Chairman of Young Enterprise Grampian, Neil Munro has a message for

delegates who are arriving in the North-east of Scotland for the event.

''On behalf of Young Enterprise Grampian it is with great pleasure

that I welcome you to Aberdeen, venue of the sixth annual Young

Enterprise Europe Fair and Convention.

''The Young Enterprise movement is all about people, it is also a

glimpse of the future. For you, the young entrepreneurs and achievers of

today, will be the business people of tomorrow.

''For this unique convention, delegates have come together from all

corners of Europe to share their wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm, and

business innovation.

''In organising this convention our vision at Young Enterprise

Grampian has been to make a positive contribution to the development of

the Young Enterprise movement. We have created an international,

multi-cultural event on a greater scale than ever before, allowing more

achievers to take part and share in the highlight of the young

enterprise year.

''A programme of events has been designed which presents delegates

with an array of opportunities. Participation in the convention and

workshop sessions has been complemented with a range of social and

leisure activities. Your chance to see the best of Grampian Region from

its role as Oil Capital of Europe through to the heartland of malt

whisky production.

''Finally, on behalf of the organising committee, I would like to

extend our sincere thanks to the many sponsors who have supported this

unique event.

''Each of our sponsors has a strong commitment to supporting the

innovation and achievements of young entrepreneurs. We are grateful for

the financial backing and support they have given to this year's Young

Enterprise Europe trade Fair and Convention.''