On April 6, 2012 took place the awarding ceremony of annual contest “The best entrepreneur of the year in Minsk region”. In his welcoming speech chairman of Minsk region executive committee Boris Batura marked that small and medium business makes essential input in development of economy of Minsk region. Contest “The best entrepreneur of the year in Minsk region” was started 15 years ago and number of participants increases every year. This year applications were given by over than 100 economic entities, 39 became winners and awardees in 16 nominations.