Economy Minister awarded alongside top entrepreneurs by Rzeczpospolita

Rzeczpospolita has for the second time awarded the top 20 fastest and most effectively expanding companies contributing to the growth of the economy. The statuette of Dobra Firma 2003 was also granted to Economy Minister Jerzy Hausner. "There is no other way of tackling social problems, poverty and unemployment than the one which starts with encouraging entrepreneur's initiatives," said Hausner. The companies awarded by Rzeczpospolita included the ones which have posted the best results with relation to increase of sales, capital and assets. Avon Cosmetics, Barlinek, Faurecia Fotele Samochodowe, Polfarma, Cersanit and LPP were among the winners. The awards complemented Rzeczpospolita's Thursday publication of a special supplement entitled "Polish Enterprises - Top 1500 Firms". (Rzeczpospolita, p. A1) A.Z.