Dartford Borough Council

Councillor Tony Martin, Deputy Leader of Dartford Borough Council said: ""Dartford and Gravesham are lucky to have many successful and innovative businesses within the boroughs providing vital services to the community in terms of employment for residents and the local economy.

"The Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards provides well deserved recognition to those businesses - a boost that is especially important in these difficult economic times. I am proud that Dartford Borough Council is able to sponsor the awards again and continue to support our local business community."

Gravesham Borough Council

Councillor Michael Snelling, Leader of Gravesham Borough Council said: "I am delighted that Gravesham Borough Council is sponsoring the Dartford & Gravesham Businesses Awards in 2011 in that they celebrate the exceptional business talent that we have locally.

"I encourage the many excellent and hard working Gravesham businesses to consider an entry. They have much to gain from the recognition and profile that these awards bring."

Barnes Roffe

Barnes Roffe LLP, Chartered Accountants commenced trading in 1899, and over the past century have grown into a regional business with 18 partners operating from four offices.
Barnes Roffe Dartford was established in 1990 and handles a wide portfolio of clients, all of whom are owner-managed businesses with turnovers between £250,000 up to £30million or more. The firm specialises in giving hands on proactive taxation advice and prides itself with being able to give added value to its clients, with emphasis on client service and the provision of money saving ideas.
Partner, Mario Cientanni, said: "Last year's awards were a great success and Barnes Roffe LLP would like to encourage as many businesses as possible to enter the awards process. Given the feedback from last year, all entrants for the awards gain value out of the process regardless of whether they reach the final stages of the competition. We at Barnes Roffe LLP are keen sponsors and as last year's experience proves, the process in itself will benefit all businesses taking part".

ComputerTel

Philip Haynes, managing director said: "ComputerTel is extremely proud to be sponsoring the Dartford & Gravesham Business Awards 2011 for the third year. We are truly impressed with the consistent professionalism and high standards surrounding these awards.

"Each year entrants have got better, with stronger competition year on year and even during last year's lean business climate, the standards were impressive with customer service delivery being the key factor for success.

"The variety of professional businesses we have in the local area is simply astounding and entering the Dartford & Gravesham Business Awards is a perfect opportunity for companies to showcase themselves and their good business practices. It also offers an opportunity to receive free PR and publicity for your company. Being part of these business awards truly reaps business benefits."

LLoyds TSB Commercial

Matt Kear, Relationship Manager, Lloyds TSB Commercial, Kent & East Sussex and awards chair of judges said: "Lloyds TSB is delighted to be sponsoring the Dartford & Gravesham Business Awards again, which will showcase the efforts and successes of local businesses and their teams.

"Dartford and Gravesham continue to be important centres of commerce in Kent and many local firms are overcoming the challenging economic backdrop to build successful businesses - something we're keen to celebrate.

"Many of these businesses are making a real impact not just in economic terms, but also in the work they are doing with their local communities - these awards celebrate all of these achievements".

John Lewis Bluewater

John Lewis is the largest department store at the Bluewater shopping complex. It boatss over half a million stock lines housed over four floors; including the John Lewis foodhall from Waitrose in the basement. Over 1300 members of staff or 'Partners' as they are known, work at Bluewater. John Lewis is a co-ownership and everyone has a say in the running of the business which in turn creates a sense of pride making the business a great place to work as well as a great place to shop. There is a strong feeling of social responsibility within the company and the Partners work closely with many local community groups, charities and businesses.

John Lewis Bluewater is once again proud to sponsor the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards. We work very hard within the local community with businesses and charities, and the awards are a fantastic way of rewarding those businesses that have shown great enterprise and excellence.

University of Greenwich

"Business in Dartford and Gravesham represents an important element of the Kent economy. Given the footprint of the University of Greenwich straddles Dartford and Gravesham, the university is delighted to join the sponsors of these awards for the first time.

"Through such sponsorship the university hopes this will accelerate its programme of collaboration with businesses in North Kent. The broad range of expertise and facilities within the university's campuses across the region represent a valuable resource for business. The university wishes all entrants to this year's awards the very best of luck!'' Alan R Reed, Director of Regional Development, University of Greenwich

Thompson, Snell & Passmore

‘Thomson Snell & Passmore is delighted to be involved in the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards. The competition is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the diverse range of business success in the area and we look forward with anticipation to engaging with this year's participants.' Corporate and Commercial Partner Joanne Gallagher