A web site to support Brighton and Hove's most promising businesses has been launched.

The Hub 100 was set up in September, funded by the South East England Development Agency (Seeda) and the Brighton and Hove Regeneration Partnership.

Its initial aim is to identify 100 city companies with most potential for growth, before increasing their turnover by £50 million and attracting £20 million of investment.

The group's new web site, found at www.thehub100.com, is designed to provide member companies, key suppliers and other businesses with a channel to support each other, share experiences and collaborate in business ventures.

Designed by Brighton e-learning company Epic, it features news, events, profiles and talking points for online debates.

It already contains almost 50 articles, many written by Hub 100 companies, offering advice on issues city businesses should tackle to achieve swifter growth.

The project has a lifeline of three years.

Wednesday August 6, 2003