2011 press releases

18th Nov: Lewes's MP presents Google's 'e-town' award

Local MP, Norman Baker, has today presented Lewes's e-town award to the Lewes Chamber of Commerce.

The MP is presenting the award after receiving it on behalf of the town at the House of Commons on the 9th of November. The award was made after Google assessed the strength of growth of online businesses right across the UK. Out of the 700 towns and cities considered for the award, Lewes received an award after coming fourth in the UK, showing the town's success at using the internet to promote business growth locally.

Norman says: "Lewes has always been a forward thinking town and its embracing of the internet and its ability to be a great tool to boost economic growth, the local economy, encourage entrepreneurialism and enable free debate only goes to underline that.

"I was really pleased to be able to collect the award on behalf of the town, and even more pleased to now be able to present it to the Chamber of Commerce which works hard to promote business growth in the town."

David Quinn, President of the Chamber of Commerce added: "I am delighted to receive this award on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and businesses in the town."

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