THE Daily Post today unveils the shortlist for its annual Regional Business Awards. In total, 75 entries were received for the seven categories that have shortlists. The winners of each category will be revealed at an awards evening at St George's Hall in June. The shortlist is: EXPORTER OF THE YEAR AWARD Eli Lilly. The firm's Speke factory has been shortlisted because it sells products to Eli Lilly's worldwide network of pharmaceutical factories. An example of the type of employer that is key to the future of the region's economy, the Speke factory makes the company's entire global supply of biosynthetic human growth hormone. Powder Systems. Export orders account for 85% of the company's output. From its Speke premises, it makes and sell laboratory equipment to all corners of the earth. Ford Getrag. Situated next door to Jaguar's assembly plant, this bullwark of the Merseyside automotive industry is often overlooked, yet 95% of the transmissions it makes are exported. THE MERSEY PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD Grosvenor. The property developer has been nominated for its huge programme started late last year, eventually pouring £850m into Liverpool city centre. Once finished, the 1.5m sq ft of new retail space is expected to add £500m a year to local gross domestic product and create thousands of new jobs. Arvato Services. Has invested 170 euros to build a new print plant at Speke. The judges were impressed by the huge scale of this commitment and the fact that it will create 400 new jobs. It is the second significant investment in the region by Germany's Bertelsmann group. Computer Science Corp. Another example of a blue chip company coming to Merseyside. A leader in its field, CSC is a prime example of how inward investment can contribute to the growth of the local economy. EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD Coulter Hurst & Co: Seen by the judges as an example of a small firm that has taken the time to invest in its staff training while coping with rapid growth. It has shown creativity and innovation across a range of areas. Total Glass: This firm has maintained focus on training despite being in a highly competitive market. It is demonstrating commendable social purpose by recruiting people straight from government employment schemes. Eli Lilly: A major international operator this firm demonstrates a comprehensive approach to career development. THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL-SPONSORED CORPORATE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD Jaguar: This company has a wide ranging commitment to corporate and social responsibility in its broadest sense underpinned by its local activities. AVI: This company puts CSR at the heart of its operations in a creative and innovative way. Medicash: Last year's winner demonstrating a sustained commitment to CSR by both the company and its staff. | 
