THE International Finance and Enterprise Week (IFEW) is being held between October 30 and November 2 in Manchester's new International Convention Centre.

Ambitious companies in the North-west are being invited to establish links with key global players in the investment and enterprise world.

Marcie Incarico, managing director of IFEW Manchester, said: "IFEW is the most significant and creative business festival to hit the North-west this year.

"The exhibition promises to be one of the most outstanding features of IFEW, connecting young and developing businesses with leading venture capitalists, financial institutions and global markets."

Anybody interested in exhibiting at IFEW is asked to contact project manager Carol Laing on 0870 607 0803. The IFEW website is www.ifew2001.com