Two businessmen from Chichester are competing for the title Entrepreneur of the Year.

Stephen Haines, of card manufacturer Carte Blanche Greetings and Brian Peters, of marine leisure group BA Peters, have been short-listed for the regional finals of this year's Entrepreneur of the Year Awards founded by Ernst & Young.

Now in their sixth year the awards celebrate the achievements of entrepreneurs who have developed innovative and successful businesses.

The regional winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in July.

Wednesday May 19, 2004