Pembrokeshire Business Network, launched recently at an event which featured the opportunities presented by the Bluestone development is now on line at http://www.pembrokeshire-business.net">www.pembrokeshire-business.net Guests at the launch event were presented with details of the achievements of the PLANED LEADER+ programme, 'Creating a Culture of Entrepreneurship', funded by the European Union and Welsh Assembly Government. "The aim of the project is to help support sustainable rural communities which is clearly underpinned by successful local business," commented Sherri Percy, PLANED's enterprise support officer. "With regard Bluestone, it is clear from their presentation, made by Pamela Joseph, commercial director, that opportunities do exist for local businesses and this network will help those businesses to rise to the challenge." The formation of the network is the most recent development of the LEADER+ project which started some time ago with 'Plugging the Leaks' workshops held around the county. Local people who participated in these events identified opportunities which could help support the local economy and support for local businesses groups is key to supporting local purchasing and collaborative initiatives. Through the Pembrokeshire Business Network, which is a county-wide network, local businesses are encouraged to promote each other, share ideas, access joint funding, communicate and engage in projects and benefit from combined marketing and events. "Businesses in the county should take advantage of this excellent opportunity to 'add value' to what they do by supporting their local business group. I am still enjoying the benefits of networking at our local group's showcase event held almost a year ago, which generated additional business and contacts," commented a member of the Havens Business Group. Visit the website for details of how to get involved, along with how to take advantage of a free advertising opportunity by listing your business on the electronic Business Directory. For further information, call Sherri Percy at PLANED on (01834) 862113.