The event is the latest in a series of free business meetings arranged by Hertfordshire is Ready for Winners, the county's official partnership supporting the delivery of the London 2012 Games.

Delegates enjoyed a cooked breakfast, learned of London 2012 contract opportunities, were given advice on business preparedness, met a Paralympic gold medallist and local young talented athletes, found out about Hertfordshire's Olympic venue – the Lee Valley White Water Centre, enjoyed a tour of Paradise Wildlife Park, and networked with other local business people.

Paralympian Danny Crates, the former T46 arm amputee and 2004 Paralympic Champion, combined with other speakers to inspire local businesses to get themselves ready for the London 2012 Games.

Danny said, "These events are still as important as they were two years ago as contracts are still available.  There is also the added opportunity for the Hertfordshire is Ready for Winners Partnership to champion the amount of business success that Hertfordshire has already had from London 2012."

Chairman of the Hertfordshire is Ready for Winners Board, Derrick Ashley, said: "Our county has maintained the accolade of the highest percentage of businesses registered on CompeteFor in the region, we are proud of this and want to keep the level of engagement up.

"With the recent London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay announcing that Hertfordshire has the honour of hosting the torch on two days, now really is the time for Hertfordshire businesses to grab the opportunities that the Olympics is brining to the county."

Registrations are now being taken for the partnership's next "Win Business Gold" business event on Friday January 27 at the Holiday Inn, Elstree, and can be entered here.

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