In times of the unprecedented economic crisis and sluggish growth prospects for the upcoming years, entrepreneurs and small- and medium-sized companies – which account for 99% of European companies and over two-thirds of total employment – have a unique potential to help Europe innovate out of recession and become engines of growth, jobs and future prosperity. The Single Market Entrepreneurs (SME) Centre strives to enhance the visibility, recognise the importance and underline the transformational nature of entrepreneurs and SMEs. It provides a one-of-a-kind, inclusive platform for constructive and solution-oriented dialogue on issues pertaining to entrepreneurs and SMEs around the key themes of technology, digital skills, the single market and access to financing. The SME Centre involves distinguished thought leaders, European policymakers and experienced practitioners in an effort to empower entrepreneurs and inform policy developments. Rather than treating SMEs as a homogenous group, the SME Centre endeavours to recognise and cater to different sub-groups, i.e. freelancers, micro-multinationals, family businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups and more established firms.
News & Events
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SMEs in the Single Market Newsletter
The Single Market Entrepreneurs Centre publishes its latest Newsletter, full of information about recent and upcoming activities, including...
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The 2012 Single Market Entrepreneurs Summit
10/10/2012
The Lisbon Council convened The 2012 Single Market Entrepreneurs Summit. Michel Barnier, European commissioner for internal market and...
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NEW PUBLICATION: SMEs in the Single Market: A Growth Agenda for the...
In the presence of European Commissioner Michel Barnier, the Lisbon Council launched SMEs in the Single Market: A Growth Agenda for the 21st...
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VIDEO: Taylor Reynolds on Economics of the Digital Revolution
The Lisbon Council convened a High-Level Working Lunch on the Economics of the Digital Revolution. Taylor Reynolds, senior economist for...
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Wired for Growth and Innovation > NEW POLICY BRIEF
Ann Mettler, executive director of the Lisbon Council, and Anthony D. Williams, senior fellow for innovation at the Lisbon Council, launch...
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For more information, contact:
Chrysoula Mitta
Manager, Projects and Events
info@singlemarketentrepreneurs.eu
+32 2 647 95 75

