SERVICE and supply firms are being urged to submit their details for free entry in the 2002/2003 Thanet Business Directory, being produced by Thanet Council’s economic development and marketing department.

It is printed every 12-15 months and entry is free to any Thanet company trading in the supply of business to business products and services, locally, regionally and nationally. The directory does not include retail, tourism or leisure companies.

This year, in line with data protection laws, entry will only be on an opt-in basis. Those that appeared in last year's directory will not automatically appear in this one, and must register.

Categories can include agriculture, fishing, manufacturing, construction, motor vehicles, wholesale, catering and conference facilities, transport, financial services, real estate, business activities and adult education and training.

Anyone needing more information is asked to contact Susanna Sims at the council's economic development unit on 01843 609280.