Penza, 22 May 2012. PenzaNews. Over 700 applications were received for participation in the conference devoted to All-Russia competition for businessmen “Business Success – 2012” the results of which will be announced in Penza.

“Besides, 113 projects were submitted to the competition in various nominations that confirms activity of Penza business community,” reported CEO of Opora-Credit media holding Konstantin Yefimov.

He went on to say that the conference “Business Success – 2012” — which is the main event for small business where the results of the same name competition for businessmen will be announced — will be held in Penza on Thursday, May 24.

“Information and consulting zone will work for businessmen where everybody can get necessary information from banks, insurance companies and infrastructure organizations,” said the spokesman.

According to Konstantin Yefimov, one of the purposes of Business Success project is to develop horizontal communications between municipalities, such as experience exchange and transmission of successful practices of business development.

“That is why master class “Small Business and Municipal Authority” will take place within the conference for heads of settlements. Participants will discuss target program of business development and support and successful experience of municipalities in small business development,” reported Konstantin Yefimov.

He admitted that there will be a number of master classes for young businessmen, for example meeting with the founder of SmartStart company Alexander Svinin and well-known business trainer, CEO of Salecraft company Radmilo Lukich.

“Solemn rewarding of “Business Success – 2012”winners will take place in the evening with participation of governor Vasily Bochkarev and jazz band “Jazz Cruise,” said the director of Opora-Credit media holding.

He added that the winners of each nomination will get “Gold Jack”, monetary awards, bank cards, certificates of participation in exhibitions and purchase of office equipment, digital gadgets, such as iPad, laptops, communicators and also business literature, gift cards from the largest network of men’s wear stores and Forbes magazines.

As it was reported earlier, the competition is held on the following nominations: “Best Startup,” “Best Innovative Project,” “Best IT Project,” “Best Project in Industry,” “Best Project in Trades/Services,” “Socially Responsible Businessman,” “Best Project in Agriculture” and “International Student’s Business Award in Russia – GSEARU.”