REGIONAL representative Michael Gordon-Smith aims to raise the profile of the Three Counties branch of the Institute of Directors in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.

He said: ''The Three Counties branch is all about getting as close as we can to small and medium sized enterprises and helping them to grow. We offer access to training and courses and business-to-business networking to bring people together.''

Branch chairman is Steve Hughes, a director of Pegasus Retirement Homes, and anyone wishing to learn more about the organisation can telephone Michael Gordon-Smith on 01386-859090 or email mgs@cimma.co.uk