Pictured above: Colin Gray, Managing Director DDC Outsourcing Solutions

From a pool of over 160 East Midlands businesses, Worksop-based outsourcing specialist DDC Outsourcing Solutions has been announced as one of seven finalists for the prestigious High Growth East Midlands Awards 2010, taking place this Thursday (11th).

The awards, created by the East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA) recognise the most successful candidates of its flagship business support programme, HighGrowth East Midlands. Applicants went through an extensive assessment process - scrutinised by an independent panel of judges in areas such as leadership and business commitment, innovation and demonstration of growth.

DDC Outsourcing Solutions specialises in business process outsourcing, including data capture and contact centre services. Amongst other things, EMDA funding has allowed the company to employ a PR consultancy to raise its profile within a range of key industries.

Managing Director Colin Gray said: "We now have a clear direction for the company which has driven our confidence and increased belief that our growth ambitions are extremely achievable.

"Raising our profile and creating awareness of what we offer is one of the cornerstones of growing our business, and with support from EMDA I feel we are now well on our way. There is no growth in being an undiscovered expert. I believe in what we have to offer and telling the world about it will help us grow the business and create new jobs in Worksop along the way."

Colin and his colleagues now face a nail biting few weeks in anticipation of the awards ceremony at the Nottingham Belfry on 11 March. 

HighGrowth East Midlands comprises two programmes: Growth Readiness and High Growth. The programme is designed to increase profits, enhance competitiveness and create the conditions for long-term success.

John O'Reilly, EMDA's Business Support Director, said: "HighGrowth East Midlands represents some of the region's shining stars, and we are pleased to take this opportunity to celebrate their achievements. Designed to help East Midlands businesses achieve their full potential and to create long term wealth and jobs, HighGrowth East Midlands is helping EMDA achieve its strategy of creating a flourishing region."

In addition to High Growth, businesses are fighting it out in two other categories; namely Growth Readiness and Business of the Year.

All companies which took part in the Growth Readiness and High Growth programmes during 2009 were eligible to enter the awards.