COMPANIES in Bury are being urged to take advantage of the opportunities created by a bigger European Union.

The European Information Centre (EIC) is spearheading a campaign by linking up with embassies and consuls in Europe to identify sales leads and contacts.

International Project Officer Carol Smith said: "An enlarged European Union will boost European stability, security, trade, jobs and prosperity."

The campaign, jointly funded by Brussels and the North West Development Agency, will run a series of business club events.

The first is in Runcorn on July 9 and the second is in North Manchester on July 10. A senior government minister will speak at each event.

For details contact Carol on 0151 243 9600 or you can email carol.smith@gme.org.uk