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IER Awards 2017 open for entries T
he longest running and most prestigious awards in the electrical retail industry are open for entries!
The IER Awards celebrate their 25th year in 2017, so make sure that you are a part of something special by getting your entry in before the end of October. Entries can be made online at
www.ierawards.co.uk, or via the entry form on page 16 of this issue. The IER Awards have been commending
retailers and manufacturers for their innovation, dedication and expertise for a quarter of a century, and it is to the industry’s credit that the drive to improve and succeed is still very much in evidence. If you believe your business is doing something special, be that exceptional staff
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who offer the best in customer service or a stylish showroom that delivers in-store theatre, make sure you get your entry in. The Awards will be held March 30 at the
glamorous five-star Chelsea Harbour Hotel in London; a fitting venue for a celebration of the finest in our industry. I look forward to seeing you there.
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