A word from our President It has always been important for the business community to communicate effectively and regularly with those in politics who help create the economic environment in which commerce exists. In a world where communications technology shrinks distance and time, that need is ever more important. The Enterprise Forum plays a valuable part in ensuring that the business community can get its message to the heart of policy making in the Conservative Party. I am pleased so many companies and trade associations have joined us in what has been a year of steady growth and achievement with the role of the Forum becoming ever more important. Active involvement in the excellent programme of meetings and events as highlighted in this website will ensure you and your organisation can get your message across at all levels in the policy making process. Lord MacLaurin of Knebworth DL