inaugural banquet with corporate partners, The Bank of Bermuda Ltd. and the Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd.

In celebration of BSBDC's 16th anniversary, the banquet will be entitled "A Tribute to Bermuda's Small Businesses.'' Development officer, William Spriggs, said that the event was conceived to recognise the "vibrant entrepreneurial spirit'' in Bermuda. "Bermuda's entrepreneur is a source of life-blood for our economy, providing products, services and most importantly jobs,'' he said.

"A Tribute to Bermuda's Small Businesses will truly be a gala evening full of education, inspiration and fun. In addition to small business award presentations, guests will view a special video collage of some of Bermuda's dynamic small businesses while enjoying a full course dinner.'' The event will take place at Pier 6 on March 22 at 7 p.m.