we are intent on becoming a global company, able to work anywhere in the world where our services are in demand and when we can make a significant contribution.

Locations...

Our main office is in Leyland, Lancashire, some 45 kilometres north of Manchester. We have a UK office in London, an office in Ostrava, Czech Republic, an office in Bucharest, Romania, one in Budapest, Hungary, an office in Belgrade, Serbia and we have just opened an office in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia.

Budapest Office, Hungary

Enterprise plc’s office is strategically located in the heart of Budapest. The office services the company’s current projects and is a platform for developing business.

Ostrava Office, Czech Republic

In September 1999, Enterprise plc opened an office in Ostrava, Czech Republic. This enables Enterprise plc to have a permanent presence in the Czech Republic and to build on its long track record of delivering international donor funded projects. The office is managed by a Czech national, Vladimir Vavrecka, who is a specialist in SME development, marketing management, regional development and strategic management. Enterprise plc also enjoys a very close and successful relationship the Business Development Institute, Ostrava. The Ostrava office has enabled Enterprise plc to develop its pre-accession strategy and to build on its experience and reputation which it has built up over the past few years. This presence has enable Enterprise plc to be one of the few western consultancies able to successfully win locally funded projects. Enterprise plc is now established as a leading name in tourism development in the Czech Republic. Vladimir is supported by a team of local professionals

Belgrade Office, Serbia

Enterprise plc has recently opened an office in the centre of Belgrade which deals with the company’s activities in the Former Yugoslavia.

Nizhniy Novgorod Office, Russia

As part of Enterprise plc’s expanding activities in Eastern Europe, we have opened an office in the Central Russian City of Nizhniy Novgorod.

Bucharest Office, Romania

In 2002, Enterprise plc opened an office in Bucharest to support its project activities within Romania and to develop new business throughout the country. The office is managed by Viorel Nitu, a Financial Consultant and SME specialist. Viorel has access to a large network of expertise for donor funded projects.